The community has always been at the heart of the Fans Museum, whether that is viewing the collection or events at the museum or our many community outreach events. Our outreach covers care schemes, schools, hospitals, shopping centres and much more. See our timeline below for the history of our community and outreach work
As you can see, Russell is greeting the 1973 cup winning legend Bobby Kerr and going home with a signed 1973 F.A cup final Cap as all who purchase teams on our cards have a chance to win a brilliant prize. This supports our community work and gives something back…
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Being part of the community we aim to offer something unique and for Grahame Ramshaw it had to be a birthday visit from the 1973 Legend Bobby Kerr ⚽ Of course, a big thank you to Gary for the support as it enables us to make even more memories like…
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After scoring 130 goals, 16 of which were penalties, and becoming the only Englishman to win the European Golden Shoe, having scored 30 times in the 1999-2000 Premier League, fans museum ambassador Kevin Phillips has been appointed Manager of South Shields F.C and we fully support the journey Of course,…
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Whatever happens, the fans museum is part of the community and for Stewart Barraclough’s 50th birthday it had to be a lovely surprise from the 1973 legend Bobby Kerr. As always, memories were made and Stewart’s day became even brighter We are thankful for the continued support however as it…
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And here’s a flashback of some fans museum visitors from the SAFC v Doncaster Rovers match so see if you can find yourself here. We even had Bobby Kerr making memories as usual. Of course, thank you for the continued support allowing us to do what we do.
This week was made so much better thanks to your support. We Vanessa from Cardiff who enjoyed our 1973 memorabilia, three young ladies from Kuwait and Indonesia who tried on our Sunderland shirts, visitors from Bristol like the pair with Bobby Kerr and some young SAFC fans wearing Defoe’s shirts…
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Another week and plenty of amazing visitors at the museum. We had a lovely group who couldn’t decide which one of Defoe’s shirts to wear first, a Father and Son – from Ellesmere Port – who enjoyed Defoe’s shirts from our personal collection and Young Felix from Sweden who couldn’t…
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How amazing to have the next generation of fans attending. Not only did we have Kieron Brady but his young son – Evan – making memories together just showing the power of the fans museum ability.
Can we announce the 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 of our Signed A3 Print team card. Not only did 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 win, standing next to the legend 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, but how amazing that he 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 the 6 signed prints back to help the museum raise more funds so we can keep doing what we…
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We have to give a huge thank you to Ter Marsh for getting these photos personally signed for the Fans Museum. Such support is always appreciated and only helps us with what we do.
Well, another week has drawn to a close and we had some great visitors along with it. Starting with young George and his dad Nigel who traveled from Edinburgh to donate some programs and Charles Buchan magazines, Ray Smith who donated an SAFC flag brilliantly displayed by Bobby Kerr, Ian…
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Last home game we had so many familiar and new faces at the Fans Museum with Nick Pickering and Bobby Kerr more than pleased to rekindle match #memories with fans. We also had two fantastic young lads who couldn’t wait to try on our match worn shirts with the likes…
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For our Fans Museum flashback this week we had Long standing supporters George and Niall wearing Ian Porterfield’s Jacket, Steve and Ann remembering 1973, The lovely group of Mary, ken, George and Elaine enjoying their time around the museum, Janet & Ian from Croydon holding the 1973 FA cup and…
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This week was all about making memories with the community and Steve was no different. He held iconic shirts from Defoe, Bent and Borini. Not to mention some great memories with the team too. It was a pleasure to meet Steve and we hope we’ll see plenty more of him…
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Well we’ve had our first stag group at the Museum, so another great party at an amazing venue. Thank you Aodhan Brownlee for choosing us to be part of your amazing weekend, and we hope the stag, Michael Taylor survived Credit goes to Beamish Museum for the images of the…
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Here we have young Leo loving his time trying on various football legend’s shirts. Always great to see memories made thanks to the power of the Fans Museum and we’d love to make more later this week.
Thank you to the EE volunteer gents who recently gave our outside seating a much needed makeover. We’d also like to show the highlights of the EE Doxford park women who helped to paint the museum a few years ago. A huge thank you to our ambassador Jackie, who kept…
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Well, memories were certainly made after baby Florence’s christening. Angela New & Jonathan Wake, Young Florence’s Parents, enjoyed their time and we truly appreciate them allowing us to be apart of their special day. From raising the 1973 FA cup to interacting with many displays, there was something for everyone.…
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Many memories made with our match memorabilia and the legends Nick Pickering, Bobby Kerr and Trevor Swinburne. Certainly a unique experience which can’t be found anywhere else in the world so stay tuned for tomorrow as we will be open to make more memories.
The legends Nick Pickering, Trevor Swinburne and Bobby Kerr have already begun making memories and our 1973 FA cup has made plentiful smiles all around the museum. Not only that but Shrewsbury town fans have been welcomed in to enjoy the pre match atmosphere. Lasting memories being created every week…
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We met some fantastic fans at the museum starting with a brilliant group from Sweden who travel around the UK for their love of Football. Their first time here, they enjoyed the match worn shirt of Larson and raised their spirits with the 1973 trophy. Furthermore, there was Ian and…
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We have even more smiles at the fans museum with Nick Pickering rekindling memories of his FA cup winning days with visitors. Bobby Kerr and Nick have made Josh’s day too by signing his vintage football programmes so don’t forget to visit the museum for a truly unique experience with…
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So many fans at the museum with our memorabilia making memories and our shirts held high. Additionally, young George, who happens to be a massive football fan, was over moon to not only be able to wear a signed match worn shirt but none other than his favorite player; Borini.…
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We had a lovely time with Katie Corrigan and Julie Linn from Groundwork NE & Cumbria and ShARP Shiney Row. The Shiney Marras; Alan white, Martin Yalden, Kenneth Johnson, Alfred Dobinson and David Hall received a fantastic tour around the museum interacting with our match memorabilia, including the Roker park…
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As you can see, our venue was complete with live music, multiple bars, beautiful grounds and great match memorabilia for the tour. We truly are unique in the world and were able to attract so many concert goers who have traveled the globe to see Ed Sheeran here at Sunderland,…
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Day two of the Edsheeran Concert with live music, multiple bars and beautiful grounds including a visit from Lynden Gooch no less. The sun was high and we had so many visitors enjoy their time, just showing how unique of a venue we are.
As Learning Disability week is fast approaching NHS Sunderland CCG organised a city-wide event for adults with a diagnosed learning disability in which we thank them for the invite, allowing us to do what we do best. The event specifically focused on “Living Life with a Learning Disability” such as:…
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Happy Heavenly Birthday to one of our family You are sorely missed by family and friends Angela, and your flower display is ringing brightness just like you always did.
Well folks, recently we were approached by Jonny Langley and ever so moved by the story he shared. In honour of Gary Goodings, the fans museum was chosen to host his 1st memorial walk, a special annual event we see growing and growing. Originally from Hendon, born 1958, Gary lived…
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Recently we opened our doors for a wonderful birthday party – Dale’s 50th – which we are thankful to have been a part of . A fantastic time was had by all, even more so with such a unique venue: our 1973 trophy making the rounds which sure brought plenty…
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