See the history of the Fans Museum from where it all started and the journey we have been on to get to where we are today

2019
Paul Woolston Visits Fans Museum
Paul Woolston Visits Fans Museum

Well it’s not every day a professional player comes and thanks you for helping him get back to what he loves, playing footy. Everyone meet Paul Woolston. At a young age Paul found himself being released by Sunderland and me being me, pointed him to GatesheadFC to get him back…
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Kieron Brady Visits Fans Museum
Kieron Brady Visits Fans Museum

Lovely surprise visit from one of the most skilful players I’ve seen don the red & white shirt of Sunderland AFC Great meeting your family members who travelled down from Glasgow for the weekend. Lovely to meet you, Paul, Kieron, and always great seeing young Evan, Kieron’s son. Kieron will…
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Night at the Museum with Kevin Phillips
Night at the Museum with Kevin Phillips

A Night at the Museum with Sunderland legend Kevin Phillips A very informal night where you will not only get to meet ‘Super Kev’ but you will hear much more than regular talk-ins Friday 15th March 2019 Doors open at 5pm / Talk-in starts at 7pm Tickets £20 each (includes hot food) Limited tickets available…
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A Night In The Museum
A Night In The Museum

‪A great day here at the Fans Museum; Two legends in our unique building. Why not pop along to celebrate a SAFC victory, with a Maxim Brew, in the company of Bobby Kerr and Super Kevin Phillips?    

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Julie Elliott MP Visits Fans Museum
Julie Elliott MP Visits Fans Museum

Happy Friday folks. Lovely visit from MP Julie Elliott discussing our vision and how It has the community at heart. Obviously we had to bring in some of our cup final items and one worn by Gillian who just loved the opportunity to wind her brother up too Have a…
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Fans Museum at North East Festival of Transport
Fans Museum at North East Festival of Transport

Stars in their cars Really excited to announce we will be taking a display and also a number of ex players who will tell you about their first car, so if you are free pop it in your diary. Any former players who want to know more get in touch…
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Fans Museum Visits St Aiden’s Academy
Fans Museum Visits St Aiden’s Academy

Well, what a great day we had with the students from St Aiden’s Academy. Some fantastic work was produced and some fantastic images to follow what the boys had done. Speaking to Mr Morris, Head of History, who then added the following, which sums up the passion teachers have in…
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Jen & Jason’s Engagement at Fans Museum
Jen & Jason’s Engagement at Fans Museum

‪Well another great event last night, Jen & Jason’s engagement certainly had many of the music shakers in attendance, but what a great couple and we wish them all the very best for the future ?❤️‬

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Dementia Care Charity Race Night at Fans Museum
Race Night

North East Dementia Care first fundraising event at Fans Museum 12th April 2019  – 6pm till late Horse Racing Pie and Peas Raffle Special Guests £10 a ticket

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Thomas Hauser visits Fans Museum
Thomas Hauser visits Fans Museum

Well what a great day we had yesterday, and we can’t wait for Saturday’s game to finish the season off.  Meeting the guys from the Danish supporters group and former player Thomas Hauser, who was great signing many pieces of memorabilia, for those who came to see him. There was…
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SAFC Player Of The Year Awards
SAFC Player Of The Year Awards

What a fantastic night the Fans Museum team had at the BlcSafc SunderlandAFC player of the year awards. Congratulations to all four winners: Aiden McGeady, LukeONien, KeysSafc94 and Mollielambert98.  

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RIP Ernie Jones
RIP Ernie Jones

I’m sure everyone knows about the passing of Ernie Jones. The marvelous man that sadly passed away on Wednesday. So can we please ask for some support for Ernie’s family and in memory of Ernie who fought for King & Country from 1939 to 1945. We would love a minutes…
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Fans Museum Delivers To St Cuthbert’s Hospice
Fans Museum at st cuthberts

Well, we handed over our cheque of £462 to St Cuthbert’s Hospice, from our time at Prince Bishops Shopping Centre. And we’ve certainly created more awareness towards all aspects of terminal illnesses by doing this display. Very proud that we as a team are passionate enough to do what we…
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Hire the Fans Museum
Hire the Fans Museum

Do you want a unique venue for your event or special occasion?  The Fans Museum is available to hire with several rooms of various sizes and can also offer: Onsite Parking Licensed Bar HD TV’s in all rooms   Click the image below to take a virtual tour of the…
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Frank Nicholson Visits Fans Museum
Frank Nicholson Visits Fans Museum

Well what can we say, but welcome on board Mr Frank Nicholson. Mr Vaux himself meeting some of the team, but loving the passion the Fans Museum holds for our region. More to be announced soon, so keep watching please. Michael & The Team ❤️?

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Spice Girls at the Fans Museum
Spice Girls at the Fans Museum

Now where in the world can you see the biggest Spice Girl collection? Oh yeah, that’s right, the Fans Museum! Doors open Tuesday 4th till Tuesday 12th, 10am till 10pm.Displaying such brilliant memorabilia is a opportunity for fans all over the world to get up close and personnel with music…
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Fans Museum at Trams, Transport & Emergency Vehicle Day
Fans Museum at Trams, Transport & Emergency Vehicle Day

Doing more and more to support organisations get that bit extra footfall. Stars in their cars,,,,,, we will be bringing a few former players to this event along with our roadshow display, and some of the stories the former players have about cars is something that’ll stick in your mind,…
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Fans Museum Visits South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Fans Museum Visits South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

All about the game Lovely to be part of the event and on going exhibition, and who would have thought it eh, Football in a Musuem ?❤️⚽️ Keep watching so we can let you know when we will be bringing a number of other items along to support this beautiful…
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The Second Annual History Postgraduate Symposium
The Second Annual History Postgraduate Symposium

The Fans Museum will be closed to the public today as it hosts the Second Annual History Postgraduate Symposium.  We will be welcoming 40 attendees from the University of Sunderland as well as around the UK We will be open as normal tomorrow from 10am – 2pm You can see…
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Spectacular Drag Storytime at Fans Museum
Spectacular Drag Storytime at Fans Museum

A great day was had with Spectacular Drag Storytime at the Fans Museum, a family storytelling adventure with Curious Arts’ Storytime.  The performances are perfect for families with children aged 3 – 7 years and were followed by a Curious Creative Craft session

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Nyron Talk In
Nyron Talk In

They tried to get the ball past Nyron and he said “no, no, no”. Get your tickets for an exclusive night at the Fans Museum with SAFC cult hero Nyron Nosworthy. Tickets are just £15 and includes food. Not only will you get to meet Nugsy but also Kieron Brady…
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Roseberry Park Presentation Night at Fans Museum
Roseberry Park Presentation Night at Fans Museum

Roseberry Park Presentation night at Fans Museum. Lovely visit from Bobby Kerr who captained Sunderland to victory in the 1973 FA Cup Final !! Really lovely touch for Bobby to present the trophies and to spend the night with our Roseberry Park friends and family. Great place for any function…
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Volunteers Wanted
Volunteers Wanted

The Fans Museum needs volunteers to help with the day to day running of the museum as well as events, parties and match days. We don’t receive funding so we rely on our fantastic volunteers to help keep our museum open. Everyone is welcome no matter your age, gender or…
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Fans Museum Visiting St Cuthberts Hospice
Fans Museum Visiting St Cuthberts Hospice

Another day doing outreach support and what a great day it was at St Cuthberts Hospice. Creating memories is our goal, amongst building self esteem, and providing purpose to those who may have lost belief.

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RIP Fred Taylor
RIP Fred Taylor

A day to reflect the passing of a dear friend of our football family, RIP Fred Taylor, and many paid respects. ⚽️❤️ It was a great day, so many new faces and lots more families visiting us, and thank you for the support. The more we are supported the more…
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Velocity FC
Velocity FC

This just shows how we are a diverse venue for everyone ??⚽️❤️ Good luck on your bike ride everyone at velocityFC. Look forward to seeing you all back very soon ⚽️❤️?  

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A Night with Carlos Edwards
A Night with Carlos Edwards

A night with Carlos Edwards.  Find out what it was like to hit that screamer against Burnley and what it was like working under Roy Keane. Limited to 60 tickets only,  all who attend will be given priority notice on the next event Tickets £15 including food

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Sunderland Strollers at the Fans Museum
Sunderland Strollers at the Fans Museum

Well a great night to say the least, thank you so much Sunderland Strollers, here’s to the next one. ?? Also, we wonder who we have in today as former players? If you know, you know. ???❤️⚽️

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Chance Visits Fans Museum
Chance Visits Fans Museum

What a lovely visit from an old youth worker who would certainly made my days at the youth club memorable ? Thank you Julie Maven and all the kids who attended from Chance today, we are certainly looking forward to your next visit. It certainly proves we can cater for…
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Sunderland People First visit the Fans Museum
Sunderland People First visit the Fans Museum

Proud moment for us all at the Fans Museum, being given the trust from a wonderful team at Sunderland CCG NHS, to work with two established organisations who support remits of adults with Learning Disabilities, and Autism. (more…)

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