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
The Fans Museum pays its respects to John Hays. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/sunderland-afc-anthem-played-john-19344969
Another year passes, and not a day you are not in our thoughts Keith Charlton, but today we add your Mams ashes with yours in the place you called home. Thoughts and prayers with Dad, Gordon and Sister Karen and all family and friends ??❤️ Your old shirt as been…
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We come together to respect those we call friends ??❤️ Rest in peace, Dean Matthews our prayers are with all of your loved ones ??❤️⚽️ https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/sunderland-pays-tribute-exceptional-photographer-dean-matthews-3034471
The Fans Museum Shop is now open so grab some unique items you won’t find anywhere else You can access the shop here https://shop.fansmuseum.org
Well we just couldn’t let the birthday boy Andy Parkin not let everyone see his tiara cake and just how well it suits him, he would have been in our panto, but Covid put pay to that too ? Happy Birthday Andy, we can’t wait till you are actually 50…
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Over 500 litres of profit down the drain, our only source of income is via match days, private events, 61 events have been lost, our first year of trading, and being self sufficient, and not relying on funding like so many do, only makes us stronger #ktf see you July…
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Well our friend it’s your second anniversary away from us and today would have been your birthday. A huge miss to us all. Take care of your mam and forever look upon on your family and friends. Keith Charlton, a man who breathed Sunderland AFC ??❤️
We have been unable to open to the public for a while now but you can still take a virtual visit around the Fans Museum with our Virtual Tour. Our ambassadors Kevin Phillips and Bobby Kerr talk about their memories from some of our items on display. You can explore…
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Huge Birthday shout out to one of the team! Keith Havelock, who was with me on our first display, all those years ago. Have a great day. Not sure how old you are now, as I keep telling everyone the wrong date anyway ???⚽️❤️
Well, time to share what we did during lockdown last year and a few huge things to announce as soon as we can. We have been delivering school meals for Fullwell Junior’s, meeting the families, giving them little activity packs to brighten up their days, engaging daily with elderly isolated…
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The Sunderland AFC (North America Supporters Association) NASA, will hold its AGM virtually at the Fans Museum on 17th April 2021. It will feature special guest, Sunderland 1973 FA Cup winning, captain Bobby Kerr. It’s sure set to be a great night!
Fans Museum member Angela sadly passed away after a short stay in hospital, she will be sadly missed. Completely numb and still can't believe we've lost one of my family members, Angela passed away yesterday after only a few days in hospital. All of our condolences go out to her…
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Haway the lads! Here’s the man who lifted the cup in 73 giving his support outside Papa John’s Pizza. Not only that but we met a great guy; Jay Smith, a Tranmere Rovers fan, who now lives here. Looking forward to seeing you in the Fans Museum Jay! https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/its-something-thousands-have-dreamt-of-sunderland-legend-and-diehards-react-to-black-cats-wembley-win-3165600
Happy Monday everyone. More restrictions being lifted but, how great is it that the football youth are able to get back to what they love most? There’s some budding young stars amongst these and I’m sure the former Sunderland AFC players who were there can vouch for that too. ??⚽️❤️
A day out surprising those who have purchased items. This is the power of the fans museum drive to keep memories alive. ??⚽️❤️
24 years ago King Charlie Hurley dug up the centre circle of Roker Park. This was to be transferred to the new Stadium of Light. Additionally, many items from Roker Park were auctioned to the fans and now have a home in our museum. This includes the boardroom table, seats,…
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Very proud to get a call last week from The Athletic editor, George Caulkin, to be part of a 26 player feature for the England squad’s roots story. We know the power of what we hold in an amazing, diverse and dynamic collection and what we can make happen at…
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Take a Virtual Tour of some of our England memorabilia at the Fans Museum, click the link below to explore: https://tours.fansmuseum.org/view/fans-museum/fans-museum-england
Every year, since 2010, the friends and family of Kevin Outhwaite from Tunstall have held a very special golf day in his memory to raise funds for the Bobby Robson Foundation and the Fans Museum brought along a couple of SAFC legends in Bobby Kerr and Kevin Phillips to support…
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The Fans Museum is proud to finally reopen its doors to the public on Friday 6th August! Please come and support us, we will be open from 10am on Friday until 3pm as covered by the sunderland echo. We will then open again on Saturday 7th of August for Sunderland’s…
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Another event that went spectacularly well as you can see. A live band, wood fire pizza and plenty of match worn memorabilia so, if you would like a venue with a difference then contact us via info@fansmuseum.org as you won’t be disappointed.
Another successful party, this time for Cindy Greenhow, with Live Music, fantastic food and past football memorabilia all in one historic location showing that we are more than just a museum. So, if you want a venue with a difference, get in touch via info@fansmuseum.org as you won’t be disappointed. …
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Exciting times for the Fans Museum as we finally reopen, celebrate a 35 year lease and announce a new board of directors. You can find more on this announcement from sunderland echo.
We are preparing to open our Memorial Garden and what better a way than to pay respect to Dean Matthews, dedicated local photographer, and Richie Jordan, a loved local footballer. This garden is a space to reflect on those lost and the positivity they brought. The founder of the fans…
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Wow what an amazing day! Sunderland v AFC Wimbledon , August 21st. Here’s a little refresher on what happened at the museum.
What an amazing day we had yesterday, seeing fans from all around the UK ascend on the only museum of it’s kind in the world. The day was certainly enhanced many visitors expectations when they met the FA Cup Winning Captain Bobby Kerr and the only Englishman to ever win…
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We are truly saddened to hear the devastating news of a good friend of ours Lance John Hardy has passed away.Our deepest condolences go to his family and friends, an amazing man who we will sadly miss. Lance was always a strong supporter of the Fans Museum and when we…
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A momentous occasion for two of our Team – their diamond anniversary – which meant we had to do something special. Bobby Kerr made additional memories along with the whole team who loved celebrating two vital parts of the museum. So if you are in need of a unique venue…
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A wonderful day was had by so many at the museum with the FA cup making smiles all around, new stones being added to the memory garden thanks to Sue and new visitors enjoying the post match atmosphere.. As you can see, there’s truly no other place like the fans museum…
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Here we have the legend Bobby Kerr surprising folks with a personal delivery. These acts make memories to last a lifetime and it’s what makes us Unique