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- The captivating story of football told as never before, through 100 amazing objects collected from its rich history What do a Paul Gascoigne puppet, the 1895 British Ladies' kit, John Motson's coat, an inflatable unicorn or the 1966 World Cup Final ball tell us about the beautiful game?Carefully selected from the unique archive of Manchester's National Football Museum, these and many other artefacts give an amazing account of football itself, but also of the clubs, players and fans at all levels.
- About the Author: The National Football Museum is England's national museum of football.
- 320 Pages
- Sports + Recreation, Football
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The captivating story of football told as never before, through 100 amazing objects collected from its rich history
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The captivating story of football told as never before, through 100 amazing objects collected from its rich history
What do a Paul Gascoigne puppet, the 1895 British Ladies' kit, John Motson's coat, an inflatable unicorn or the 1966 World Cup Final ball tell us about the beautiful game?
Carefully selected from the unique archive of Manchester's National Football Museum, these and many other artefacts give an amazing account of football itself, but also of the clubs, players and fans at all levels. They take us inside moments of high drama, crushing heartbreak and euphoric success, and together reflect a diverse, inclusive and surprising vision of the world's favourite sport.
Perfect for fans of all ages, this compendium of cup glories and bittersweet away-days will appeal to anyone with a love of the game.
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About the Author
The National Football Museum is England's national museum of football. It is based in the Urbis building in Manchester city centre, and preserves, conserves and displays important collections of football memorabilia. There are currently over 40,000 items in the Football Heritage collection, which continues to grow, and around 2,500 objects are on display at any one time.