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somcrickmuseum SomersetCricketMuseum @somcrickmuseum ·
16 Jun

Once again the @somcrickmuseum is supporting the Sporting Heritage @sportinghistory #sportandfashion month.

This year we have set up two slide sets showing the evolution in design of cricket boots, pads and gloves from those items held in the Museum.

https://somersetcricketmuseum.co.uk/somerset-cricket-museum-cricket-equipment-exhibition/

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sportinghistory Sporting Heritage @sportinghistory ·
15 Jun

Can anyone help out the @NUFCcollection re wartime #football?

NUFC Collection @NUFCcollection

@sportinghistory would anybody happen to know of a resource covering war-time football and those players who made guest appearances (specifically for Newcastle United)? Thanks

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sportinghistory Sporting Heritage @sportinghistory ·
11 Jun

For #SportAndFashion month we'd love to see your suggestions for favourite ever player and kit pairings, be it for club or country.

#footballhistory #footballshirts #football #footballkits @footyheritage @museumofjerseys @classicshirts @thefootballsc

Liverpool FC @LFC

The legendary John Barnes signed for the Reds on this day in 1987 🗓️✨

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worldgolfmuseum The R&A World Golf Museum @worldgolfmuseum ·
3 Jun

📖 Free online Q&A with Stephen Proctor, golf historian and writer

Join us for an online Q&A between author Stephen Proctor and Learning & Access Curator, Hannah Fleming.

Winner of the USGA Herbert Warren Wind Book Award, Stephen will discuss his book, 'Matchless: Joyce

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