Born in Sunderland in 1882, Bob Jefferson was first signed by Bradford City in 1904 after being spotted while playing as an amateur in his home town. A reliable outside right, he moved to Leeds City in 1906 but made […]
Swindon Town FC Tobacco Tin 1895/96
This tobacco tin featuring Swindon Town FC was issued by HW Thomas of the Eagle Tavern in 1895/96. There is still an Eagle Tavern in nearby Faringdon, but we are unable to confirm if this is the same pub which […]
Tottenham vs Swindon GWR Poster 1903
A fantastic early 1900s Great Western Railway poster advertising return trips to Swindon, ahead of the visit by Tottenham Hotspur. This game never appears to have taken place, as Spurs are recorded as playing an FA Cup 3rd round tie […]
Swindon Town FC Fixture Cards 1912/13
Here we have a pair of complimentary Swindon Town FC fixture cards, issued by the Bell & Shoulder Hotel and a local tailor. That year Swindon finished as the runner up in the Southern Football League. Tweet
Swindon Town 1969 League Cup Final Programme
One of the most famous cup final upsets in football history, in 1969 3rd Division Swindon Town made Arsenal look like the lower league side as they thrashed them 3 – 1 at Wembley. This pack includes an official programme […]