Sporting Heritage CIC
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Working to keep your sporting stories alive.Visit our website for support and info, add your collection & join our networks. www.sportingheritage.org.uk
National Sporting Heritage Day, 30th Sept #NSHD2025
National Sporting Heritage Day, 30th Sept #NSHD2025
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December 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Interested in developing research projects or looking for inspiration? Join us with the @BritSportHisSoc on 5 Feb 2025 at @Heritage_Quay, Huddersfield. A day of panels, networking & exploring partnerships across sports history + sporting heritage.
Free booking: tinyurl.com/44vm2tsw
Free booking: tinyurl.com/44vm2tsw
December 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Interested in developing research projects or looking for inspiration? Join us with the @BritSportHisSoc on 5 Feb 2025 at @Heritage_Quay, Huddersfield. A day of panels, networking & exploring partnerships across sports history + sporting heritage.
Free booking: tinyurl.com/44vm2tsw
Free booking: tinyurl.com/44vm2tsw
How did Boxing Day sport become such a big British tradition? The roots go all the way back to 1860, when Sheffield FC and Hallam FC played what’s considered the first inter-club football match on Boxing Day, a 2–0 win for Sheffield. It set the tone for what would become a festive season fixture.
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
How did Boxing Day sport become such a big British tradition? The roots go all the way back to 1860, when Sheffield FC and Hallam FC played what’s considered the first inter-club football match on Boxing Day, a 2–0 win for Sheffield. It set the tone for what would become a festive season fixture.
Fancy a little Christmas Eve sporting history fact?
In 1914, during the First World War, British and German soldiers famously stepped out of their trenches on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to exchange greetings, sing carols and even play an informal game of football.
In 1914, during the First World War, British and German soldiers famously stepped out of their trenches on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to exchange greetings, sing carols and even play an informal game of football.
December 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Fancy a little Christmas Eve sporting history fact?
In 1914, during the First World War, British and German soldiers famously stepped out of their trenches on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to exchange greetings, sing carols and even play an informal game of football.
In 1914, during the First World War, British and German soldiers famously stepped out of their trenches on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to exchange greetings, sing carols and even play an informal game of football.
Living Heritage UK submissions are now open until 27 March 2026. Sports + games are included in the new national inventories; make sure your sport is represented. Set up by the UK, Wales, Scotland + Northern Ireland after joining the UNESCO Convention.
December 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Living Heritage UK submissions are now open until 27 March 2026. Sports + games are included in the new national inventories; make sure your sport is represented. Set up by the UK, Wales, Scotland + Northern Ireland after joining the UNESCO Convention.
The 2025 Sporting Heritage Award Winners showcase the wealth and breadth of work safeguarding sporting heritage for current and future generations. Please join us in celebrating the Asian Sporting Heritage Award. BEAP Community Partnership
December 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The 2025 Sporting Heritage Award Winners showcase the wealth and breadth of work safeguarding sporting heritage for current and future generations. Please join us in celebrating the Asian Sporting Heritage Award. BEAP Community Partnership
So what happened to football on Christmas Day? For decades, Christmas Day was a huge fixture in the football calendar. In the late 19th and early 20th century, there was often a full programme of matches on 25 December, followed by another on Boxing Day.
December 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
So what happened to football on Christmas Day? For decades, Christmas Day was a huge fixture in the football calendar. In the late 19th and early 20th century, there was often a full programme of matches on 25 December, followed by another on Boxing Day.
Another roundup as we ease into a brand-new year. We're still buzzing from all the energy around NSHD and want to thank everyone who helped make the day so special.
Here are just a few highlights we loved:
Here are just a few highlights we loved:
December 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Another roundup as we ease into a brand-new year. We're still buzzing from all the energy around NSHD and want to thank everyone who helped make the day so special.
Here are just a few highlights we loved:
Here are just a few highlights we loved:
The 2025 Sporting Heritage Award Winners showcase the wealth and breadth of work safeguarding sporting heritage for current and future generations. ✨ Celebrating Disability and Neurodivergent Sporting Heritage Award British Deaf Association
December 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The 2025 Sporting Heritage Award Winners showcase the wealth and breadth of work safeguarding sporting heritage for current and future generations. ✨ Celebrating Disability and Neurodivergent Sporting Heritage Award British Deaf Association
Why does Boxing Day football exist?
In the UK, 26 December has long been one of the biggest days in the football calendar, but the tradition began long before the professional game.
In the UK, 26 December has long been one of the biggest days in the football calendar, but the tradition began long before the professional game.
December 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Why does Boxing Day football exist?
In the UK, 26 December has long been one of the biggest days in the football calendar, but the tradition began long before the professional game.
In the UK, 26 December has long been one of the biggest days in the football calendar, but the tradition began long before the professional game.
As we get ready to welcome a new year (how fast did 2025 go?!), we’re looking back at one of our favourite moments: Sport & Fashion Month. It gave us such a fascinating look at how sportswear has evolved. @LowerBlock @TheAtlantic @BBCNews
December 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
As we get ready to welcome a new year (how fast did 2025 go?!), we’re looking back at one of our favourite moments: Sport & Fashion Month. It gave us such a fascinating look at how sportswear has evolved. @LowerBlock @TheAtlantic @BBCNews
The 2025 Award Winners showcase the breadth of work safeguarding sporting heritage for future generations. Thank you to everyone involved. ✨ Celebrating the LGBT+ Sporting Heritage Award Winner: National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
December 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The 2025 Award Winners showcase the breadth of work safeguarding sporting heritage for future generations. Thank you to everyone involved. ✨ Celebrating the LGBT+ Sporting Heritage Award Winner: National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
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Our exhibition 'Racing Pride: Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community in Motorsport' has won the category of ‘Celebrating LGBTQ Sporting Heritage’ at the Sporting Heritage 2025 Awards: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/news/racing-...
#SHAwards2025 @racingpride.com @sportingheritage.bsky.social
#SHAwards2025 @racingpride.com @sportingheritage.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Our exhibition 'Racing Pride: Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community in Motorsport' has won the category of ‘Celebrating LGBTQ Sporting Heritage’ at the Sporting Heritage 2025 Awards: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/news/racing-...
#SHAwards2025 @racingpride.com @sportingheritage.bsky.social
#SHAwards2025 @racingpride.com @sportingheritage.bsky.social
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A new display celebrating the achievements of Welsh sportswomen has opened in the Life is…gallery at St Fagans National Museum of History
New display at St Fagans celebrates Welsh women in sport
A new display celebrating the achievements of Welsh sportswomen has opened in the Life is…gallery at St Fagans National Museum of History. This display has been created in partnership with Women’s Arc...
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December 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
A new display celebrating the achievements of Welsh sportswomen has opened in the Life is…gallery at St Fagans National Museum of History
Did you know the first Football League match ever played on Christmas Day took place on 25 December 1889? It was a Division One fixture between Preston North End and Aston Villa at Deepdale, marking the beginning of what would become a long-standing festive football tradition.
December 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Did you know the first Football League match ever played on Christmas Day took place on 25 December 1889? It was a Division One fixture between Preston North End and Aston Villa at Deepdale, marking the beginning of what would become a long-standing festive football tradition.
Strengthening skills, networks, and confidence across the sporting heritage sector 💪
With National Lottery Heritage Fund support, we’ve strengthened the skills, networks & confidence of those working to protect the UK’s sporting heritage.
With National Lottery Heritage Fund support, we’ve strengthened the skills, networks & confidence of those working to protect the UK’s sporting heritage.
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Strengthening skills, networks, and confidence across the sporting heritage sector 💪
With National Lottery Heritage Fund support, we’ve strengthened the skills, networks & confidence of those working to protect the UK’s sporting heritage.
With National Lottery Heritage Fund support, we’ve strengthened the skills, networks & confidence of those working to protect the UK’s sporting heritage.
This year, we were overwhelmed by the incredible activity taking place across the UK, celebrating, sharing, and protecting sporting heritage. The quality of nominations was staggeringly high, and we wish we could offer an award to everyone.
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This year, we were overwhelmed by the incredible activity taking place across the UK, celebrating, sharing, and protecting sporting heritage. The quality of nominations was staggeringly high, and we wish we could offer an award to everyone.
With The National Lottery Heritage Fund's support, we’ve been able to back 40+ grassroots sporting heritage projects helping local clubs, archives and community groups protect and share their stories. #SportingHeritage #HeritageFund #SportingStories
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
With The National Lottery Heritage Fund's support, we’ve been able to back 40+ grassroots sporting heritage projects helping local clubs, archives and community groups protect and share their stories. #SportingHeritage #HeritageFund #SportingStories
Thank you to everyone supporting sporting heritage across the UK. We're proud to start spotlighting the winners of the 2025 Sporting Heritage Awards. Celebrating Black Sporting Heritage Award Winner: @WimbledonMuseum, Arthur Ashe Exhibition
November 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Thank you to everyone supporting sporting heritage across the UK. We're proud to start spotlighting the winners of the 2025 Sporting Heritage Awards. Celebrating Black Sporting Heritage Award Winner: @WimbledonMuseum, Arthur Ashe Exhibition
Are you using your sporting heritage collection to connect and inspire? A well-managed collection isn't just something to protect, it's something to share, activate and celebrate. Your community, whether defined by geography, shared interests, or a common purpose, can be part of that journey.
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Are you using your sporting heritage collection to connect and inspire? A well-managed collection isn't just something to protect, it's something to share, activate and celebrate. Your community, whether defined by geography, shared interests, or a common purpose, can be part of that journey.
Protecting the nation’s sporting stories 🏆With support from @HeritageFundUK and National Lottery players, we’ve been safeguarding sporting collections at risk while championing the stories, objects and memories that might otherwise be lost. #sportingheritage #heritagefund
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Protecting the nation’s sporting stories 🏆With support from @HeritageFundUK and National Lottery players, we’ve been safeguarding sporting collections at risk while championing the stories, objects and memories that might otherwise be lost. #sportingheritage #heritagefund
What an incredible night at the Sporting Heritage Awards 2025 ✨ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the remarkable work happening across the UK to protect, preserve, and champion our shared sporting heritage.
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What an incredible night at the Sporting Heritage Awards 2025 ✨ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the remarkable work happening across the UK to protect, preserve, and champion our shared sporting heritage.
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Absolutely humbled that our team won the Sporting Heritage 2025 volunteer award for the Voice of the Fans exhibition. With thanks to everyone who supported us and @leedslibraries.bsky.social and @britishlibrary.bsky.social for their patronage #SHAwards
November 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Absolutely humbled that our team won the Sporting Heritage 2025 volunteer award for the Voice of the Fans exhibition. With thanks to everyone who supported us and @leedslibraries.bsky.social and @britishlibrary.bsky.social for their patronage #SHAwards
It’s awards night! 🏅#SHAwards
November 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
It’s awards night! 🏅#SHAwards
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November 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📬 Stay connected to the world of Sporting Heritage! Want to be the first to hear about awards, funding, event updates and new podcasts? Our newsletter is the best way to stay up to date with everything happening across the sector.