Turf Moor, home of Burnley, in the 1930s. Look at the proximity of the ground to the housing nearby. Another club deeply entrenched in their community.

Football in a Library #36 The Accidental Footballer By Pat Nevin So many great stories in this entertaining book, I think the funniest is his dog’s unaccompanied train journey, but what do you like best about Pat Nevin?

City of Fire and Beautiful Bricks’ Exhibition at The Glosthouse, Longton. Stoke-On-Trent. www.theglosthouse.co.uk An ongoing exhibition of Works both new, and never before exhibited. Painting : Drawing : Collage. Poetry : @minxyowlwriter.bsky.social #Stoke100 #SoT100

On this day, 22 September 1883 First match at Stoke’s Victoria Ground 1-1 draw against Notts County Staffordshire Sentinel noted Stoke ‘played in their new uniform of flannel shirts with red and white stripes and white knickerbockers, presenting a very smart appearance’.

Football in a Library #35 The World’s First Football Superstar By Owen Arthur The fascinating story of Stephen Smith, born near St George’s Park in Staffordshire over 150 years ago. Smith won several league titles with Aston Villa, as well as the FA Cup, before moving to Southern League Portsmouth.

Association Football and the Men Who Made It, published in 1905, speculating on the future for referees…

When England had to drop Stanley Matthews… stokefootballhistory.substack.com/p/three-lion...

‘A Grand Tour (in the footsteps of Neville Malkin)’’ The drawings of @stevehenshall.bsky.social The Gallery Room at Vellichor Books. Hanley Stoke-On-Trent www.vellichorbooks.co.uk Overview by Paul Adams ko-fi.com/post/Malkins... #SoT100 #Stoke100

Stoke’s trio of England defenders - Bill Rowley, Tommy Clare and Alf Underwood - boating on holiday in the Isle of Man. Credit: Staffordshire Sentinel

Football in a Library #34 Lofty, Matt Clough Stoke mentions include the grim Burnden Park disaster. ‘The very notion these men had survived the horrors of the most devastating conflict in human history only to die at home, watching a game of football, was beyond the pale for many, including Nat.’

Stan Matthews, Freddie Steele and Joe Johnson being congratulated by Stoke manager Bob McGrory after all three were selected to play for England in 1937

Sign up for the @fusmuswarwick.bsky.social Football in the British Army Series of Talks. There are three talks in total which support the current - Home and Away: Football in the British Army Exhibition

Stoke FC 1905/06. Started the season with five wins in the league.

‘A brilliant book.’ (Pete Smith, Stoke Sentinel)😊 www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/harry-l...

Football in a Library #33 On Days Like These By Tim Rich Beautiful book, ‘a story of making saves and being saved,’ based on cassettes found after the death of goalkeeper Les Sealey.

Tomorrow is a landmark date in Everton’s history as we fully enter the Hill Dickinson Stadium era. On our website, @MikeRoyden.bsky.social tells us about how the Toffees started life at Goodison Park, 133 years ago: efcheritagesociety.com/august-1892-...

I've written a guest post for @footballheritage.bsky.social ✍🏼 What makes a good football museum and stadium tour? (club or country) Plus, some of my favourites from around the world Read on 👉🏼 www.footballheritage.co.uk/football-mus... #Skystorians #FootballHistory

Delighted to hear Claybody Theatre will continue to be based at The Dipping House on the former Spode pottery site. Looking forward to seeing many more place-based productions ‘shaped from the unique cultural heritage and contemporary lives of the people of Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire.’

Association Football and the Men Who Made It 1905 contains this photo of ‘Stoke defending their goal’

Football in a Library #32 Stanley Matthews By David Miller Another great book about Sir Stan. And to read about Matthews playing for England with two other Stoke forwards, please take a look at: stokefootballhistory.substack.com/p/three-lion...

New Club Crest… … and supporters’ badge prior to Stoke earning city status in 1925 From the National Football Collection @nfmofficial.bsky.social

Never watched this until today… documentary on Stoke fans and players, 1975 player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/wa...

Frank Soo Played for Stoke 1933-1945 Leading Aircraftman in RAF, WW2 9 England wartime appearances, inclu v Scotland Feb 1945 Legend ❤️⚽️ @fsoofoundation.bsky.social

‘A Grand Tour (in the footsteps of Neville Malkin)’’ The drawings of @stevehenshall.bsky.social The Gallery Room at Vellichor Books. Hanley Stoke-On-Trent www.vellichorbooks.co.uk Overview by Paul Adams ko-fi.com/post/Malkins... #SoT100 #Stoke100

The Ballad of Brick Kiln Lane - the story of Stoke's role in the development of the Football League #MyBackPages www.footballheritage.co.uk/the-ballad-o...

Before the Franchise - there was football in the Milton Keynes area long before MK Dons #MyBackPages www.footballheritage.co.uk/before-the-f...

#GarthCrooks #StokeCity (1976).

Leigh Roose in goal Two spells at Stoke, 1901-1904; 1905-1907 Died in France, WW1

Football in a Library #31 The Wizard By Jon Henderson A fascinating and analytical look at the life of Stoke’s greatest. And to read about Matthews playing for England with two other Stoke forwards, please take a look at: open.substack.com/pub/stokefoo...

Towerites and Rakers - on football in #NewBrighton #MyBackPages www.footballheritage.co.uk/towerites-an...

Three Stoke players in the same England side… open.substack.com/pub/stokefoo...

Photo of ‪ @theshirefc.bsky.social dating from the 1880s. Just look at all those trophies. On this day in 1887, Harry Lockett’s Stoke FC played the first match in their pre-season tour of Scotland East Stirlingshire 2 Stoke 1

Football in a Library #30 1978: The Birth of Moneyed Modern Football By Ryan Foley ‬ Currently reading this, it’s bringing back my earliest memories of football, dear Dad watching highlights on the old black and white tv… football, nostalgia, emotions. Thank you @rwfoley74.bsky.social

@stokefootball.bsky.social @footballheritage.bsky.social

Rare photo of women footballers in Staffordshire 1921, ‘The Stoke defenders repulsing a St Helens attack.’ First photo is of Arthur White, who was performing at the Grand Theatre in the Potteries. The Lancashire comedian kicked off the second half of the match, which finished in a 1-1 draw.

"Every kick of a ball in the street is a revolutionary act" Out in 2026 via Pitch Publishing 'Street Football: The Real Grassroots of the Beautiful Game' #StreetFootball 📸 Play Commission for England

Football in a Library #29 The Legends of Stoke City By Tony Matthews Great read 📖❤️ If there is ever an updated version, here’s another amazing story to include… www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/footba...

Read about Stanley Matthews’s international debut: stokefootballhistory.substack.com/p/three-lion...

Football in a Library #28 Girls With Balls By Tim Tate I’m enjoying the Women’s Euros, and this is a superb book about the history of women’s football ⚽️❤️

'Fires of Industry (Stoke-on-Trent) Mixed media on Paper Wilson55 Northern Art Auction. Nantwich www.wilson55.com/auction/lot/...

Football in a Library #27 Unsuitable for Females By Carrie Dunn An interesting, thoughtful and well-researched book about the women who have played football in England over the years.

This week’s cartoon for @theguardian.com is a Women’s Euros wall chart: www.theguardian.com/football/pic...

Football in a Library #26 A football film recommendation today castelliandco.com/projects/gra... A beautiful celebration of the life of Lizzy Ashcroft St Helens and Dick, Kerr Ladies player Grandmother of @dagenhaminvince.bsky.social ‬ Enjoy 💕⚽️

One day to go until the next Army FA, WFA, @footballandwar.bsky.social & @wlvuni.bsky.social supported event takes place in partnership with @wolvesfc.bsky.social Museum on the 28th June. It is a free entry event. Sign up for tickets @ bit.ly/43q5xa1

Stoke City are 100 years old today! Upon gaining city status in 1925, Stoke Football Club changed their name to Stoke City. Stoke City are one of England's most historic clubs. Despite losing their way a bit recently, we'd do well to remember their contribution to football.

Football in a Library #25 The Armistice Day Killing By Colin Brown The sad true story of the only English professional footballer deemed by law to have been murdered. Would make a great film, exploring the years immediately after WW1, the impact of trauma on players and the people around them.