From Pitch to Page: The Magic of Football Annuals to be revealed in immersive new exhibition

A major new exhibition that lets visitors to step right into the story of the beautiful game, is to be launched at the National Football Museum in Manchester.

Opening on 17 February , From Pitch to Page allows fans of all ages to experience the magic of football annuals from the 1950s to the present day and explore the important and unforgettable stories that have shaped the game we love today.

Visitors will explore how annuals have evolved throughout the decades and explore themes around representation and the female game, individual player and club editions and the impact of England’s performance on the international stage.

With four zones to explore, From Pitch To Page is packed with the opportunity to test footballing knowledge with interactive games and quizzes and a chance to star in your own cover photo!

“Football annuals are a wonderful piece of social history, a snapshot in time that reflects the culture of each decade, on and off the pitch,” explained CEO of the National Football Museum, Tim Desmond.

“We wanted to create an exhibition that showcases the important role annuals play in football culture and fandom.  The immersive and playful journey really captures the spirit of the game through the decades and documents the journey of many of football’s legendary players and characters.  Annuals hold a special place in many people’s hearts and are a great way to creatively share memories and stories through our love of the game.”

The exhibition will feature a reading area with hundreds of annuals to browse, and there will be a programme of family events at the museum during school holidays. Find out more:  www.nationalfootballmuseum.com

Admission to From Pitch to Page is included in the museum ticket, there is no extra charge to visit the exhibition.