Football’s famous FA Cup returned to the city where it was conceived today – 100 years to the day since Bradford City became its first winners.
Soccer fans young and old were at Bradford Industrial Museum in Eccleshill to get a glimpse of the trophy.
It was designed and made by world-famous Bradford-based silversmiths Fattorini & Sons and was first won by Bradford City on April 26, 1911. Supporters celebrated the 100-year milestone since the club’s greatest achievement at an exhibition of memorabilia, including the famous cup.
Exhibition curator Mick Callaghan said: “We have a fantastic exhibition of memorabilia and it is great to have the FA cup here.”
Tony Tordoff had brought his 12-year-old grandson, James Slater, to have his picture taken with the famous silverware. Mr Tordoff, 72, said: “It’s great to see all the memorabilia.
“I’ve been a City fan most of my life and have taken my grandson since he was about six.”
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