Sportswear Collection

1966 World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium July 1966 England 4 v West Germany 2 Captain Bobby Moore holds aloft the Jules Rimet trophy as he sits on the shoulders of his teammates They are L-R

Pele of Brazil and Bobby Moore of England exchange shirts after the World Cup Group C game at the Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara

World Cup 1974 Opening Ceremony A©mirrorpix worldcupcollection2006
World Cup 1974 Opening Ceremony © mirrorpix worldcupcollection2006 wcc74

Pele of Brazil and Bobby Moore of England exchange shirts after the World Cup Group C game at the Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara

Rugby League Cup Final Wigan v Castleford : Andy Gregory & Martin Offiah hold up the Challenge trophy after Wigans win in the final

Sheffield United Football Club programme, September 1899
From Sheffield United programmes, 1899-1900 (Local Studies Library ref. 797.41 S)

1966 World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium July 1966 England 4 v West Germany 2 Captain Bobby Moore holds aloft the Jules Rimet trophy as he sits on the shoulders of his teammates They are L-R

David Platt Football Arsenal and England scores winning goal in extra time game England v Belgium in 1990 World Cup dbase

Travel poster advertising winter sports in Arlberg, Austra, c1910. Private Collection

World Cup 1998 Group A Scotland 1 Brazil 2 Colin Hendry challenges Ronaldo for the ball in the opening game of World Cup, Stade de France stadium

Wrestler Shirley Crabtree alias Big Daddy faces up to fellow British wrestler Martin Ruane, more commonly known as Giant Haystacks. February 1979

Nobby Stiles and Bobby Moore celebrate World Cup 1966 Nobby Stiles and Bobby Moore celebrate with Geoff Hurst Martin Peters and Roger Hunt after winning the World Cup Final in Wembley

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, 1890
The photograph is of the Football Association Challenge Cup Runners-up Team of 29 March 1890

Former Liverpool manager Bill Shankly poses with new manager Bob Paisley at Anfield. 19th October 1974

Tottenham Hotspur manager Terry Venables with players Paul Gascoigne (left) and Gary Lineker holding mini FA Cup trophies. 26th April 1992

Jimmy Greaves England v Uruguay 11th July 1966 with Luis Ubinas in pursuit

British jockeys, 1934, (1935). Creator: Unknown
British jockeys, 1934, (1935). Steve Donoghue, Joe Childs, Fred Fox, and Brownie Carslake (who was Australian). Donoghue and Childs celebrated their fiftieth birthday in 1934

Wrestler Shirley Crabtree alias Big Daddy, poses in the Mirror studio. February 1979

Jimmy Greaves Football Player July 1966 World Cup 1966 Jimmy relaxes in a bath with his bandaged leg rested up on a chair at the England team headquarters at Roehampton

Hacklers Pride, c1860, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Bloomsbury, A Chestnut Racehorse with Sam Templeman up, in a Landscape, (oil on canvas)
990566 Bloomsbury, A Chestnut Racehorse with Sam Templeman up, in a Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Prades, Alfred de (fl.c.1862-79); 47.6x66.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloomsbury)

William Gilbert Grace, 1888 (b / w photo)
696648 William Gilbert Grace, 1888 (b/w photo) by Barraud, Herbert Rose (1845-c.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Gilbert " W.G." Grace (1848-1915)

FA Cup Quarter Final match at Elland Road. Leeds United 2 v Tottenham Hotspur 1. The Leeds team warm up before kick off. 18th March 1972

Advert for Burberry Skiing outfits 1923
Man and woman model wearing Burberry winter sports garments, warm without weight and proof without heat penetration by snow, wind or wet. Date: 1923

Advert for Dickins & Jones womens winter sports wear 1928
Dickins & Jones, winter sports department, helping you choose the correct outfits for the season. 1928

Skiing outfits by Burberry 1922
Skiing outfits for women and men by Burberry. 1922

A climber ascending a difficult crack climb, Cadarese Valley, northern Italy, Europe

Athlete, 20 years, jumping hurdles, Winterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

World Cup 1990 Quarter Final England 1 West Germany 1 West Germany won 4-3 on penalties at Turin David Platt scores a penalty

Murau, c1908. Private Collection

Tug of War at Sutton Flower Show - August 1939
Team of ten men pulling hard on the rope, watched by spectator or adjudicator. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18530

Sheffield United F. C. 1902 with Goalkeeper, (Fatty) Foulke back row, 5th from left
Middle of front row is Ernest Needham, large man back row is Bill Foulke

Colin Hendry Scotland captain May 1998 before World Cup warm up match against Colombia at Giants Stadium New Jersey

Scotland 1 Norway 1 World Cup Group A Craig Burley hits corner flag in celebration after scoring goal

Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games Daley Thompson Decathlon Athlete wearing tshirt with the slogan " is the worlds 2nd greatest athlete gay

sports, skating, Olympic Games, france, 1900 1910
3574349 sports, skating, Olympic Games, france, 1900 1910 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Touring Club Italiano/Alinari Archives Management.

sport, touring the small s. Bernard, 1910-1911
3574386 sport, touring the small s. Bernard, 1910-1911 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Touring Club Italiano/Alinari Archives Management.

sports, international ice hockey game, chamonise, 1920-1930
3574336 sports, international ice hockey game, chamonise, 1920-1930 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Touring Club Italiano/Alinari Archives Management.

sports, skiing, Aosta Valley, Courmayeur, Mont Blanc, 1900 1910
3574375 sports, skiing, Aosta Valley, Courmayeur, Mont Blanc, 1900 1910 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Touring Club Italiano/Alinari Archives Management.

sports, rowers, 1910 1911
3574407 sports, rowers, 1910 1911 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Touring Club Italiano/Alinari Archives Management.

The Ballet, 1943 (oil on canvas)
823004 The Ballet, 1943 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 40.8x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ballet. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1943

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Brand: Reldan Sportswear - Shoot at Holland Park - Models: Linda Miles and Vicky Stevens - Shoot date: July 1, 1969 Date: 1969

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Brand: Reldan Sportswear - Shoot at Holland Park - Models: Linda Miles and Vicky Stevens - Shoot date: July 1, 1969 Date: 1969

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Brand: Reldan Sportswear - Shoot at Holland Park - Models: Linda Miles and Vicky Stevens - Shoot date: July 1, 1969 Date: 1969

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Brand: Reldan Sportswear - Shoot at Holland Park - Models: Linda Miles and Vicky Stevens - Shoot date: July 1, 1969 Date: 1969

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Brand: Reldan Sportswear - Shoot at Holland Park - Models: Linda Miles and Vicky Stevens - Shoot date: July 1, 1969 Date: 1969

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Brand: Reldan Sportswear - Shoot at Holland Park - Models: Linda Miles and Vicky Stevens - Shoot date: July 1, 1969 Date: 1969

Model in outdoor suit - cycling
Model in matching outdoor suit of knickerbockers (bloomers / plus fours) perfectly designed for cycling. Date: circa 1946

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"Sportswear: A Journey Through Time and Passion" From the iconic moment when Pele of Brazil and Bobby Moore of England exchanged shirts after the World Cup Group C, to the historic 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium where England triumphed over West Germany, it has always been intertwined with unforgettable sporting moments. As early as September 1899, Sheffield United Football Club showcased their team's spirit through a program that proudly displayed their distinctive sportswear. And in 1890, Sheffield Wednesday Football Club followed suit, leaving an indelible mark on football fashion. But it wasn't just football that embraced sportswear's allure. The world of winter sports also found its perfect match in stylish attire. Advertisements from as far back as c1910 enticed adventure seekers to Arlberg, Austria with promises of thrilling experiences clad in fashionable skiwear. In more recent history, the World Cup of 1998 saw Scotland clash against Brazil in Group A. Colin Hendry donned his nation's colors while facing off against formidable opponents – a testament to how they are unite nations under one banner. Even beyond traditional sports, sportswear made its presence felt. Wrestler Shirley Crabtree alias Big Daddy faced up to fellow British wrestler Martin in outfits that exuded power and strength. Fashion brands like Burberry and Dickins & Jones recognized the allure of winter sports and crafted exquisite outfits for skiing enthusiasts during the early decades of the twentieth century. These adverts captured both elegance and functionality – essential qualities for any athlete braving snowy slopes. Through these snapshots from history, we witness how sportswear evolved alongside our love for sports. From humble beginnings on football fields to international tournaments and even unconventional arenas like wrestling rings or horse racing tracks - every occasion called for appropriate attire that reflected dedication and passion towards athletic pursuits. So whether you're cheering from stadium seats or conquering the slopes, sportswear remains a symbol of our collective sporting spirit.