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Hibernian Historical Trust

Hibernian Historical Trust The Hibernian Historical Trust protects, preserves and celebrates the rich history of Hibernian Foot

The official Hibernian Historical Trust page allows fans worldwide to engage with the rich heritage of Hibernian Football Club. The Hibernian Historical Trust is an independent charity formed as a supporter initiative in 2004. The Trust aims to protect, preserve and celebrate the history of Hibernian Football Club, from the original formation right through to present matchday events. The

Trust has the full backing of Hibernian Football Club to collect and preserve historical artefacts, whilst engaging with fans through a wide range of exhibits and events. For current information about ongoing work and how you can get involved with the Trust, please visit our website at http://www.hibshistoricaltrust.org.uk/

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Everyone at the Trust is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Hibernian Football Club player Chris Shevlane....
15/03/2023

Everyone at the Trust is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Hibernian Football Club player Chris Shevlane.

Pictured here, first on the left in the back row, Chris joined Hibernian in 1968. Nicknamed 'The Shev', he was Player of the Year in 1970.

His memory marches on...πŸ’š

Happy International Women's Day Hibees! πŸ’š Hibernian Women
08/03/2023

Happy International Women's Day Hibees!

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Hibernian Women

01/03/2023

Rest in peace, Allan McGraw πŸ’š

The Scottish Football Hall of Famer scored 22 goals in 95 games for the Hibees between 1966 and 1969.

Everyone at the Hibernian Historical Trust are devastated to hear that Ron Gordon has passed away. His support of the Tr...
21/02/2023
RIP Ronald J Gordon, August 1954 - February 2023

Everyone at the Hibernian Historical Trust are devastated to hear that Ron Gordon has passed away. His support of the Trust will never be forgotten.

Our thoughts are with his nearest and dearest.

His memory marches on….πŸ’š

Hibernian FC today announced that the Club’s Executive Chairman and majority shareholder, Ronald J Gordon, passed away earlier this morning (UK time).

Final touches before a trip to the foundry for casting.
09/02/2023

Final touches before a trip to the foundry for casting.

AmazonSmile comes to an end on February 20th. Since joining at the beginning of 2020, your purchases have helped bring a...
07/02/2023

AmazonSmile comes to an end on February 20th. Since joining at the beginning of 2020, your purchases have helped bring almost Β£350 to the Trust.

As we rely on fan support, this has helped with numerous projects including the Famous Five busts.

Get shopping before the 20th!

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Smith, Johnstone….πŸ’šπŸ”œ
06/02/2023

Smith, Johnstone….

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All ready for the foundry for casting is the bust of Bobby Johnstone.More tremendous work from Steph Matthews!Up next, L...
06/02/2023

All ready for the foundry for casting is the bust of Bobby Johnstone.

More tremendous work from Steph Matthews!

Up next, Lawrie Reilly.

Hibernian Football Club

Everyone at the Hibernian Historical Trust has Ron Gordon and his family in their thoughts as he undergoes treatment for...
03/02/2023

Everyone at the Hibernian Historical Trust has Ron Gordon and his family in their thoughts as he undergoes treatment for cancer.

A great support of the Trust, we wish Ron a full and speedy recovery.

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Tours of Easter Road are back! If you were on the tour today, please share your pictures.Book your tickets for the Febru...
27/01/2023

Tours of Easter Road are back! If you were on the tour today, please share your pictures.

Book your tickets for the February tour now and join Cliff Pike behind the scenes of Hibernian Football Club. All tours will also include complimentary lunch & refreshments.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/events/whats-on/easter-road-tours-february

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Easter Road all-access tours are back, running on the last Friday of every month. Hosted by the voice of Hibernian Footb...
16/01/2023

Easter Road all-access tours are back, running on the last Friday of every month.

Hosted by the voice of Hibernian Football Club, Cliff Pike, you will have the opportunity to check out the stadium along with a complimentary lunch.

🎟️ Tickets are available now - http://shorturl.at/quJR3

A huge thank you to John MacIver for the kind donation of these two signed and framed shirts.If you have an item that yo...
15/01/2023

A huge thank you to John MacIver for the kind donation of these two signed and framed shirts.

If you have an item that you would kindly like to donate, either permanently or on loan, please get in touch - [email protected].

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Tremendous work from Steph Matthews on the bust of Gordon Smith, now ready for the foundry for casting!Bobby Johnstone i...
08/01/2023

Tremendous work from Steph Matthews on the bust of Gordon Smith, now ready for the foundry for casting!

Bobby Johnstone is up next in the commissioned Famous Five busts for Hibernian Football Club.

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A very Merry Christmas from everyone at the Hibernian Historical Trust. We hope you had a fantastic time with your loved...
26/12/2022

A very Merry Christmas from everyone at the Hibernian Historical Trust. We hope you had a fantastic time with your loved ones yesterday.

A massive thank you to those who have continued to support us throughout this year. Your assistance does not go unnoticed!

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Easter Road all-access tours are back, running on the last Friday of every month. Hosted by the voice of Hibs, Cliff Pik...
23/12/2022

Easter Road all-access tours are back, running on the last Friday of every month.

Hosted by the voice of Hibs, Cliff Pike, you will have the opportunity to check out the stadium along with a complimentary lunch.

🎟️ Tickets are available now - http://shorturl.at/quJR3

Stop what you are doing and watch a fantastic piece of Hibernian Football Club history come to life again.Delighted to h...
21/12/2022
NIL SEVEN | HibsTV

Stop what you are doing and watch a fantastic piece of Hibernian Football Club history come to life again.

Delighted to have been a part of the creation of this documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of the 0-7 victory.

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A special feature-length documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of Hibernian's famous Edinburgh Derby victory over Hearts on New Year's Day, 1973.

Fabulous progress is being made on the sculptures of the Famous Five! Here's how Bobby Johnstone is looking so far.Who w...
28/11/2022

Fabulous progress is being made on the sculptures of the Famous Five! Here's how Bobby Johnstone is looking so far.

Who would you like to see next?

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Did you know you can support us when shopping on Amazon.com this  and ? Add us as your preferred charity and a % of your...
27/11/2022

Did you know you can support us when shopping on Amazon.com this and ?

Add us as your preferred charity and a % of your purchase cost will come directly to us to help us preserve the history of Hibernian Football Club & Hibernian Women!

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/SC035683

15/11/2022
A Tribute To Jimmy O'Rourke

Everyone at the Trust is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jimmy O'Rourke.

Trustee Stephen Dunn said - "Jimmy was one of Hibernian's finest. He was part of "my team" along with his great friend, Pat. His place in our history is assured."

His memory marches on... πŸ’š

Hibernian Football Club have been pioneers in football over the years and the firsts continue!Hibernian vs St Johnstone ...
01/11/2022

Hibernian Football Club have been pioneers in football over the years and the firsts continue!

Hibernian vs St Johnstone was the first game in Scotland to use VAR. The Trust is delighted to have the red and yellow cards used by Kevin Clancy added to the collection

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A massive thank you to Billy Bryson for handing over a host of treasures he rescued from being disposed of in a skip!Wha...
30/10/2022

A massive thank you to Billy Bryson for handing over a host of treasures he rescued from being disposed of in a skip!

What looks like an original Hibernian Football Club 1901/02 team photo and two reels of 16mm film, with one marked β€˜The Famous Five” were included.

They are safely in the hands of the Trust and will be conserved and then made available for Hibs fans.

If you have anything, there might be some hidden treasures, that you would like to pass onto the Trust, please do get in touch - [email protected]

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More conservation work - βœ…The Stade de Reims pennant from the inaugural European Cup semi-final. The hand-made pennant h...
20/10/2022

More conservation work - βœ…

The Stade de Reims pennant from the inaugural European Cup semi-final. The hand-made pennant has been framed by Framework Picture Framers in an archival frame, on acid-free cloth, and behind specialist non-reflective UV glass to protect the pennant from light damage.

The artefact will feature in the Hibernian Football Club Pioneers Restaurant reflecting the pathfinding nature of the Club.

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Working with 442Design, The Trust is incorporating artefacts into the fabric of the stadium.🀝 Hibernian Football Club
16/10/2022

Working with 442Design, The Trust is incorporating artefacts into the fabric of the stadium.

🀝 Hibernian Football Club

New look for the models of Easter Road 🟒🏟
08/10/2022

New look for the models of Easter Road 🟒🏟

We are blown away by the progress that has been made on the Famous Five busts in the last few weeks. Here's the most rec...
02/10/2022

We are blown away by the progress that has been made on the Famous Five busts in the last few weeks.

Here's the most recent update on Gordon Smith.

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The commemoration ceremony can be watched here πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡
25/09/2022
Sep 24, 2022

The commemoration ceremony can be watched here πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

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πŸ’š A fantastic day yesterday with St Patricks Hibernian Supporters Branch and Ballingarry Afc for the Commemoration of Ca...
25/09/2022

πŸ’š A fantastic day yesterday with St Patricks Hibernian Supporters Branch and Ballingarry Afc for the Commemoration of Canon Hannan.

πŸ’š Meeting the management committee of Ballingarry Afc at The Paddocks, Ballingarry.St Patricks Hibernian Supporters Bran...
24/09/2022

πŸ’š Meeting the management committee of Ballingarry Afc at The Paddocks, Ballingarry.
St Patricks Hibernian Supporters Branch Hibernian Football Club

πŸ“ Ballingarry Afc
24/09/2022

πŸ“ Ballingarry Afc

🀝Ahead of the St Patricks Hibernian Supporters Branch commemorative event this afternoon, our Trustee and Hibernian Foot...
24/09/2022

🀝Ahead of the St Patricks Hibernian Supporters Branch commemorative event this afternoon, our Trustee and Hibernian Football Club Director Stephen met John Cronin of Ballingarry Afc to exchange pennants.

πŸ”œ Smith, Johnstone, Reilly, Turnbull, Ormond...Delighted to see the early stages of the bronze busts that are being crea...
13/09/2022

πŸ”œ Smith, Johnstone, Reilly, Turnbull, Ormond...

Delighted to see the early stages of the bronze busts that are being created for Hibernian Football Club by Lancashire-based sculptor, Steph Matthews.

Commissioned by Trustee and Director Stephen Dunn, the busts will feature at Easter Road.

πŸŽ–οΈFrom the first Hibernian Football Club Scottish Cup medal to the latest...The Trust is delighted to now have Alan Stub...
10/09/2022

πŸŽ–οΈFrom the first Hibernian Football Club Scottish Cup medal to the latest...

The Trust is delighted to now have Alan Stubbs' 2016 Scottish Cup winners medal in our care.

πŸ“–  - Hibernian Football Club's Supporters Association Football Handbook from the 1948/49 season. The booklet contains in...
09/09/2022

πŸ“– - Hibernian Football Club's Supporters Association Football Handbook from the 1948/49 season.

The booklet contains information on players, local advertisements, and a forward from Chairman Harry Swan.

"After many years of earnest endeavor, we are League Champions!"

🀝 A massive thank you to Iain for his very kind donation that was handed into the Trust today. Some great pieces!
08/09/2022

🀝 A massive thank you to Iain for his very kind donation that was handed into the Trust today. Some great pieces!

πŸ“’ We have a new email address!If you wish to get in touch with the Trust please email enquiries@hibshistoricaltrust.org....
09/08/2022

πŸ“’ We have a new email address!

If you wish to get in touch with the Trust please email [email protected].

We are delighted to see the new hospitality suites now up and running with some historic touches placed in each area! We...
08/08/2022

We are delighted to see the new hospitality suites now up and running with some historic touches placed in each area!

We were happy to help pull together some ideas and hope to add more in the near future.

πŸ’š Another fantastic addition to our collection with a lovely story behind it - a Hibernian Football Club supporters tie ...
16/07/2022

πŸ’š Another fantastic addition to our collection with a lovely story behind it - a Hibernian Football Club supporters tie worn by Norman Michie during the '40s and '50s.

A massive thank you to Norman's daughter Rosalind for the donation.

πŸ“– The latest addition to our collection is this fabulous scrapbook that was kindly donated by William β€˜Bill’ Simpson.Sta...
11/07/2022

πŸ“– The latest addition to our collection is this fabulous scrapbook that was kindly donated by William β€˜Bill’ Simpson.

Started in 1948, the scrapbook contains cuttings from games and a dedicated section to Gordon Smith.

If you have an item that you would kindly like to donate, either permanently or on loan, please get in touch.

πŸ–ŠοΈ Signed in 1987 from Oldham Athletic🧀 Clean sheet on his debut in a 4-0 victory over DunfermlineπŸ† Tennent's Sixes⚽️ Go...
02/07/2022

πŸ–ŠοΈ Signed in 1987 from Oldham Athletic
🧀 Clean sheet on his debut in a 4-0 victory over Dunfermline
πŸ† Tennent's Sixes
⚽️ Goal in the Scottish Premiership
πŸ’― 163 appearances
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Hello there,
Thought you might be interested in my visit to Newington Cemetery today to tidy up the grave of Willie Groves.
Hope you find the pictures of interest.
πŸ—£ An important message from Hibernian Historical Trust about memorabilia.

Read more here πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/HibernianHistoricalTrustMemorabilia
Hibernian FC columnist, Ian Colquhoun, says the best may be yet to come from his high flying side!

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Any idea of year? I think 2000.
Hi Im looking for picture of Jimmy weir who played in
Jimmy Weir was born in Edinburgh in 1864. First club was local club Hibernian, signed in 1886 and then signed for Third Lanark in 1887. Later in September 1887 Weir signed for Everton
Week - your weekend online sport quiz answers.

Football Memories Scotland Quiz from Tom Wright of the Hibernian Historical Trust...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M3qrHHeiG8wQ4atYsr6zt-AOVQ5sNQWy/view?usp=sharing
Week - your weekend online sport quiz answers.

Football Memories Scotland Quiz from Tom Wright of the Hibernian Historical Trust...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M3qrHHeiG8wQ4atYsr6zt-AOVQ5sNQWy/view?usp=sharing
Week - your weekend online sport quiz

Football Memories Scotland Quiz from Tom Wright of the Hibernian Historical Trust...

Answers to follow this evening.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y5tnE18YiqTXs-MPNjPcZt-zN7gtqlYY/view
Week - your weekend online sport quiz

Football Memories Scotland Quiz from Tom Wright of the Hibernian Historical Trust...

Answers to follow this evening.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y5tnE18YiqTXs-MPNjPcZt-zN7gtqlYY/view
Week - your weekend online sport quiz

Football Memories Scotland Quiz from Tom Wright of the Hibernian Historical Trust...

Answers to follow this evening.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y5tnE18YiqTXs-MPNjPcZt-zN7gtqlYY/view
Week - your weekend online sport quiz

Football Memories Scotland Quiz from Tom Wright of the Hibernian Historical Trust...

Answers to follow this evening.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y5tnE18YiqTXs-MPNjPcZt-zN7gtqlYY/view
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