Bristol Rovers Virtual Museum
Welcome to the Bristol Rovers Virtual Museum, sponsored by Bristol Rovers Heritage Society and Bristol Rovers Supporters Club.
Bristol Rovers Football Club was formed as the Black Arabs in 1883, and we are proud to present our research into the early years of the football club, highlighting the players of the past and present, as well as some of the momentous occasions of the last 140+ years. This virtual museum contains a flavour of the memorabilia contained within the Bristol Rovers Heritage Society website.
Players
Programmes
Lest We Forget
Formative Years
Special Exhibition: Rovers first England International Player
This exhibition showcases the only man to have represented Bristol Rovers and played for his country in the nineteenth century. Read Stephen Byrne’s story of George Kinsey, with photo research by Eric Whitlock, on the Heritage Society website. Kinsey was a FA Cup winner and England international who played for Rovers between 1897 and 1900. In the meantime, here are some photos of George’s footballing career.
Special Exhibition: Rovers historic run to the FA Cup 6th Round in ’50/1
This exhibition showcases the famous FA Cup 6th round in 1950/1, where Bristol Rovers played 11 matches on the way and eventually lost to Newcastle, having held them to a draw at St James Park. Read Gerry Prewett’s full story on the Heritage Society’s website. In the meantime, relive the cup run in the photos below…
