Lincoln City supporters are being encouraged to dig out their old programmes, shirts, photographs and other treasured memorabilia for a special event at Sincil Bank this weekend.
The 1884 Collective is hosting a memorabilia roadshow on Saturday 14 November, offering Imps fans the chance to share their memories and help preserve the club’s history. The event takes place in the Tudor Building & Roofing Players’ Lounge between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm, with supporters invited to bring along items from any period of City’s past. I’m a little gutted as I have an engagement pre-planned and can’t attend, but I have some bits I’d have loved to have shown.
Inspired by the BBC’s popular Antiques Roadshow programme, the morning will be held in partnership with auctioneers and valuers Golding Young. Experts Craig Bewick and Colin Young will be available to examine and value items brought along by supporters, with Young also familiar to television audiences through his appearances as a resident expert on Bargain Hunt.
There will also be an opportunity to get another look at the League One trophy, won by the Imps during their historic 2025/26 campaign. The silverware will be on display alongside other memorabilia, providing another chance to reflect on the achievements that took City back into the Championship.
The roadshow is about much more than discovering the potential value of old football souvenirs. The 1884 Collective is hoping to uncover the stories behind items that have been tucked away in lofts, garages and cupboards, building a greater understanding of the club’s journey since its formation in 1884. This is so far up my street I can feel it in my belly, I’d have loved to have been there.
Of particular interest will be memorabilia relating to the past decade, with plans already being developed for a special event in 2027 celebrating ten years of significant moments in Lincoln City’s recent history. From the remarkable FA Cup run and National League title triumph of 2016/17 to the club’s subsequent promotions and return to the second tier, there will undoubtedly be plenty of memories worth sharing.
Supporters do not necessarily need to own anything particularly rare or valuable to get involved. Old matchday programmes, photographs, replica shirts, souvenirs and other keepsakes could all contribute to documenting the experiences of those who have followed the Imps through the years.
With the owner’s permission, items can be photographed and catalogued to help preserve their stories, with the possibility of featuring in future exhibitions or events. The Collective will also welcome donations from supporters who would like their memorabilia to become part of efforts to safeguard the club’s heritage, either on the day or through arrangements made afterwards.
Importantly, no items will be photographed, catalogued or displayed at future events without the express permission of their owners.
The event is open to those with memorabilia to share, supporters with stories to tell and anyone who simply fancies spending a Saturday morning reminiscing about the Imps. With the international break leaving a gap in the football calendar, it offers an opportunity to reconnect with the club’s past while celebrating some of its more recent achievements.
The roadshow takes place on Saturday 14 November, from 9.30 am until 12.30 pm, in the Tudor Building & Roofing Players’ Lounge at Sincil Bank (known as the ProAmpac Stadium). Supporters are encouraged to come along and help the 1884 Collective celebrate more than 140 years of Lincoln City history.
You can see some of the memorabilia in my collection here.
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