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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

My latest piece for @footballheritage.bsky.social. Charles Buchan was an #SAFC legend and a highly influential figure in football during the first half of the 20th Century.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

My contribution to @footballheritage.bsky.social's season of World Cup content- the unique place that Luis Monti holds in the competition's history.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

My latest article for @footballheritage.bsky.social, about the unique football culture of #Orkney

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Football Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Also on this day in 1973, Sunderland, a Second Division side at the time, won the FA Cup by beating holders Leeds United in the final. Jimmy Montgomery's incredible performance sealed the win for Sunderland. He's pictured below celebrating with Billy Hughes and Bobby Kerr.

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Football Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

If you want to support Football Heritage, you can subscribe to our exclusive Patreon feed for £3 per month. That gets you an extra podcast every week and some other extras. More benefits TBA further down the line. Subscribe here and support us ⬇️ www.patreon.com/cw/FootyHeri...

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Obviously, what you've always wanted is to listen to my musings on #SAFC, folklore, heritage, and Hummel kits. So, here's your chance 👇

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

#FindsFriday - an Anglo-Saxon gilded copper bridle decoration found in a 7th C grave in Suffolk. Similar to one found in Mound 17 at Sutton Hoo.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

A horn from an aurochs, an extinct form of wild cattle, found in a Bronze Age pit in Cambridgeshire #FindsFriday

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

47 years ago yesterday. The game ended in a 3-3 draw with Bob Lee and Wilf Rostron (x2) scoring for Sunderland and Pop Robson and David Cross (x2) for West Ham. #SAFC #hammers

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The pictograms for the individual sports at the Lillehammer 94 games were based on prehistoric rock carvings found in Norway, including the earliest known depiction of a skier, found in Rødøy #archaeology #WinterOlympics

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Raich Carter mural. The Blue House, Hendon, Sunderland #SAFC 📸 aa7n

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

#FindsFriday - a stone, probably from the Lake District, perforated for use as a pendant, found in an #IronAge pit in Suffolk

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

My latest article for @footballheritage.bsky.social The Hemy Painting is possibly the first depiction of Soccer in fine art. #SAFC #AVFC

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Football is the world's most popular sport. There were several similar games in the ancient past, around the world. This has probably contributed to football's success. It also suggests something about human nature. Read more in my latest piece for @footballheritage.bsky.social

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

My latest article for @footballheritage.bsky.social Football wasn't just a 19th century invention. It has a much longer history. From these games of the distant past, all of the modern forms of football evolved.

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Football Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

✍️ New Article: KF Tirana’s Stolen Title Football in Albania suffered immensely under Enver Hoxha’s oppressive regime. The powers that be ensured their state-sponsored teams ruled the roost. Words: Miguel Sanchez Read here ⬇️ www.footballheritage.co.uk/kf-tiranas-s...

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Haha, me too! In fact, I've liked Sunderland's so much the last couple of years, I've had to buy several!

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

A football shirt and an archaeological context board in one photo! I never thought I'd see archaeological excavation methodology used to promote a football shirt. But this is the advertising material for @fcaugsburg1907.bsky.social new #Roman themed third shirt! #archaeology

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Here's the story behind the Black Cats nickname #SAFC www.footballheritage.co.uk/the-curious-...

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The Curious Case of the Black Cats — Football Heritage

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Not particularly surprised by this. I've always been of the opinion that people moved around in the past more than we give them credit for. #archaeology

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

I used to share a house with a Vasco da Gama fan. She used to tell me all about Edmundo and Bebeto and their turbulent relationship but successful partnership.

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Football Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Sporting CP playing against Sunderland at Roker Park in the European Cup Winners' Cup, 1973.

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martha @itsmarthintime.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Instead of simply reading great works of literature on your own and expanding your knowledge to better understand them, you could waste gallons of water and a shit ton of electricity to turn it into sub par slop.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

You try to engage them in what you think are interesting subjects, but their minds always seem to be on higher matters.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

I feel your pain. Bloody cat has no interest in Bronze Age ringworks in the Thames estuary and their potential role as centres of exchange. He walks off every time I bring the subject up.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

🤣 There are parts of the country where headlines like that definitely make the local papers!

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

That's the standard way of expressing calibrated Radiocarbon dating results. I would still refer to 2000BC as 2000BC.

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Fussball Geekz @fussballgeekz.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

We would like to extend our sincerest wishes to the Brescia Calcio fans at this difficult time. As lovers of the beautiful game - its history and its tradition - we stand with you.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

I nearly didn't study archaeology. Still hadn't made a final decision when I made my applications. Nearly did geography. I applied to do post-grad stuff at Reading- seemed nice there- but it all sort of fell through.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Thanks for your kind words Patrick, and for the repost!

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I've managed to write about two of my favourite things in one article! #Archaeology and #football! This explores how one can help us understand the history of the other!

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

It's quite funny. Seen better but entertaining enough.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Basildon Utd (again, again)

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