A FLICK THROUGH THE ARCHIVES | PART 1
This is the first of a series of occasional articles highlighting unique artefacts within the Hibernian Historical Trust archives.
THE 1947 SCOTTISH CUP
With yet another Scottish Cup campaign upon us, we take a look back at the first post-war competition and the final between Hibernian and Aberdeen at Hampden in April 1947.
HIBERNIAN AND THE GREAT WAR
On Armistice Sunday the Hibernian Chairman Rod Petrie laid a wreath on behalf of the club at the Hearts War Memorial at Haymarket, both Edinburgh clubs united in paying their respects for those who had made the ultimate sacrifice during the Great War. Trust Curator Tom Wright details Hibernian’s involvement during the conflict.
THE REMARKABLE CAREER OF RONNIE SIMPSON
Tom Wright details the extraordinary and illustrious career of former Easter Road goalkeeper Ronnie Simpson.
ANNUAL VISIT TO CONTALMAISON
Trust Curator Tom Wright details his trip to the village of Contalmaison for the annual ceremony that commemorates the 15th and 16th Battalion of the Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife Royal Scots who fought in the Battle of the Somme.
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL MEMORIES BY DC THOMSON
To celebrate the release of their new book ‘Lifted Over The Turnstiles’, DC Thomson & Co Ltd. have produced an interactive list named Scottish Football Memories, highlighting the most greatest and memorable moments of Scottish football.
HIBERNIAN'S EUROPEAN HAT-TRICK HISTORY
Trust Curator Tom Wright details the club’s European hat-trick history, following Florian Kamberi’s three goals against NSI Runavik in the Europa League First Qualifying Round match at Easter Road Stadium.
HIBERNIAN SCOTLAND TRIOS
The inclusion of the Hibernian players John McGinn, Dylan McGeough and Lewis Stevenson in the Scotland side for the challenge match against Peru in May this year left many wondering just when Hibs last had three players in the international side. Trust Curator Tom Wright investigates...
EASTER ROAD STADIUM OPEN DAY: THIS WEEKEND
The Hibernian Historical Trust will host the annual Easter Road Stadium Open Day as part of the Leith Festival this weekend (Saturday 17th June 2018) starting from 1pm.
THE GRETNA RAIL DISASTER
Tom Wright, Curator of the Hibernian Historical Trust, looks back on the Gretna Rail Disaster and the affect it had on the community of Leith.
