The Football History of Bristol City Book

THE FINAL WHISTLE blows at Fratton Park, and the roar from the fans is deafening! After 65 long years, the Robins have done it, promotion to the First Division is finally secured! A tense 0 – 0 draw against Portsmouth on the last day of the season was all it took. Alan Dicks’ side held firm, resisting every attack, every challenge. The travelling supporters spill onto the pitch, hugging players and singing at the top of their lungs. Decades of heartbreak, near-misses, and frustration vanish in an instant. Bristol City are back in the top flight!

Follow the story of Bristol City through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1905. This edition charts the Robins’ remarkable history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The 1 – 0 FA Cup victory over Arsenal in 1905
– Promotion to the First Division in 1906
– The club’s FA Cup Final appearance in 1909, 1975/76 Promotion to the Top Flight
– Memorable derby days and dramatic cup runs
– Highlights from the latest seasons

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and special message to create a unique gift. Whether for a lifelong Robins supporter, a football historian, or someone who’s lived every high and low — this is not just a gift, but a piece of Bristol City history to be cherished for generations.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Cover: Hardback 

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 134

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.