'The Citizens' cigarette card 1930s

Another City cigarette card from Ogden's who produced a set called 'AFC Nicknames' in the 1930s.

The first City Magazine - 1967-68

This was an official City magazine produced for the 1967-68 season.  The foreword by City Chairman Mr A.V. Alexander is interesting as he comments the next step for the team is to bid for honours.  This season would, of course,  be the start of the most successful era in City's history.  The magazine has 60 pages, well worth the price of 2/6 when it was published, and is packed full of fascinating features about City and some of  our rivals in Division One.   I acquired mine off ebay for 99p, an excellent buy for a little bit of City's history, highly recommended.

Manchester derby cigarette cards

Cigarette cards depicting Manchester derbies from 1928, issued by Gallaher's. The company issued their first set of football cards in 1910. The 2 cards above are from the 'Footballers in action' set from 1928.

Manchester derby 1920 Illustrations

Illustrations from the 20th November 1920 Manchester Derby which was a 1-1 draw.

'Nationwide' City Book

Nationwide was a BBC news and current affairs television programme broadcast on each weekday following the early evening news. It followed a magazine format, combining politics, consumer affairs, light entertainment and sports reporting.  The programme featured a mini-series on City in the 1977-1978 season and viewers could send away for the 26 page book pictured above.  At 12 years old, this was the moment that got me interested in City,  and I was hooked from that day on!  Peter Barnes was my favourite player in the team featured by Nationwide.  Little did I know I'd have to wait until 2011 to see them win a major trophy!
A lot of Nationwide's content was live and this was not recorded,  the series on City would have been pre-recorded and is probably still in the BBC's archive. Will it ever see the light of day again?  I'd be grateful for any further information on this series.

City 1937 - Coronation Year Champions

City won the 1st Division title in 1937 and this poem describes the winning qualities of the team, while also correctly 'predicting' United would be champions in 1997! 

Manchester City Postcards early 20th century

Postcards from around 1902-03,  published by Valentines.  This is when City played at their Hyde Road ground. These postcards have recently been on ebay with a starting price of £95 each!