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Arthur Wharton the miner remembered
A FURD-sponsored brick, in memory of Arthur Wharton, has been placed on the Commemorative Wall in the Yorkshire Main Commemorative Trust's Memorial Garden.The garden, which is adjacent to the…
27 Sep 2012 / News /
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Looking Back to Arthur
30-minute recording of a BBC Radio 4 programme about Arthur Wharton, broadcast on 4th December 1998
Library / Audio cassette
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Arthur Wharton
Audio cassette recording of a feature on Arthur Wharton on Radio 4 on 27th November 1997
Library / Audio cassette
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Arthur Wharton project well under way
Young people from Westbourne School, Sheffield have been creating some great art work inspired by the story of Arthur Wharton. The workshops took place as part of FURD's Arthur Wharton Heritage Project, and…
11 Jan 2012 / News /
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Arthur Wharton Archive
A collection of documents relating to the life of Arthur Wharton. They include the research notes of Wharton's biographer Phil Vasili; copies of family photos and other documents; some newspaper articles;…
Library / Various
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Amazing Arthur! Picture Book
A True Story About the Amazing Arthur Wharton
Library / Booklet
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Arthur Wharton, Victorian Sporting Superstar
A 16-page comic illustrating the story of Arthur Wharton, the world's first black professional footballer, produced by FURD as part of its Arthur Wharton Heritage Project alongside the educational booklet,…
Library / Comic
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Arthur Wharton Story, the
Arthur Wharton: 1865 to 1930 The World's First Black Professional Footballer
Library / Booklet
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Arthur Wharton Heritage Project
Exhibition containing 9 A2 size (59cm x 42cm) posters. Includes information about Wharton as well as some of the work that took place as part of the Arthur Wharton Heritage Project (poetry, artwork and new…
Library / Exhibition
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Antiques Roadshow rescheduled but Arthur clip available now
Unfortunately Arthur Wharton's scheduled appearance on the Antiques Roadshow was smashed 3 sets to 2 by the men's single's final last night - if the tennis had finished 10 mins earlier it would have…
07 Jul 2014 / News /
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New Arthur Wharton learning resources from FURD
Today, 28th October, is a special day - the 148th Anniversary of Arthur Wharton's birth in Accra, Gold Coast. FURD's Arthur Wharton Heritage Project is currently finalising a 6-piece set of educational…
28 Oct 2013 / News /
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Arthur Wharton; Ooh Ah Showab Khan
Audio cassette recording of radio features on BBC Radio Sheffield, 25/11/97: Phil Vasili talking about the Arthur Wharton film, and 'Ooh Ah Showab Khan' play at Myrtle Springs School
Library / Audio cassette
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Arthur Wharton and Lisa Sultanti on television
Arthur Wharton, the world’s first black professional footballer, is the subject of a BBC television documentary shown on 7th January. FURD’s Arthur Wharton Heritage Project Manager, Lisa Sultanti, features…
07 Jan 2013 / News /
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Arthur Wharton set for massive TV audience
Arthur Wharton's story is set for national exposure this Sunday, 6th July, when FURD's Howard Holmes and Wharton's great-granddaughter Dorothy Rooney appear on BBC1's Antiques Roadshow at 8pm.…
01 Jul 2014 / News /
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Arthur Wharton; Let's Kick Racism
Audio cassette recording of radio features: Side A: Arthur Wharton on BBC World Service programme 'Outlook';Side B:Let's Kick Racism - BBC Radio 5
Library / Audio cassette
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Arthur Wharton Exhibition
This exhibition about the world’s first black professional footballer and world record-breaking sprinter was created by Doncaster Museums. It consists of 7 laminated posters, approximately 104cm x 69cm.…
Library / Exhibition
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Former pub landlord Arthur Wharton watches over drinkers in new pub mural!
A mural honouring the life of Arthur Wharton, the world's first black footballer, has been unveiled on the side of a Rotherham pub. The black and white image of Wharton, who played for Rotherham United as…
02 Apr 2014 / News /
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Rescheduled Antiques Roadshow appearance for Arthur - golf permitting!
Arthur Wharton was a great all-round sportsman, but (so far) there is no record of him playing golf or tennis. The scheduled appearance on BBC1's Antiques Roadshow set for 6th July was postponed due to the…
14 Jul 2014 / News /
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First Black Footballer: Arthur Wharton 1865-1930
An Absence of Memory
Library / Book
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Blue plaque for Arthur Wharton is unveiled in Rotherham
On 7th September 2023, a blue plaque was unveiled in Rotherham in honour of Arthur Wharton, the world's first black professional footballer.
13 Sep 2023 / News /
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Campaign for a blue plaque to mark Arthur Wharton's house in Moorthorpe
FURD is backing a campaign to raise money to pay for a blue plaque outside Arthur Wharton's house in Moorthorpe. Arthur Wharton was the first black professional footballer and a world record sprinter. After…
02 Nov 2017 / News /
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Arthur Wharton
A poem about Arthur Wharton composed by storyteller Alec Williams for sessions with Hexthorpe Primary School in Doncaster
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Arthur Wharton 125th anniversary celebration in Rotherham on Sunday 7th September
Join us this Sunday, 7th September, at a special event in Rotherham to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Arthur Wharton becoming the world`s first black professional footballer. The event takes place between…
02 Sep 2014 / News /
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'Arthurian Legends' and 'Arthur, Arthur, What's the Score'
Two poems about Arthur Wharton
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Blue plaque for Arthur Wharton unveiled
A blue plaque to honour Arthur Wharton has been unveiled by Tameside Council at the Tameside Stadium, home of Curzon Athletic Football Club, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire. Wharton, the world's first black…
18 Sep 2012 / News /
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Jackie Kay visits FURD's Arthur Wharton Archive
As part of One Game, One Community weeks of action in football, Sheffield United teamed up with Off the Shelf, Sheffield's festival of words, to commission award-winning writer Jackie Kay MBE to write a…
31 Oct 2012 / News /
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FURD marks 2014 as Arthur's Year
An exciting range of educational materials is being launched by FURD to coincide with the 125th Anniversary of Arthur Wharton signing for Rotherham Town in 1889 - and so becoming the world's first black…
20 Feb 2014 / News /
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Compilation Tape no. 2
Arthur Wharton book launch; The New Football Communities
Library / Video
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Deadline extended - Job opportunity with Arthur Wharton Heritage Project
Please note that the deadline for applications has been extended to Monday 1st August. Interviews will now be held the week beginning Monday 8th August. Football Unites, Racism Divides (FURD) is seeking a…
11 Jul 2011 / News /
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Arthur Wharton: A Black Star Shines in Space
A poem inspired by the story of Arthur Wharton.
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Statue of Arthur Wharton is unveiled at St George's Park
FURD was present at the National Football Centre, the training hub developed by the English FA at St George`s Park, Burton-on-Trent, on 16th October to witness the unveiling of a 16 foot statue of Arthur…
04 Nov 2014 / News /
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FURD launches new Arthur Wharton resource pack
FURD celebrated the completion of its Arthur Wharton Heritage Project on 28th November 2013 with an event showcasing a pack of new learning resources produced as part of the project. The two-year Heritage…
11 Dec 2013 / News /
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Arthur Wharton poems by Hexthorpe Primary School, Doncaster
This collection of a rap, a chant and two poems inspired by the story of Arthur Wharton were written by children at Hexthorpe Primary School in September 2008 with storyteller Alec Williams at an event run by Doncaster Libraries for the launch of the Cultural Olympiad.
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Arthur Wharton and Walter Tull
A workbook for teachers containing ideas for educational activities based on the stories of two of the earliest black footballers, Arthur Wharton and Walter Tull.
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150th anniversary of Arthur Wharton's birth
28th October 2015 marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of Arthur Wharton, the world`s first black professional footballer. Arthur`s achievements and story have been catalysts for the promotion of racial…
08 Nov 2015 / News /
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A Century Apart?
A booklet aimed at children telling the stories, in verse, with footnotes, of Arthur Wharton and Paul Elliott. It is illustrated by Ted Smith-Orr. Through these stories of two black footballers playing in…
Library / Booklet
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Tribute to Sheila Leeson
Following the sad news we reported last week of the death of Sheila Leeson, the following tribute to Sheila has been written by Phil Vasili. Phil was supported by FURD to research and write the biography of…
03 Nov 2021 / News /
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Sheila Leeson 1931 – 2021
Football Unites, Racism Divides is very sad to learn of the passing of long-time supporter of the project, Sheila Leeson, who died on Monday 25th October in Moorgate Hollow care home, Rotherham. She was 90…
26 Oct 2021 / News /
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FURD and FARE at the African Cup of Nations
Football Unites and FARE members are involved in a number of activities at the African Cup of Nations in Ghana. One highlight is a football festival from 30 January to 2 February, where FARE will organize…
29 Jan 2008 / News /
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Generations united by FURD's Arthur Wharton project
FURD held an event last week to showcase work inspired by our Arthur Wharton Heritage Project. The 'soiree', hosted by Sheffield United's Legends of the Lane museum, brought together participants…
03 Apr 2012 / News /
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Sporting History Brought to Life in Film
The story of Britain’s first black professional footballer is to be brought to life in a new film from Football Unites Racism Divides. ‘The Arthur Wharton Story’ which has been made possible with a grant…
25 Oct 2012 / News /
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FURD goes to Ghana to discover Wharton's roots
FURD’s Arthur Wharton Heritage Project has just returned from a trip to Ghana. 81-year-old Sheila Leeson, Wharton’s closest living relative in Britain, and her daughter Dorothy, have travelled to Accra in…
12 Nov 2012 / News /
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Forgotten Heroes: Free online talk about the Early Black Football Pioneers
To celebrate Black History Month, Howard Holmes, the Chair of FURD's Trustees, is giving a free online talk about early black footballers.
12 Oct 2021 / News /
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Here's My Pitch
Audio file of Jackie Kay rehearsing her poem 'Here's My Pitch' about Arthur Wharton.
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First black professional footballer celebrated at World Cup
Staff and young people from Football Unites were delighted on Saturday when a delegation of Ghanaian fans wound a path from the DOM Cathedral in Cologne to our nearby Streetkick game drumming, singing and…
19 Jun 2006 / News /
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RIP Frank Arrowsmith
FURD is very saddened to hear of the passing of Frank Arrowsmith, a proud miner at Yorkshire Main Colliery who was a great friend of FURD, and trustee Kev Titterton in particular.
01 Dec 2020 / News /
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FURD thrilled at Heritage Lottery Fund support to tell hidden story of Arthur Wharton
The story of Arthur Wharton - who is widely considered to be not just the first black professional footballer in the world but also a highly skilled professional athlete and cricketer - is to be captured…
05 Jul 2011 / News /
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Tea with the Lord Mayor
On 17th January, a group of FURD workers, trustees and volunteers attended a reception in the Lord Mayor’s Parlour in Sheffield Town Hall. The Lord Mayor, John Campbell, thanked FURD for its work which he…
21 Jan 2013 / News /
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Football Unites, Racism Divides
Compilation tape
Library / Video
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Football Association pays tribute to Sheila Leeson
The role of a Yorkshire grandmother in discovering the history of Britain’s first black professional footballer was recognised by the Football Association before England’s friendly with Ghana at Wembley on…
24 Mar 2011 / News /
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