We present two first-day covers which were specially produce to celebrate significant events in the history of Port Vale FC.
The first was produced in 1976 and celebrated the club’s centenary (this one, the editor’s, has also been autographed by Kenny Beech):
The second was produced in 1993 and celebrated the club’s first success at Wembley Stadium in the Autoglass Trophy:
A clipping from 1914 recalls how a “gallant” Port Vale side suffer a narrow defeat to their neighbours.
A clipping from 1914 recalls how seats were damaged at the Old Rec stadium…
A clipping from 1892 reports on a home humbling for the Valiants as they concede ten to the Blades…
A clipping from 1919 recalls the unique occasion of Leed City’s expulsion and the appointment of Port Vale to take over their fixures…
Here are a selection of clippings from 1939 including action shots of Vale playing at their Hanley ground…
In this clipping from 1923, the inquest into the tragic death of Tom Butler is announced.
