The strange tale of Port Vale and a whale…
OVF were kindly loaned this unusual photograph by Port Vale FC for our Vale Vaults exhibition…
Vale Vaults exhibition
OVF’s unique Port Vale memorabilia exhibition.
Vale Vaults Extra: who’s that man?
Of the many items kindly shown to us at the Vale Vaults exhibition, this is the one which entertained us the most at OVF Towers. We’ve pixelated out this person’s identity so read on to find out who it is…
The Sentinel’s 1950-51 season preview
It’s 1950 and the start of an exciting new era for Port Vale – the move to the Vale Park stadium – and here’s how the Sentinel previewed the forthcoming season…
Port Vale 1954 FA Cup semi-final: the Sentinel’s preview
Port Vale 1954 FA Cup semi-final: we look at the special Sentinel newspaper produced for the biggest game in Port Vale’s history – the FA Cup semi-final against West Bromwich Albion.
The 1954 side pictured at home…
Iron Curtain stars at home: taken from a Sentinel FA Cup semi-final special on display at the Vale Vaults exhibition, here are some unique period portraits of the legendary Freddie Steele side pictured at home.
Vale Vaults unearths unique Vale artefact
EXCLUSIVE: The Vale Vaults exhibition has resulted in the discovery of an 1886-87 Port Vale “subscriber’s” ticket – described by historian Jeff Kent as the second oldest Vale artifact he has seen.
Vale Vaults Extra: the Czech programme
We were delighted to be handed this programme during the Vale Vaults exhibition. It marks the visit of Czechoslovakia to Vale Park, the first time a national side had played either of the Potteries sides. The next year, the Czechs reached the 1962 World Cup final.
Vale Vaults Extras: a red club crest
One of the more unexpected elements of the Vale Vaults exhibition was the number of fans bringing items to the exhibition. Here, we profile an unusual red Port Vale crest.
What’s on show at Vale Vaults?
As Rob continues to prepare for the first-ever OVF exhibition, he’d like to give you all a list of some of the things that should be on display.
Vale Vaults exhibition
In 2014, OVF founder Rob Fielding curated the first-ever free Port Vale fans memorabilia exhibition. Look back at the event here.