MORE THAN A SHIRT FOOTBALL SHIRT EXHIBITION
Schedule
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Barking Learning Centre (Barking Library) | Barking, EN
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Football shirts are more than pieces of fabric. They are symbols of journeys, communities, memories, and identity. More Than A Shirt is a unique exhibition by the London Jersey Gallery that explores the powerful stories woven into football shirts from across generations and cultures.Through a carefully curated collection of iconic and rare jerseys, the exhibition examines themes of migration, social inclusion, belonging, identity, and history. Each shirt serves as a cultural artefact, revealing how football has connected communities, reflected social change, and provided a sense of home for people from diverse backgrounds.
From stories of migration and settlement to moments of collective pride and cultural expression, More Than A Shirt highlights the role football has played in shaping lives both on and off the pitch. Visitors will discover how a simple football shirt can carry personal memories, represent entire communities, and preserve important chapters of social history.
Hosted at the Barking Learning Centre, which houses Barking Library and serves as a community-focused learning and cultural space in the heart of Barking, the exhibition invites visitors of all ages to engage with football heritage through a new lens.
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Barking Learning Centre (Barking Library), Barking Learning Centre (Barking Library), Barking, EN, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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