Heritage

Looking back at the Bees
Bees United is now the lawful custodian of the Brentford FC collection of items, programmes and overall archive. We are building completely new catalogues for all the items and objects. We are building the BU collection too. More news to follow and we will keep you posted

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The unique Stan Bowles

Each player would prepare in different ways. Stan Bowles was a late changer, never putting his kit on before 2.30pm and often not until 2.40. Fred Callaghan let them do their own thing. Jonathan Burchill has compiled this collection of facts and figures to remind us that Stan was unique
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1889 Heritage shirt

It was 1889. Brentford Rowing club had decided to form a new winter sport club for their members. They also decided that the kit colours would be claret and blue. Bees United has realised that shirt for you to wear in 2024 and it’s in the Superstore, now!
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Martin Lange Vase

Paul Stembridge, one of the BU Archivists, recalls Martin Lange's contribution in the 1980's including the vase which is now part of the BU archive
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The Great West Rd

Early 20th century, the Brentford landscape was transformed with industries setting up factories along the ‘Golden Mile’ of the Great West Road. They were modern stylish and eye-catching, and your parents, grandparents worked there.
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