The Football History of Blackburn Rovers Book
The Football History of Blackburn Rovers Book - Historic Newspapers
The Football History of Blackburn Rovers Book - Historic Newspapers
The Football History of Blackburn Rovers Book - Historic Newspapers
The Football History of Blackburn Rovers Book - Historic Newspapers
The Football History of Blackburn Rovers Book - Historic Newspapers
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This personalised book features over 130 pages of authentic newspaper football reports about Blackburn Rovers, from 1912 onwards.It comes with a choice of covers and the option to have the recipient’s name printed on the cover for free.

About this book

IT’S THE FINAL DAY of the 1994/95 Premier League season, Blackburn Rovers know a draw at Liverpool will be enough. Shearer shoots … it’s in! Liverpool respond through Redknapp … 1 – 1! The tension is unbearable. Then … the final whistle blows! Blackburn Rovers have won the Premier League, their first top-flight title since 1914! Jubilation erupts across Ewood Park.

Follow the story of Blackburn Rovers through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1912. This edition charts the club’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The 1912 First Division title triumph
– FA Cup successes, including 1928 and 1987
– Blackburn’s memorable Premier League title win in 1995
– Legendary players such as Alan Shearer, Chris Sutton, and Jamie Redknapp
– Highlights from the latest seasons

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a Rovers fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Blackburn Rovers’ history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Size & Quality

Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 138

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

How is this book personalised?

Name: first name up to 13 characters, and an optional surname up to 13 characters, printed on the cover.
Gift Box: optional (see image for an example of our gift boxes)
Personal message: use the prewritten dedication, or write one for us to print, which will appear on the first page.

The Football History of Blackburn Rovers Book FAQs

How long will this book take to arrive?

Each of our orders is printed on demand, made special just for you and the reader you’ve created it for! Typically, it takes 1-3 days for our workshops to receive, make, and finally hand each order over to the postal carriers for delivery.

Make it personal

Choose the cover colour and add the recipient's name to make the gift personal. Make the book a keepsake to treasure forever.

Write a dedication

Add a dedication to the first page. Birthday, holiday, special occasion or just because. Whatever the celebration, use our suggestion or write your own personal message.

Present your Present

Add a keepsake giftbox to ensure the gifting moment is extra special.