We are delighted to announce that, with the kind permission of Leicester City Football Club, the Leicestershire Football Archive is now hosting a curated selection of historical features by acclaimed Club Historian and Archivist, John Hutchinson.
For many years, John’s “Heritage” section has been a cornerstone of the award-winning CITY matchday magazine. His deep dives into the club’s vault go far beyond simple match reports; they offer a vivid window into the social history of Leicester, the evolution of the professional game, and the legendary figures who have graced Filbert Street and King Power Stadium.
From the austere, single-sheet programmes of the post-war rationing era to the “Unseen Treasures” of the club’s vast memorabilia collection, these articles represent a lifetime of dedicated research. This digital collection allows fans and historians alike to explore the milestones that shaped the Foxes.
Explore the links below to rediscover the heritage of Leicester City through the eyes of the man who knows it best.
LCFC Locations
There are many locations in Leicester and Leicestershire which have been very significant in the history of Leicester Fosse and Leicester City.Some of the buildings have long gone, some have changed and some are still with us.
Emmanual Baptist Church |
LCFC Landlords
Throughout the history of the professional game, players have faced the problem of what to do when they hang up their boots. Many Leicester Fosse and Leicester City players took over pubs, several of which have now disappeared. This season we will be rediscovering and revisiting these ‘Players’ Pubs’ and uncovering the stories about them and about the landlords who ran them.
History with Hutch
During the 2020 lockdown, John compiled a series of authoritative and compelling chronicles documenting the trajectory of Leicester City Football Club, meticulously charting its progression from its humble beginning in a garden shed to its historic achievement as champions of the English Premier League.
The Founding and Early Years Of Leicester Fosse In the first part of a new series, Club Historian John Hutchinson tells us all about the foundation of Leicester City, formerly know as Leicester Fosse, and the early days of the Club – including where they played, what colours they wore and interesting facts on players and fans. |
In the second part of a new series, Club Historian John Hutchinson tells us about the story of Leicester Fosse and Leicester City through its memorabilia. |
Leicester Fosse & Leicester City In the third part of a new series, Club Historian John Hutchinson talks us through 1919, a year of royal significance, as a new chapter in our history began. |
Club Historian John Hutchinson tells us about the story of Leicester City during the 1920s through its memorabilia. |
Leicester City Before the Second World War With war looming, the Foxes were undergoing a period of change, while some promising youngsters were also coming through the ranks |
Starting in the middle of the Second World War and ending with the Club’s first FA Cup Final, the 1940s was an interesting, yet dramatic decade for Leicester City. |
Leicester City Club Historian John Hutchinson takes us through a period which started with a managerial revolution that ‘turned the Club upside down and inside out’. |
Legendary goalkeepers, cup finals and the Ice Kings… Club Historian John Hutchinson takes us through the ’60s at Filbert Street |
Leicester City In The 1970s & 1980s Second Division title wins, a Charity Shield victory, an attempt to sign Johan Cruyff and legendary players coming through the ranks… things were never dull in the ’70s and ’80s for the Foxes |
Leicester City In the ’90s and ’00s Club Historian John Hutchinson takes us through the ups and downs of two eventful decades for the Foxes. |
Club Historian John Hutchinson takes us through the best decade in Leicester City’s long history. |