Name/TitleScarf, Justin Fashanu Goal, Proud Canaries, David Shenton.
About this objectA scarf for Norwich City F.C with an illustration of Justin Fashanu and the commentary of his legendary goal against Liverpool.
Justin Fashanu was the first professional footballer to come out/be outed as gay. He was the first black footballer to command a £1 million transfer. After being accused of sexually assaulting a 17 y/o boy, he committed suicide in 1998.
The scarf was illustrated by local Norwich queer cartoonist David Shenton.
MakerNorwich Canaries
Maker Roleorganiser
Place MadeNorwich
Subject and Association Keywordsfootball
Subject and Association KeywordsLGBT
Subject and Association KeywordsLGBT+
Subject and Association KeywordsLGBTQ
Subject and Association KeywordsLGBTQIA
Subject and Association KeywordsLGBTQ+
Subject and Association KeywordsLGBTQIA+
Subject and Association Keywordsgay men
Subject and Association Keywordsgay
Named CollectionNorfolk Heritage Centre: Norfolk LGBTQ+ Collection
Credit Line"The Norfolk Heritage Centre’s collection of printed ephemera (some 67,000 individual items) offers a unique insight into the changing nature of everyday life in the east of England. These types of primary, uninterpreted documents were produced only for short-term use (they were never intended to be kept). The Norfolk LGBTQ+ Collection is comprised of ephemera (leaflets, posters, flyers), maps, magazines, books, badges, photographs, zines, amongst many other items telling local LGBTQ+ stories. The collection has been donated by local LGBTQ+ groups and individuals, including Norwich Pride and the Norfolk LGBT+ Project.
Object Record: LGBT Football"
Object Typeclothing
Object numberQNFK 2024.11
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
