The Hibernian Historical Trust will once again hold an open day as part of the Leith Festival on Sunday 17 June 2018 from 1pm – 5pm.
The tours, which are self-guided, offer visitors the chance to explore many areas of the stadium and get up close with a range of historical Hibernian items held by the Trust.
The main reception holds the Hall of Fame exhibition with photographs of many of the legendry figures in the club’s glorious history.
The Boardroom where directors meet visiting dignitaries ahead of kick off houses the famous Gordon Smith exhibit containing his five league championship medals as well as commissioned portraits of Lawrie Reilly, Eddie Turnbull Pat Stanton and George Best, painted by Aine Devine.
Match worn boots and jerseys belonging to members of the Famous Five will also be on display,
In addition display cabinets holding jerseys, boots and other memorabilia from the past will be available to view in the Gallery and Players’ Lounge where photographs of past glories adorn the walls.
The East Stand concourse holds enlarged famous programmes for home games against Real Madrid, Naples and Barcelona and the outside wall contains personalised stones with messages.
The South Stand houses the Hibernian Community Foundation offices whilst the Famous Five Stand has a plaque in memory of former player James Main.
Visitors will also be able to visit the home and away dressing rooms and go pitchside down the tunnel where they can pose for photos in the dugouts.
Volunteers and club staff will be on hand throughout the stadium to answer questions and provide further information
This year’s displays will include memorabilia from the Scottish Cup win, a Lego model of Easter Road Stadium and much, much more.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
