Apr 20, 2023 · Historians have pushed back against the alleged slavery links of the three-mast ship in the badges of Manchester's two main football clubs and on the city's coat of arms.

The reason that Manchester City has a ship on its badge is pretty simple, it represents the Manchester Ship Canal, a massive project at the time and one that was synonymous with the city of Manchester at the end of the 19th and start of the 20th centuries.

Nov 16, 2022 · The new badge retains an image of a ship, an element that has featured on every badge since the club changed their name from Ardwick AFC to Manchester City in 1894 and represents the Manchester ship canal, a key artery for …

Oct 20, 2024 · It depicts a ship and a red field with three yellow lines. The maritime vessel reminds us of the region’s ancient trading activity. The diagonal stripes refer to the Grell dynasty. Inside the circle is the inscription “Manchester City FC.” 1970 – 1972. In 1970, the designers changed the style of the logo’s graphics.

With the Manchester Ship Canal less than a decade old, it was in this new badge (above) which served as Manchester United’s club crest from 1902 to 1960, that a ship first appeared. It was in some ways adapted from the city’s official coat of arms.

Mar 24, 2022 · The connection between that port and the Manchester people cannot be overstated. And through the decades, the Manchester clubs have had a ship on their badges to show that deep connection. Man City first included the ship in their badge in 1945, while United first included it in 1960.

The 2009/10 away kit of Manchester City was inspired by the Manchester bee featuring a black shirt with yellow shoulder inserts. Following the May 2017 Manchester Arena bombing the bee emblem gained popularity as a public symbol of unity against terrorism, appearing on protest banners and graffiti.

Nov 16, 2022 · The first true badge of Manchester United took inspiration from the Manchester coat of arms: it carried the city’s motto of “Concilio et Labore” — meaning “Wisdom and Effort” — and three yellow stripes represented the Irwell, Irk …

Apr 20, 2023 · Neither of Manchester's two big football clubs have plans to alter their club badges despite criticism that the emblems of a ship both include may celebrate slavery. The famous badges of both...

Sep 21, 2024 · This emblem featured an orange shield with three yellow oblique lines, a clipper ship, and was held by a white deer and a golden lion. The badge echoed the city’s maritime heritage, celebrating its historical trading significance.