NMRD Object of the Month

Established in 2012, the National Museum of Roller Derby (NMRD) is the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. In 2016, to celebrate our new permanent home in Glasgow Women’s Library’s new Bridgeton HQ, we bring you an ‘Object of the Month’ from our ever expanding collections.

We want your old team shirts, flyers, zines and other paraphernalia to illustrate the remarkable development of the sport in the UK. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for future announcements on how to donate items to the Museum.

Photos taken by Rebel Rebel #15 (aka Catheine Hemelryk) with thanks to Joe Brown & Luke Harby

End of the World Series 6th place trophy awarded to the Vendetta Vixens. The trophy is in the shape of a roller boot.

NMRD Object of the Month: Roller Derby tournament trophy

By GWL | Published 5th April, 2019

The National Museum of Roller Derby is the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. April 2019’s NMRD Object of the month is a tournament trophy from the End of the World Series in 2012.

Two Early Glasgow Roller Derby flyers: one on the left dates from the early days of the league when they were known as Glasgow Roller Girls, while the right shows Chaos on the Clyde, the first WFTDA tournament held in Scotland.

NMRD Object of the Month: Glasgow Roller Derby flyers

By GWL | Published 1st March, 2019

The National Museum of Roller Derby is the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. March 2019’s object(s) are Glasgow Roller Derby flyers.

NMRD Object of the Month: Team Scotland Roller Derby Badge

By GWL | Published 1st February, 2019

The National Museum of Roller Derby is the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. February 2019’s object is a Team Scotland badge to support the team at the Roller Derby World Cup that took place in February 2018 in Manchester, England.

NMRD Object of the Month: ‘Get yer skates on’

By GWL | Published 4th January, 2019

The National Museum of Roller Derby is the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. January 2019’s NMRD Object of the month is ‘Get yer skates on’, a feature in the Student Newspaper from 2010 introducing the sport.

NMRD Object of the Month: Green-Eyed Blockstar poster

By GWL | Published 12th December, 2016

The National Museum of Roller Derby is the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. December’s NMRD Object of the month is the poster for Green-Eyed Blockstar, the first Women vs Men bout in the UK.

NMRD Object of the Month: Track Queens programme

By GWL | Published 14th November, 2016

The National Museum of Roller Derby is the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. November’s NMRD Object of the month is the programme for the 1st European WFTDA Tournament in 2012.

Original drawing for Severn Roller Torrent artwork, 2011

NMRD Object of the Month: Severn Roller Torrent artwork

By GWL | Published 14th October, 2016

The National Museum of Roller Derby is the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. October’s NMRD Object of the month is the original drawing for the Severn Roller Torrent artwork.

Inside Line magazine, Issue 1, September 2011 (cover)

NMRD Object of the Month: First issue of Inside Line magazine

By GWL | Published 16th September, 2016

The National Museum of Roller Derby is the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. September’s NMRD Object of the month is the first issue of Inside Line magazine, from September 2011.

NMRD Object of the Month: Roller Skating NHS Nurse’s uniform

By GWL | Published 5th August, 2016

The National Museum of Roller Derby is the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. August’s NMRD Object of the month is a Roller Skating NHS Nurse’s uniform worn at the 2012 London Olympic Opening Ceremony by a London Rockin’ Roller skater.

NMRD Object of the Month: Shoetown Slayers & Vendetta Vixens Roller Derby team shirts

By GWL | Published 8th July, 2016

National Museum of Roller Derby is the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. July’s NMRD Object of the month is a pair of team shirts from the Shoetown Slayers & Vendetta Vixens.