Ahead of Newcastle’s clash with Manchester City tomorrow, we continue our journey into the Mail Sport archives — back to a time before Middle Eastern cash turned these historic sides into two of the richest clubs in the world.
Like City, Newcastle is a club of modest beginnings.
They were founded in 1892 when rivals Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End merged in the Northern League – now the ninth tier.
You can buy copies of many of these pictures by visiting the Northcliffe Collection.
Kevin Keegan lifts off in a helicopter as he gives a final wave to the fans at St James’ Park
Former Newcastle player Jimmy Howie behind the counters in his London tobacconists shop in 1955
George Eastham, who played for Newcastle from 1956 to 1960 leaves St James’ Park after a press conference
Mirandinha and Neil McDonald of Newcastle United, with carnival girls Sharon Bannister and Julia Dos Santos from London School of Samba in 1988
Charlie Mitten (in suit) pictured with his Newcastle players for the 1961-62 season
Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery shakes hands with Jackie Milburn back in 1949
Sam Cowan massages Newcastle’s homegrown player Charlie Crowe’s injured foot
Newcastle arrive back to St James’ Park with the FA Cup in 1955 after beating Man City 3-1
Bobby Corbett at home. The ex-Newcastle player’s hobby was racing pigeons
Jimmy Scoular admires the FA Cup with his wife Joyce after winning the trophy back in 1955
