A combined frame of Oxford Harlequins and Wallingford RFU under 16s shirts.

A combined frame of Oxford Harlequins and Wallingford RFU under 16s shirts.

A combined frame of Oxford Harlequins and Wallingford RFU under 16s shirts.

Switzerland international rugby shirt presented to Oxford Harlequins RFU by Jorn Voegtli (Oxford Harlequins 2022) upon his second cap for Switzerland v Lithuania on 12th November 2022.

England rugby shirt presented to Oxford Harlequins RFU by Maud Muir (Oxford Harlequins 2007 - 2012).  England v Italy, April 2022.

A shirt supplied by Katie Miles of Oxford Information Labs, sponsors of the Oxford Harlequins Women's First XV.   Thx Katie.

Thanks to Carl for allowing me to frame a Yarnton Blue football shirt as a gift for their management.

Thanks to Julian Hitchman for giving me the opportunity to frame his Vietnamese football shirt.

A New Zealand All Black 'singlet' training top owned by Conrad Smith (NZ 2004 - 2015) and presented to rugby enthusiast Tony Edney by his brother, Nathan Smith.

I thought I would start 2023 by showcasing a frame I completed in October 2022 for Witney Town and Aylesbury United football legend, Peter Hutter. The shirt was presented to him during his time at Aylesbury back in 1988 by England striker Gary Lineker as recompense for Peter receiving a bit of a black eye during the England friendly that was arranged prior to Bobby Robsons team travelling to the 1988 Euros in Germany. The frame includes photos, the programme, entry ticket, and a newspaper cutting, and was given to him by his wife Sue for his 60th birthday.

I’ve finally put together a bit of memorabilia for my boy Benj Taylor highlighting last seasons FA Cup televised moment for Banbury United v Barrow … unfortunately they lost, but they did themselves proud and eventually ran away with the league title, with Benji playing a major part in what was an excellent squad of players and management. I’m sure everyone is looking forward to the new season

Thank you to Graham Cole, Director of Oxford United sponsors Planet Recruitment, for giving me the opportunity to frame his signed shirt, as well as allowing me to frame two signed personal Manchester United shirts from Jadon Sancho and Lee Sharpe for his collection.

Thank you to Kevin James for giving me the opportunity to frame his signed Hibernian shirt and his signed Barcelona shirt.

A signed Southampton FC shirt, framed for my good friend Gary Dawkins for his birthday 👍.

Thanks again to Stuart Timony for giving me the opportunity to frame his signed Neil Ruddock Liverpool shirt 👍.

PROJECT BENSON COMPLETED

Thanks to Morley Benson for giving me the opportunity to frame an Arsenal FC football shirt for his fathers birthday.

Thanks to James Rogers of Cotswold Bespoke Carpentry for giving me the opportunity to frame a 2020/21 shirt for his sponsored team, FC Mills. 👍.

Thanks to James Rogers of Cotswold Bespoke Carpentry for giving me the opportunity to frame a 2021//22 shirt for his sponsored team, Ducklington Sports. 👍.

Thanks to Julian Hitchman for giving me the opportunity to frame his Vietnamese football shirt.

A signed England shirt by local International footballer, and now TV pundit, Martin Keown. Thanks Stuart. 👍.

A signed England shirt by ex-Leicester City and England defender David Nish. Thanks again Stuart. 👍

Thanks to local cricketer Paul Humphreys for giving me the opportunity to frame his match-worn and signed Alistair Cook 2013 Ashes shirt.

"Thanks for framing the shirt, just hung it in the office and it looks fantastic. Paul" 

Joels birthday, and a signed Aston Villa FC shirt from their 2014/15 season.  From one Villa fan to another, thanks for giving me the opportunity Mark Reynolds  👍.

A gift of a team shirt signed by his Abingdon Youth players and presented to coach Aaron Burgess by Mark Reynolds.

Thank you to Stuart Timony for giving me,  the opportunity to frame his England shirt signed by Paul Merton. 

Thank you Joe Cockroft for trusting me to frame your collection of programmes relating to the iconic Milk Cup adventure for Oxford United back in the 1985/86 season. A final 3-0 win against QPR in front of a packed Wembley Stadium will be remembered and celebrated by all Oxford fans forever .... hopefully it will happen again in my lifetime

I was asked by Pete Salt to repeat a framing that I recently completed for our group administrator Joe Cockcroft, which included all of his Oxford United programmes relating to their 1986 Milk Cup run and his fathers match ticket.  The attached photo shows the final product, complete with engraved plaques supplied by Witney Trophy Centre, which Pete is well pleased with 

Thank you to Sports Memories member Mike Grant for giving me the opportunity to frame five of his son Jorges’ football shirts covering his recent professional career at clubs such as Nottingham Forest, Notts County and Lincoln City. Jorge is currently playing at Peterborough United, and we wish him luck for the season ahead 👍⚽️.

Found a couple of early framings which I completed a while ago at the start of my little venture but which hadn’t found themselves onto my website (the red and black shirt was my very first attempt during a training course 😂), now finally showcasing Charlie Taylor and her early footballing years with Oxford United Development 👍 

A signed shirt by Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher, apparently one of the first coloured referee shirts to be used, framed for Kevin Rose. Thanks again Kevin 👍.

Rugby shirt, badges and photos framed for Iain Wakefield

Thank you to Jo Gordon for giving me, www.nicktaylorframing.co.uk, the opportunity to frame her husband Ian ‘Flash’ Gordon’s match shirt which he wore during his time with Oxford United F

Thank you to Colin Priest for giving me the opportunity to frame this shirt as a gift for his father as part of a trio of his Coventry City shirts, one of which is a great memory of their 1986/87 FA Cup winning team.

Thank you to Colin Priest for giving me the opportunity to frame a trio of his Coventry City shirts, one of which is a great memory of their 1986/87 FA Cup winning team.

Thank you to Colin Priest for giving me the opportunity to frame his signed squad shirt as part of a trio of  Coventry City shirts, one of which is a great memory of their 1986/87 FA Cup winning team.

A big thank you to Lee Young for giving me the opportunity to frame two of his old Swindon Town shirts, one in particular that includes a signed programme and represents the clubs Div 1 play-off victory against Leicester City back in 1993.

A big thank you to Lee Young for giving me the opportunity to frame two of his old Swindon Town shirts, one in particular that includes a signed programme and represents the clubs Div 1 play-off victory against Leicester City back in 1993.

A big thank you to footballer Michael Alexis for giving me the opportunity to frame two of his Oxford United match shirts 

Signed shirt by the Brazilian Ronaldo.

An original Oxford Harlequins RFU shirt, framed for hanging in their clubhouse

A fifth shirt framed for local footballer and current North Leigh FC Assistant Manager Michael Alexis, celebrating his appearance for Salisbury City FC against Sheffield United in the FA Cup 3rd round back in 2012, complete with programme and team sheet 👍. 

Found some old boxes of memorabilia in my loft recently and decided to frame something of my own for a change … l remember it like it was only yesterday, so can’t believe it’s over 40 years ago that I had my 180 minutes of fame … played for Clanfield on the Saturday against Didcot and lost by loads, but must have done something right as I impressed then Coventry scout (and future manager) John Sillett who recommended me to be selected for Coventry City reserves v Man City on the Tuesday after just one days training, followed by selection to play away v Newcastle Utd at St James Park on the Saturday. Didn’t play too bad considering, but only covering for injuries so never a chance of anything further once everyone was fit as playing behind Jim Blyth (Scotland keeper), Les Sealey (RIP .. ex Man Utd and one of the best trainers I worked with), and a young Steve Murcott, who was the only fit professional keeper on their books at the time and playing in the first team. But had a great 12 months experience regularly training with internationals, and playing in the Cov youth team with many colleagues who went on the play at higher levels.

So, my advice to my own kids and to any young player of any sport is to always enjoy and make the most of your opportunities and play the best that you can as you never know who may be watching, and also make sure you ‘obtain 🤫’ as much memorabilia as you can … which might seem uneccesary at the time but you never know when you might want to show off your own history when others (especially your own kids 🤨) don’t believe you later in life 😂👍🏻.

Finally, after months of cancellations due to bloody COVID , I’ve been able to complete a training course on creating box framed memorabilia, which has given me the tools to complete the attached test project of showcasing my sons old football boots and photos. Lots of lessons learnt in trying to get the best end result, and I’m now confident in adding these creations to my framing portfolio.

Thank you to Colin Priest for asking me to once again frame some signed football shirts for him.  Two items completed … Arsenal shirt signed by the squad to commemorate their last match at Highbury, and a second Arsenal shirt signed by Gunners legend Tony Adams …

My good friend and local footballing legend ‘Sir’ Peter Foley recently asked me to re-frame one if his old ROI shirts that I originally completed for him as one of my very first projects. Pete has found a programme and medal that refers to his involvement for ROI in the Toulon tournament back in 1979, and I hope the revised frame complete with team photo shows off his memorabilia as he would like. Thx Pete 

Thank you to Colin Priest for asking me to once again frame some signed football shirts for him, this time an England shirt signed by the squad from the Sven era … 

Thank you to Mark Jarvis for giving me the opportunity to frame his signed Tottenham Hotspur shirt, complete with ticket and wristband, for a family Xmas present, and which is now hanging proudly on his wall. I hope you like it.

A big thank you to local football star Anaclet Odhiambo for giving me the opportunity to frame two football shirts and chosen photographs, both completed before the Christmas break, and hopefully now hanging proudly in his home.

Back in December 2020, Oxford United asked its supporters to submit nominations for fans who they felt had served above and beyond during the difficult times being experienced, with the winner receiving a signed match edition Poppy Shirt.  

The first winner selected was Oxford Utd supporter Laura Sanders, an NHS nurse helping to raise funds for the charity, Dreamflight (www.dreamflight.org)

Laura got in touch with me earlier this year to ask if I could frame her shirt, with photos, and I attach with this post the end product.

Please take the time to read Lauras story via the attached Oxford United web link, and watch the video of her presentation with a surprise guest.

And if you are feeling generous, I believe the link to her Just Giving page for Dreamflight is still active ... 

Thank you Laura for giving me the opportunity to frame your shirt, and good luck with your future ventures.

https://www.oufc.co.uk/.../poppy-shirt-winner-laura-sanders/

Finally finished framing some memorabilia for my kids ... For Benj Taylor, a training top with photo and certificate to show off his 18 months being involved with the MK Dons Academy up to the 2012/13 season ... Great memories, loads of travelling, and made many friends, but time seems to have flown by so quickly .....

Finally finished framing some memorabilia for my kids ... for Charlie Taylor, a set of Southampton Girls FC shirts and team photos to highlight her two year involvement in the Under 16s Regional Talent Centre from 2016 to 2018.  Great memories, loads of travelling, and made many friends, but time seems to have flown by so quickly .....

Thank you to Jane Dix for giving me the opportunity to frame a Barcelona shirt and photos for her grandson Tobys Xmas present. I’m reliably informed that he won’t see this post, so Jane has allowed me to show the frame early and to promote my services for anybody else who may have specific ideas for Xmas.

Thank you to North Leigh FC for giving me the opportunity to frame a selection of signed and memorable football shirts and photos, including one kindly donated by past player Chris Allen, all to be showcased in the new re-decorated clubhouse.

Thank you to North Leigh FC for giving me the opportunity to frame a selection of signed and memorable football shirts and photos, including one kindly donated by past player Matty Taylor, all to be showcased in the new re-decorated clubhouse. 

Thank you to North Leigh FC for giving me the opportunity to frame a selection of signed and memorable football shirts and photos, including one kindly donated by past player Jamie Cook, all to be showcased in the new re-decorated clubhouse.

Thank you to North Leigh FC for giving me the opportunity to frame a selection of signed and memorable football shirts and photos, including one kindly donated by past players Andy Caton,, all to be showcased in the new re-decorated clubhouse.

Signed North Leigh FC and Oxford United FC shirts made available for framing after the  North Leigh Legends X1 -v- Oxford United Legends X1 NHS Charity Match which took place on Sunday 27th September at Eynsham Park.  Double frame now hanging in the North Leigh FC clubroom. 

A framed shirt completed for my good friend and Oxford United Legend ‘Sir’ Peter Foley, this time representing his Republic of Ireland U21 involvement in the ‘Festival International de Football’ in Toulon. Complete with medal and pendant, and a special engraved plaque supplied by the Witney Trophy Centre. A great way to keep those old memories alive 👍👍

A big thank you to John and Stacey McDonough for giving me the opportunity to frame a signed Charlie Austin QPR shirt for Alfie, complete with some really nice photos and an impressively engraved plaque supplied by the Witney Trophy Shop .... I hope it looks good on your wall, Alfie 

Congratulations to George, and thank you to North Leigh FC for giving me the opportunity to frame the signed Oxford United shirt which was raffled during the North Leigh Legends X1 -v- Oxford United Legends X1 NHS Charity Match which took place on Sunday 27th September at Eynsham Park.

Thank you to North Leigh FC for giving me the opportunity to frame their signed North Leigh shirt which was raffled to spectators during the North Leigh Legends X1 -v- Oxford United Legends X1 NHS Charity Match which took place on Sunday 27th September at Eynsham Park.

Four shirts framed (Pen Mill Girls U16, Ilminster Town, Yeovil Town Ladies FC, and Southampton Women FC), complete with photographs, all representing the footballing career to date of Erin Bloomfield, and now all hanging proudly in her dad Rays' office as his reminder, as she follows her dream of playing in the US at Troy University from this summer

Thank you Dan Webb for giving me the opportunity to frame your signed Limited Edition Oxford United shirt, number 41 out of 50, purchased in aid of the NHS.

A massive Happy 50th Birthday to my good friend Tim Hodgetts. It was a pleasure to find and frame an actual Ipswich Town FC shirt (No'4) from his 1985/86 Academy era and present it to him on behalf of his family and friends. Hopefully the photos also brought back good memories of years gone by, especially the team photo ... Thanks to all who helped and contributed ...

A big thank you to my good friend and Oxford United Legend 'Sir' Peter Foley for allowing me to work on his old Republic of Ireland International shirts.. I hope they look good on your wall, Pete, after being in a drawer all those years, and if you're happy with the outcome 

A big thank you to my good friend and Oxford United Legend 'Sir' Peter Foley for allowing me to work on his old Republic of Ireland International shirts. I hope they look good on your wall, Pete, after being in a drawer all those years, and if you're happy with the outcome 

A big thank you to my good friend and Oxford United Legend 'Sir' Peter Foley for allowing me to work on his old Republic of Ireland International shirts. I hope they look good on your wall, Pete, after being in a drawer all those years, and if you're happy with the outcome 

A little momento put together for my son Benj Taylor to remind him of his time at Hartpury College and University 👍

Idle hands .... currently working on framing anything that I can find to keep www.nicktaylorframing.co.uk occupied, including this shirt that has been hanging around in my daughters wardrobe for a few years waiting to be put up on the wall. It's a Duckington FC shirt worn by my daughter Charlie Taylor during her early footballing days, expertly coached by Christophe Thessieu and Jon Clarke back in 2009/10. Strangely, in those days Charlie seemed to be one of very few girls playing football in the boys Witney & District League .... how times have changed (for the better ....) 

Had a little time on my hands over the weekend to complete a little bit of memorabilia for my daughter Charlie Taylor , who is about to embark on a 4-year soccer scholarship in Kansas (once everything settles down). Good luck for the future Chaser, and enjoy every minute.

Time on my hands to complete a few pieces of family memorabilia that have been hanging around in the workshop ... this is for my son Benj Taylor, and is his American International College soccer shirt from last season. And just in case you think that being number ‘0’ means that a player is bottom of the pile, note that in US soccer ‘goal-tenders’ are actually numbered ‘0’ or ‘00’ 😂😂. Strange 🤔🤔

Thanks to my old friend John Heap for asking me to frame his sons Northern Ireland football cap. Hope you liked it Aaron Heap, and wishing you all the best for the future.

Thank you to Oxford Harlequins RFC for trusting me to frame two old shirts for their recent Open Evening. Here is a picture of Neil Hopper, Chairman of Oxford Harlequins RFC, alongside the completed shirts of the two clubs that formed Oxford Harlequins back in 1996, Oxford Old Boys RFC and Oxford Marathon RFC.

Oxford Harlequins Club Secretary Jack Pooler with a new addition to The Owen Smith Lounge

Oxford Harlequins Club Secretary Jack Pooler with a new addition to The Owen Smith Lounge

Oxford Harlequins Club Secretary Jack Pooler with a new addition to The Owen Smith Lounge

"You will be pleased to hear that Jamie was delighted with his birthday gift and he loves the Quins shirt too. We haven't yet put them on the wall but when we do I will definitely send you some pictures which we would be happy for you to use for your marketing needs.  Thanks again.

Best wishes: Cath"

A signed Team Sky cycling shirt framed for my brother-in-law Mr Tony Edney. A fine collection of signatures, including Sir Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish. Thanks Tone, it looks great on your toilet wall !!

It's rather satisfying when a craft is completed and received by its new owner. Glad you like it Kayla.

Thank you to Southampton RTC U16s star Keira Skeels for trusting me with her prized England shirt, given to her after her England Womens U17s and 'Player of the Match' appearance in October against Scotland U17s in the UEFA Championship 2017/18. I hope you like it, Keira, and I am sure there are many more PoM performances to come.

Thank you to another talented Southampton and England U16 girls footballer, Ella Morris, for allowing me to frame her debut England shirt. Congratulations Ella, more appearances at all levels to come in the future I'm sure.

Thanks to Alisha, another talented Southampton RTC and England U16 International, for allowing me to frame her prized England shirt complete with team photos.

A sad night for the Southampton Girls RTC as they say goodbye to their excellent Technical Director Lois Fidler, who is leaving to join the FA as their Womens Talent ID Manager, a role that is well deserved. And on a personal note, I would like to thank Lois for all her hard work and commitment during the 18 months that my daughter Charlie Taylor has been part of the Southampton set-up. I have never once heard Charlie complain or ask to miss training, and the elite responsibilities and discipline instilled into the coaches and the players by Lois has made our weekly travelling commitments worthwhile. All the best in your new challenge, Lois, and I am sure you will give the FA a bit of a shake-up when it comes to women football, I think they need it.

Thanks to my good friend Michael 'Pudge' Cross for allowing me to frame his Letcombe FC club shirt. Hope it hangs well in the clubhouse Mick 👍

A signed Eddie Howe AFC Bournemouth shirt presented to Dave Mott of Physio Fitness by Eddie Howe for all his hard work at the football club. Thank you for letting me loose on the framing Dave !!!

Asked by Kitty Cleeve from So’ton RTC U16s to reframe her signed England shirt from the ‘Sven’ era. Lots of really cool signatures on display, so I hope it looks good on your wall, Kitty. Thanks for giving me the responsibility