Barnet, LondonEst. 1888“The Bees”

Retro Barnet Shirts

A classic Bees shirt in amber and black from the 1950s, when Barnet were an amateur side at Underhill. Our retro shirts are made from 100% cotton.
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Barnet 1950s Retro Football Shirt Barnet 1950s Retro Football Shirt
Est. 1990The original retro shirt company
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
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Barnet Retro Kits

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Barnet 1950s Retro Football Shirt 1950s
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Barnet 1950s

£46.00
Short sleeve
£46.00
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → Red retro football shirt personalised with any name and number 10 Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

The Barnet kit story

Barnet kit timeline
  1. 1888Barnet FC formed, after spells as Woodville and New Barnet
  2. 1907First match at Underhill, a 1–0 win over Crystal Palace
  3. 1912Merger with Alston Works AFC brings the amber and black
  4. 1946FA Amateur Cup winners, beating Bishop Auckland 3–2
  5. 1991Conference champions under Barry Fry and into the Football League
  6. 2013Leaves Underhill for The Hive

Few kits in English football are as distinctive as Barnet’s amber and black. At TOFFS we recreate retro Barnet shirts inspired by the Bees’ long history on the edge of north London. Our classic Barnet kits are 100% cotton, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

Amber and black

Barnet trace their roots to Woodville FC in 1882, taking the Barnet FC name in 1888. The amber and black became the basis of the strip after a 1912 merger with Alston Works AFC, whose colours came from its workers at a dental manufacturer. The Bees nickname is thought to come from beehives near the club’s early ground.

Underhill and the Amateur Cup

Underhill was home from 1907 until 2013. In 1945–46 Barnet won the FA Amateur Cup, beating Bishop Auckland 3–2 in the final. Our Barnet 1950s Retro Football Shirt looks back to the amateur years that followed.

Into the League

Under Barry Fry, Barnet won the Conference in 1990–91 and joined the Football League. In 2013 the club left Underhill for The Hive in Harrow. Explore more classic clubs in our retro League Two shirts, or add a name and number to make yours unique.

Barnet shirt FAQs

Why do Barnet play in amber and black?+

The colours became the basis of the Barnet strip after a 1912 merger with Alston Works AFC, whose kit came from its workers at a dental manufacturer.

Why are Barnet called the Bees?+

The nickname is thought to come from beehives near the club’s original ground in the early 1900s, and it suits the amber and black colours.

Can I add a name and number to my Barnet shirt?+

Yes. Choose a name and number for £12, or just a name or just a number for £7.50. We match the lettering style to the era of your shirt.

What sizes do the Barnet shirts come in?+

Adult shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and we make a kids’ range too. Check the size guide on each shirt for chest measurements.

Can I return my shirt?+

Unpersonalised shirts can be returned within 14 days. Personalised shirts are made to order, so they can’t be returned unless faulty.