The Rosebery Charity Cup was a football competition organised for senior clubs from the East of Scotland.
History The tournament was organised by and named for an early patron of Scottish football, Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery. It received continued support from his son, Harry Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery, after Archibald's death in 1929. A charitable competition, the chief beneficiaries of the funds it raised were the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and the Leith Hospital. It was traditionally played as the last games of the season and ran from the 1882–83 season to the 1944–45 season. The trophy is on display in the Heart of Midlothian Museum.
Rosebery Charity Cup, Hearts Heritage, 28 May 2022 Rosebery Charity Cup, Scottish Football Historical Archive, 18 July 2020
In 1932–33, to mark the tournament's 50th anniversary, the previous season's League champions Motherwell were invited to participate, while the venue for the final, Tynecastle, was draped in primrose and rose, the recognised Rosebery racing colours.
Performance by club Club Winners Runners-upHeart of Midlothian3220Hibernian2217Leith Athletic415St Bernard's47Mossend Swifts11Armadale01Motherwell01Rest of Edinburgh XI01
See also Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup East of Scotland Shield Wilson Cup (football)
References
External links Full results at Scottish Football Historical Archive Hearts in the Rosebery Charity Cup at London Hearts Supporters Club