An outstanding ode to the history of Bolton Wanderers has gone on display in the town centre with a spectrum of images, kits, trinkets and even an old Burnden Park turnstile.
L.S Lowry’s “Going to the Match” has arrived in Bolton Museum as the centrepiece of a new exhibition which details the highs and lows in the long history of Bolton Wanderers.
The exhibition is a timeline of images and stories including that of the Wartime Wanderers, The Burnden Park disaster and the final goodbyes to the iconic grounds.
Mathew Watson, curator of the exhibition, said although they were only given three months to pull it all together, the enthusiasm from fans has been incredible.
He said: “The Lowry approached a few months ago and asked if we would like to borrow this amazing iconic Painting of Burnden Park.
“Of course, we said yes but we wanted to make it part of a much bigger exhibition celebrating his connections with Bolton and the history of Bolton Wanderers.
“We had three months and an amazing response from fans who have lent us items like football boots, their old photos, kits and personal stories from the Burden Park days.”
The enthusiasm from fans and locals at the exhibition on Saturday, March 25, was clear as a crowd of new and nostalgic fans took the tour and shared their memories.
The inspiration behind the exhibition, 'Going to the Match', is on display at the centre of the room and depicts what a match day means to fans.
Lowry’s walks from Salford to Bolton are also detailed across the wall, showing the famous artist’s connection to the town and how he came to create the iconic painting.
The exhibition celebrates Bolton Wanderers in the year that marks the 100th anniversary of the club’s first FA Cup Final victory in 1923 and will run until June 25.
There will be several tours, film screenings, family workshops, talks and even a charity walk taking place as a part of the Wanderers' celebrations.
The free tours will take place on Saturday, April 29, May 27 and June 24 as well as Tuesday, March 28, April 25, May 30, June 20.
For more information on dates, leaflets will be located inside the exhibition at Bolton Museum.
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