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Nicknamed “the Clarets” (after the dominant colour of the home shirts), they were one of the founding members of the Football League in 1888. Burnley has played home games at Turf Moor since 1883, after the club had moved from the original premises at Calder Vale.
Oct 27, 2023 · The story of how Burnley FC has grown over the years will be laid out in an archive called 'Clarets Collected'. It will launch in Burnley Library on November 3. The heritage exhibition will feature memorabilia, match programmes and photos, the collection delves back into the club's illustrious past as part of a major fan-led heritage project by ...
Oct 28, 2023 · The fascinating story of Burnley FC is set to be unfolded in an exclusive archive collection called 'Clarets Collected' which is due to be launched at the town's library on November 3.
Jun 21, 2018 · Gazing out towards the Jimmy McIlroy Stand, stationed in the directors' box at Turf Moor, it doesn't take long for the memories of Burnley's first ever game in Europe to come flooding back to Jimmy Robson.
The nickname “Turfites” alludes to the ground’s name of course whereas “Clarets” refers to the celebrated club colours. Burnley have not always played in their famous claret and blue though. The first colours were black and yellow stripes earning the club the nickname “Hornets”.
The club is nicknamed "The Clarets" because of the dominant colour of its home shirts. Burnley's current emblem is based on the town's coat of arms. The team have a long-standing rivalry with nearby club Blackburn Rovers, with whom they contest the East Lancashire Derby.
Nov 7, 2023 · The exclusive heritage project has seen the Friends of Lancashire Archives join forces with Burnley Football Club in the Community, the National Football Museum, experts, fans and a host of partners in order to produce a fascinating look back into the club's illustrious past.
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