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May 18, 2023 · Turf Moor has been the home of Burnley FC ever since the ground was built and opened in 1883. The Clarets were formed in 1882 and moved to the Turf in the following year, where they have been ever since.
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.
1 day ago · Burnley Football Club is an English football club founded in 1882 and based in Burnley, Lancashire. The club plays in the Championship. The nickname Clarets, given to the club’s players, refers to the predominant colour of their home shirt, which was adopted along with blue during the 1910-1911 season in reference to the dominant club in English football at the time, Aston Villa.
A home win of 2-1 over Orient saved them on the last day of the season. Now, with Burnley back in the upper part of the League, Clarets Collected is helping to collect and preserve the Club’s...
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”.
Oct 27, 2023 · A major heritage project will give people a rare glimpse into the past of one of the country's oldest professional football clubs. 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.
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.
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