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May 18, 2023 · Turf Moor became home to the Clarets in 1883, a year after it was built. The football club was invited to the site by the cricket club, which remains next to the stadium to this day. The Clarets played their first game at the Turf in 1883 but lost 6-3 to Rawtenstall. Various development of the site has taken place over the years, with stands ...
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.
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 ...
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”.
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.
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...
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Oct 27, 2023 · The fascinating story of one of the country's oldest professional football clubs is to be unfolded in an exclusive archive collection called 'Clarets Collected', which is due to be launched at the town's library on Friday, November 3.
