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From Robins To Dragons

New exhibition at Wrexham County Borough Museum

'From Robins to Dragons' is a photographic exhibition centred on Wrexham FC and the Racecourse Ground, both of which have been at the centre of high drama in recent years.

Les Evans, Wrexham FC supporter and former Wrexham Evening Leader photographer, has followed the club for many years. In this his third and most ambitious exhibition, Les has selected a series of his own striking photographs that capture the passion of the supporters, the action on the field and the characters central to the events that have so threatened the future of Wrexham FC and the Racecourse.

When the exhibition was first planned, neither Les Evans or the museum staff knew if the exhibition would be a celebration, with the club saved, or a wake for a club that had lost its home. On many occasions during the run-up to the opening, Wrexham could so easily have lost both its football club and the historic ground. However, with new owners at the Racecourse, the photographs tell a positive story that will hearten fans and make outsiders ask questions why the club’s future was so much in doubt.

The exhibition includes football memorabilia from the Welsh Football Collection and on loan from famous Wrexham players. The exhibition also tells the story of the club from its beginnings in 1872 and allows you to contribute your own memories of Wrexham FC to the storyline.

The exhibition was officially opened by Anthony Fairclough, the chief executive of Wrexham Football Club on Monday 27th November at 6.15pm. The exhibition is on show at the museum until April 14th 2007 and will feature a series of children’s activities for younger football fans. Look out for news of the on-line version of the exhibition!

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