Bishop Auckland FC, boasting 10 Amateur Cup victories, played a pivotal role in footballing history. In a time where local pride flourished, amateur football was at the epicenter of social lives in small towns across the region. Legends like Bob Thursby, who captained England while training to be a dentist, epitomised the era.
In a bid to captivate a new generation with the magic of local sporting history, we crafted an augmented reality mural narrating Bob’s extraordinary journey. Touring the region with support from Bishop Auckland Town Hall (BATH) Gallery and fueled by workshops at Bishop Auckland College, our project unearths the forgotten powerhouse of South Durham’s Amateur Football league.
We are on the hunt for new venues to showcase the mural and additional artwork in the collection. If you are a sports venue, gallery or museum and want to house the portable mural as part of it’s tour, get in touch with us via hello@neckofthewoodstudio.com
The project was funded by No More Nowt and supported by Durham Amateur Football Trust (DAFT) and Bishop Auckland FC.
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