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Research highlights North East football teams' industrial heritage links
Overview
Research presented by Dr Tosh Warwick at the INCUNA International Conference on Industrial Heritage in Spain showcases how North East football clubs like Sunderland AFC and Middlesbrough have preserved the region's industrial history through their stadiums and community projects.
Key points
- Dr Tosh Warwick presented research at the INCUNA International Conference on Industrial Heritage in Gijón, Spain.
- The research highlights the connections between Sunderland AFC's Stadium of Light, Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium, and the region's industrial heritage.
- Sunderland's Stadium of Light was built on the site of the former Wearmouth Colliery and incorporates mining history through features like a Davy Lamp sculpture and a pit wheel.
- The Coals to Goals project by the Foundation of Light inspires young people and encourages regional pride.