Accrington Stanley Mural on The Crown

The local economy

The mural is visually striking and has attracted visitors to the area, which potentially boosts local business and helps the local economy.

Arts, culture & heritage

The mural has enriched the cultural landscape of our community. We have celebrated Accrington Stanley through art, and the mural has contributed to the area's cultural identity. The mural weaves together iconic elements of Accrington Stanley and the wider community. Among the many features are recognition of Accrington as a founding member of the Football League; a chimney symbolising Accrington’s industrial heritage, complete with a blue plaque marking its Football League founding status and a list of the 12 founding members; a milk bottle, a nod to the club’s famous television advert; the Accrington Pals; and the town’s distinctive NORI brick. The artwork also includes the outline of the Coppice, a celebration of the club’s promotion to League One in 2018, the Stanley Ultras’ drum, and many more carefully chosen references that reflect the pride and identity of the town. QR codes have also been included to help those visiting the mural to find out more, such as a history timeline.

Activity, health and leisure

The mural has created a conversation within the community, with many taking a trip to visit it in their leisure time.