Fan groups, former players and Lincoln City have come together to launch a new initiative aimed at protecting and celebrating the club’s history, and I’m delighted to say that we’re involved at the Stacey West.
The preservation of Lincoln City history is something I feel so passionate about. It’s why I have the archive section on the site, and why I spend some afternoons producing articles about the sixties, seventies and eighties, when they don’t always get the instant views. They’re important, and this site has always looked to bring history back to life, either by my articles, Malcolm Johnson‘s, or guest writers.
It was brilliant to have been approached by the 1884 Collective, which will take a joined-up approach to preserving key moments, stories and identity. Working alongside the Lincoln City Foundation, we will bring heritage to life through community events, such as the recent 50th anniversary celebrations of the 1975/76 promotion side.
Board director David Lowes said: “We are taking a structured approach and have set up a Heritage Committee to oversee the work of the Collective, which the Red Imps Community Trust will chair.
“The Trust has championed this area for some time and holds the Fans’ Share, so it’s appropriate they continue leading the work relating to heritage assets.”
Julian Buttery, who will chair the new committee, added: “There is a lot we want to achieve, and we are delighted to be working in partnership with those who have a passion for heritage.
“We want fans to be at the heart of this, whether that is sharing their stories, showcasing memorabilia, or volunteering to support events and projects.”
Lowes also stressed the importance of unity between club and supporters, saying: “Working collectively, we aim to show that we’re as serious about preserving and celebrating our history as we are about making it.”
I’m really excited to see what the future holds for the 1884 Collective, which is ironic given that it’s strength lies in the past!
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