More than £5m pledged for Welsh football museum in Wrexham

The Welsh Government is providing a further £5.45m for the new Football Museum for Wales in Wrexham.

The Welsh Government's Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden at Wrexham Museum.Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden made the announcement on a visit to the city.

Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden said: “Wrexham is the birthplace of Welsh football so it’s the ideal location to celebrate the sport’s heritage. “Today’s announcement is a great example of the Welsh Government’s commitment to Wrexham and North Wales, especially following the recent disappointing news from the UK Government about the failed levelling-up fund bid.”

Protecting and promoting Wales’ culture and heritage forms part of the Co-operation Agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru. The Deputy Minister added: “I am grateful to all our partners who we continue to work closely with on this project including Wrexham County Borough Council and the FAW.

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