AN exhibition marking the rich history of Darlington FC's Feethams football ground has opened.

Farewell to Feethams - which it is hoped will attract more than 15,000 people - is a project run by the Darlington Supporters' Trust to mark the end of the football ground and the move to the new stadium on the outskirts of town.

At the centre of the project is a photographic exhibition at the Arts Centre over the next two months.

Over half a season, 15 photographers took thousands of black and white images at the 120-year-old stadium. The best 40 pictures, including images by fans and The Northern Echo photographers, are displayed at the exhibition, alongside stadium memorabilia.

All 1,200 photos, which capture those working behind the scenes as well as on the pitch, are to be held in a permanent archive.

The show also includes photos from Feethams' past and taped memories from fans and former players. The exhibition has been organised - and mostly sponsored - by fans.