Our upcoming exhibition pays homage to one of Southport’s greatest history makers – the incomparable Red Rum. We are looking for any stories or objects you think may be relevant to the exhibition, please get in touch. Email info@theatkinson.co.uk.

Red Rum

Red Rum

3 July – 2 October 2021

Red Rum rose from the humblest beginnings to become Britain’s best-known and best-loved racehorse. His unequalled record of three wins and two seconds in the Grand National actively saved the race itself when its future was in serious doubt.

In this exhibition, we trace his life through a racing career which took him over 300 miles and 1800 obstacles to his becoming an iconic sports celebrity in retirement.

The regular sight of Red Rum flying over the Southport sands where he trained thrilled many a local resident and this exhibition hopes to capture some of that magic as we tell his unique story.

Curated by Jane Clarke, Historian of Aintree Racecourse and Curator of The Grand National Museum.

Posted on 10 April 2021 under Exhibition, General news