Vote to decide Northampton museum exhibition 100th local object

The public are being invited to vote for what should be the 100th object to be included in a new museum display reflecting local life.

Five items have been shortlisted for inclusion in the history of Northamptonshire in 100 Objects exhibition at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery from September.

The shortlist includes Northampton Town’s 2020 League Two play-off final trophy, a Dr Marten’s boot and the lantern from Northampton’s Diwali lights festival.

The exhibition is part of the Arts Council England-funded Histories of Northamptonshire project.

The Conservative-controlled West Northamptonshire Council said 99 other objects had already been selected by guest curators and museum experts.

The final piece will be chosen by a public vote, which is open until 31 March.

Councillor Daniel Lister said: “This exhibition is a fantastic way to celebrate Northamptonshire’s incredible history, and we want the community to have a say in how their recent past is represented.

“Each of the shortlisted objects reflects a different aspect of our county’s evolving identity, from activism and creativity to sport and industry.”