The long and intricate process of
How the Football Walk of Fame plaques were made, through photos.
How the Football Walk of Fame plaques were made, through photos.
1. The Gordon Banks Pattern is placed in a casting box.
3.The pattern is removed leaving a sand impression of the plaque detail and molton bronze is poored into the casting box
5. The plaque is then brushed ready for polishing
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2. The surface of the face and the graphic detail is rammed with a special casting sand.
4.When cool the plaque is removed.
6. The finished product.
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Football Walk of Fame plaques are made by
PHOTOCAST PRODUCTS LIMITED
website: www.photocast.co.uk
PHOTOCAST PRODUCTS LIMITED
website: www.photocast.co.uk
ON THE WINGS OF DESTINY by David Courtney
A CELEBRATION CD
COINCIDING WITH THE LAUNCHES OF THE NFM
CHURCHILL PAINTING UNVEILING AND THE FOOTBALL WALK OF FAME
Founder of the Walk of Fame Ltd and Grammy award winning song writer David Courtney,
'ON THE WINGS OF DESTINY' (Spirit of 66)
featuring the beautiful vocals of Russian singing star, Marina Kapuro.
MARINA KAPURO flew in from Russia to PERFORM LIVE 'On the Wings of Destiny' at the NFM
All proceeds from the sale of the CD to Sir Bobby Charlton's 'Find A Better Way' charity.
CD download available to buy at - http://cdbaby.com/cd/courtneyworld3
2015
FOOTBALL WALK OF FAME
Media Launch
Football Walk of Fame, media launch - Soccerex Convention 7th September 2015
David Courtney, Paul Trevillion, Sir Bobby Charlton, Dr. Kevin Moore

At the 2015 Soccerex Convention in Manchester, Sir Bobby Charlton unveiled plans for the first FOOTBALL WALK OF FAME, a permanent ‘free to view’ tribute to the global icons of International football. Among the first to be immortalised will be the members of the 1966 England team including manager, Sir Alf Ramsey, as part of the National Football Museum’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Summer 2016.
The FOOTBALL WALK OF FAME has been made possible as the result of a collaboration between internationally renowned composer, founder of the UK Walk of Fame cultural attractions David Courtney, ‘Master of Movement’ legendary sports artist and innovator Paul Trevillion and the National Football Museum.
In addition to the 11 English heroes from the 66 team and England manager Sir Alf Ramsey, there will be another 13 world football icons inducted, alongside Brazilian international Pelé who will receive the first ‘Football Walk of Fame Legend Award’. Displayed as a trail leading to the entrance of the Museum, the FOOTBALL WALK OF FAME will feature images of inductees immortalised with stunning iconic Trevillion drawings embedded in brass plaques.
David Courtney says: “This has been a long time dream come true for me as a massive football fan and to be involved in creating a true legacy to the sport I love is beyond all expectations. I am particularly proud that the 'FOOTBALL WALK OF FAME’ will re-establish our place in history as the ‘birthplace’ of the greatest sport in the world. We are creating a global landmark for the game and one that we envisage will attract football fans from all corners of the globe.”
Paul Trevillion is quoted as saying: “The National Football Museum which embraces the history and the future of football is the perfect location for the FOOTBALL WALK OF FAME which allows the millions of football fans worldwide to walk in the footsteps of the greatest players to grace the game. I am deeply honoured that my football art will help to bring the FWF to life.”
Dr Kevin Moore, Director of the National Football Museum, adds; “We’re delighted to introduce the FOOTBALL WALK OF FAME in Manchester to the world. This is an excellent way for us to honour and celebrate some of the greatest International names in the game, and we’re looking forward to working with the unique talents of Paul Trevillion and David Courtney on this prestigious project. This is going to be a wonderful attraction for football fans, families and tourists visiting the City."
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DAVID COURTNEY Grammy nominated composer & record producer David Courtney has written & worked with some the biggest names in music during his 50 year career including, Roger Daltrey, Sir Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, discovered Leo Sayer and penned hits including ‘The show must go on’ ‘One Man Band’ &‘Giving it all away’ and has sold in excess of 33 million records world-wide
The FOOTBALL WALK OF FAME has been made possible as the result of a collaboration between internationally renowned composer, founder of the UK Walk of Fame cultural attractions David Courtney, ‘Master of Movement’ legendary sports artist and innovator Paul Trevillion and the National Football Museum.
In addition to the 11 English heroes from the 66 team and England manager Sir Alf Ramsey, there will be another 13 world football icons inducted, alongside Brazilian international Pelé who will receive the first ‘Football Walk of Fame Legend Award’. Displayed as a trail leading to the entrance of the Museum, the FOOTBALL WALK OF FAME will feature images of inductees immortalised with stunning iconic Trevillion drawings embedded in brass plaques.
David Courtney says: “This has been a long time dream come true for me as a massive football fan and to be involved in creating a true legacy to the sport I love is beyond all expectations. I am particularly proud that the 'FOOTBALL WALK OF FAME’ will re-establish our place in history as the ‘birthplace’ of the greatest sport in the world. We are creating a global landmark for the game and one that we envisage will attract football fans from all corners of the globe.”
Paul Trevillion is quoted as saying: “The National Football Museum which embraces the history and the future of football is the perfect location for the FOOTBALL WALK OF FAME which allows the millions of football fans worldwide to walk in the footsteps of the greatest players to grace the game. I am deeply honoured that my football art will help to bring the FWF to life.”
Dr Kevin Moore, Director of the National Football Museum, adds; “We’re delighted to introduce the FOOTBALL WALK OF FAME in Manchester to the world. This is an excellent way for us to honour and celebrate some of the greatest International names in the game, and we’re looking forward to working with the unique talents of Paul Trevillion and David Courtney on this prestigious project. This is going to be a wonderful attraction for football fans, families and tourists visiting the City."
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DAVID COURTNEY Grammy nominated composer & record producer David Courtney has written & worked with some the biggest names in music during his 50 year career including, Roger Daltrey, Sir Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, discovered Leo Sayer and penned hits including ‘The show must go on’ ‘One Man Band’ &‘Giving it all away’ and has sold in excess of 33 million records world-wide