Following our acceptance in the North West Counties Football League – Division 1 North this week, we now move forwards with our preparations for the new season.
We asked the members of ‘Shakers Community’ to make the selection on the club’s new crest and we are proud to present the result on this vote above.
The overwhelming feeling from the fanbase was to ensure that this crest reflects the town of Bury in line with those that came before.
Designed by Bury fan, Nick Hunsley, the crest has been modernised to reflect our club as we head into the new era.
The coat of arms retains references to the metalwork, textile and paper industries synonymous with the town in the form of the anvil, flying shuttle and papyrus plant.
The top-right quarter now includes geographical reference to Peel Tower, adorned with two stars. The tower is a prominent monument which looks down on the town from the top of Holcombe Hill and was built as a memorial to Sir Robert Peel – creator of the modern police force and twice Prime Minister – who was born in the Bury in 1788.
The crest retains the industrious bee between two branches of the cotton plant as well as referencing ‘2020’ as our inaugural entry into the league pyramid.
Bury AFC is ‘By the Fans, For the Fans’. With respect to the level of dedicated effort from our supporters, volunteers and members in getting Bury AFC to where it is today, we will retain the town motto of ‘Hard Work Conquers All’.
We hope you will feel the sense of pride in wearing the crest and representing our town.