Graham Taylor's family went to an exhibition marking 25 years of Watford FC's work in the community.

The display features memorabilia celebrating the last two decades of the club's solid roots in the town.

Rita Taylor, the wife of the club's late chairman, and daughter, Karen Colley, also attended.

Graham Taylor died last January and was also manager and pundit of the club.

Run by Watford FC Trust, the exhibition, known as 'Improving Loves, Enhancing Communities for the Last 25 Years' is on show at the Watford Museum. 

The exhibition features matchday programmes, junior hornets badges, and photos from over the years are also on display at the museum.

Students from Oaklands College in St Albans worked with the trust to create their own animation videos commemorating the achievements the trust has made in its 25 years.

Last Thursday, key people who helped organise the exhibition were joined by the Mayor of Watford, Dorothy Thornhill.

Emily Brothers’ animation was selected and she was also invited along to the evening at the museum.

Emily was chosen because her video best encapsulated what the trust stands for in their constant outreach to the community no matter the circumstances.

She said: “I felt honoured and inspired to be a part of the Watford community and celebrate the trust’s 25th anniversary.

“The whole process of the animation was challenging but it helped me explore my skills and I was privileged to represent the Watford communities journey.

“And thank you to my teacher Huma Yousaf, who has worked at the trust and guided me through my animation.”

Derrick Williams, who led the exhibition, said: “This project has been a great experience and an opportunity to share the great work the community trust has done over the last 25 years and before.

“The evening was a wonderful chance to bring everyone together who has played a part in making this happen and we wanted to acknowledge the support that we have had.”

Mayor Dorothy Thornhill, who is a patron of the registered charity Watford FC’s CSE trust, added: “The trust is the jewel in Watford’s crown. We should be so pleased and proud as a town that our club puts people first and really helps to make a difference to their lives.”

The exhibition runs at the Watford Museum until the end of the month.

The ongoing 25th Year anniversary celebrations were made possible by the award of £55,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund.