Unique exhibition graphics & visuals for Bolton Library & Museum Services' Reebok & Norman Walsh exhibition

Open from 5th July 2025 to 18th January 2026, Impression is chuffed to have collaborated with Bolton LMS, along with a wealth of specialist contributors, to create its immersive "Reebok and Norman Walsh: The Bolton History of the Running Shoe" exhibition in the Temporary Exhibition Gallery at Bolton Museum.

Backed by our significant experience in creating eye-catching sports and outdoor retail graphics for major names across the UK, Impression's team was commissioned to design, produce and install this running shoe-focused exhibition with contributions from shoe designers, athletes, archivists and sneakerheads making for an immersive, insightful exhibition that captures the interest of everyone from fashion lovers and sports enthusiasts to those interested in our local history. Exhibits include rare memorabilia, vintage designs, and interactive displays, which Impression has presented around the exhibition hall for visitors to enjoy and learn from.

Joe Foster, co-founder of Reebok, says:

"It’s fantastic that Bolton Museum has decided to stage an exhibition to showcase the importance of Bolton in the heritage of the sports industry."

Delivering graphics & visuals which make a striking impact at the "Reebok & Norman Walsh" exhibition

Impression's team created an immersive, themed experience inside the exhibition, which is now open to the public, ready for a busy summer season. Impression's graphics and visual branding specialists designed, created and installed informative wall displays, display stands and bespoke props which are set to make a striking impact on visitors throughout the 6-month exhibition.

Educating Bolton's local community through engaging & informative exhibition displays & large format graphics

To keep visitors engaged and informed, and in collaboration with our Bolton LMS client, Impression designed, created and installed educational displays stretching across the walls of the exhibition, containing information about the origins and evolution of the running shoe.

As well as being informative, Impression's design team carefully positioned the picture frames, infromative wall signs and wall cabinets to keep exhibition visitors interested and immersed. Contributions and support from designers, athletes, archivists and sneakerheads added valuable insight into this exhibition which takes a visitor through the evolution and history of running shoes and Bolton's role in their journey.

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Immersing exhibition visitors through bespoke display stands & themed exhibition props

Creating an immersive exhibition space was Impression's goal when designing the bespoke display stands, cabinets and props, embodying the exhibition's running shoe theme by creating a giant shoe box stand featuring the Union Jack and displaying vintage shoe exhibits.

With years' of experience in creating striking retail graphics, bespoke props and sports-centred campaign materials in-house at our workshop in Bolton, Greater Manchester, Impression's display stands enhance the exhibition's focus through free-standing, quality display units which draw attention to their visuals and maximise interest in these rare exhibits.

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Check out Impression's museum displays, display stands & bespoke props for Bolton Library & Museum Services' new exhibition

 

A bespoke, shoe box themed display stand, designed and installed by Impression for Bolton Library and Museum Services’ new exhibition, open in time for the summer season.

 

Impression's team created bespoke, themed Norman Walsh shoebox display props for Bolton Library and Museum Services’ new exhibition "Reebok and Norman Walsh", creating a joined-up, cohesive exhibition that immerses visitors in Bolton's history of the running shoe story.

 

Impression designed, created and installed these themed wall display cabinets holding shoes and trainers for Bolton Library and Museum Services’ new exhibition "Reebok and Norman Walsh".

 

Bespoke display stands for shoe exhibits, designed, created and installed by Impression for Bolton Library and Museum Services’ new exhibition "Reebok and Norman Walsh".

 

Making a striking impact with bespoke display stands at the "Reebok and Norman Walsh" exhibition for Bolton Library and Museum Services, designed, created and installed by Impression's expert team.

 

Partnering with Bolton Library & Museum Services to deliver engaging graphics & visuals for temporary exhibitions

Impression continues to enjoy a long history working with Bolton Library & Museum Services, benefiting from strong relationships and an excellent understanding of the team’s exciting vision for its service delivery.

Other projects Impression has been proud to support for Bolton Library & Museum Services have included creating a pop-up library during Bolton Central Library's £3.7m renovation and refurbishment, the visual branding of the brand-new library and cafe, and countless temporary exhibitions including the first display of Lowry's "Going to the Match" following its acquisition by The Lowry. Impression works with the Library & Museum Services team to develop fun and engaging window displays, exhibitions and props, visual schemes and signage that bring excellent visibility and encourage footfall into temporary exhibitions.

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Creating interest through bespoke exhibition graphics, visual branding & props by Impression

Since 2008, Impression has delivered wayfinding signage, external and internal displays, wall and window graphics, bespoke props and many other visual branding products for visitor attraction clients in Bolton, Greater Manchester and across the North West.

Working with clients including Bolton Library and Museum Services, Blue Planet Aquarium, Manchester Museum, Jodrell Bank Discover Centre, Brockholes Nature Reserve, and many others, Impressions brings impactful visual branding, signage and displays to sites in Bolton that increases brand engagement, enhance visitor experiences and creates talking points.

We take care of every aspect of your project through our 'Consult-Design-Create-Deliver' methodology, turning work around quickly and entirely in-house by our Bolton, Greater Manchester team.

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