Snow scene display unveiled at Westquay in Southampton

Created on Saturday, December 14, the artwork was made by Tom Baker from Snow Windows.

It can be seen at the main entrance of Westquay, Above Bar Street, and will be there until the new year. The artwork was funded by the BID team GO!

Snow windows at Westquay (Image: RCM Agency) Southampton and Southampton Football Club, and in partnership with Westquay and Brackenwood Windows. The winter scene features Southampton players Matt Le Tissier, Megan Collett, and Francis Benali.

The historic Bargate, the former entrance to the city, is also part of the display.

Ashley Kirby, brand and creative lead at Southampton Football Club, said: "Southampton Football Club is thrilled to collaborate with GO! Southampton and Snow Windows on this unique artwork to celebrate our incredible city and homegrown players.

Snow Windows artist Tom Baker (Image: RCM Agency) "We have a rich history of nurturing local talent, and this window is our way to honour them, as well as the connection between the club, the city, and the community that supports us. Through this artwork, we aim to celebrate the journey of these players—from our academy to the global stage—while inspiring future generations to dream big and embrace their potential."

Allan Forbes, CEO of Brackenwood Windows said: "We’re thrilled to support GO! Southampton's Christmas activities including the Snow Windows trail and be part of the festive magic in the city. Snow Windows LIVE! was an amazing opportunity to watch art come to life and celebrate the season together."

Stephen Manion, executive director at GO! Southampton, said: "The magical Snow Windows trail helped capture the spirit of Christmas like nothing else. We’re thrilled to be continuing that cheer throughout the long dark wintery days, and keep people coming back into Southampton after Christmas, to support local businesses."

Snow Windows artist Tom Baker (Image: RCM Agency) People can take a photo of the artwork and upload it to Instagram by December 31, 2024, using #SouthamptonSnowWindows.

They will be entered into a prize draw to win four tickets to Southampton's FA Cup tie against Swansea in January and two signed copies of Matt Lucas’ new Christmas book.

The display is part of the Snow Windows Trail, which started on November 29 and ends on December 31, featuring snow scenes at 20 venues around Southampton.