Greyhound racing programme
Object
Programme
Production date
1933
Object number
1987.377
Physical Description
Greyhound racing programme for Hackney Wick Stadium, 22 June 1933
Associated Organisation
Associated Place
Material
Paper-based
Dimension
Height: 200mm
Width: 125mm
Width: 125mm
Exhibition Label
From the exhibition 'Pubs, Clubs & Carnivals: An exhibition about pleasure and leisure in Hackney' [21 June - 3 September 2016]
Hackney Wick Stadium, Waterden Road
Hackney Wick Stadium at Waterden Road was opened in 1932. It was used for Greyhound racing, one of Britain’s most popular spectator sports. Dog racing appealed to working men in particular, as it was cheaper than horse racing.
The stadium was home to more than one sport, acting as a speedway for motorcycle racing. By 1953 it could hold an impressive 15,000 spectators. The site was demolished in 2003, but found a new sporting life as the broadcasting centre for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.
Hackney Wick Stadium, Waterden Road
Hackney Wick Stadium at Waterden Road was opened in 1932. It was used for Greyhound racing, one of Britain’s most popular spectator sports. Dog racing appealed to working men in particular, as it was cheaper than horse racing.
The stadium was home to more than one sport, acting as a speedway for motorcycle racing. By 1953 it could hold an impressive 15,000 spectators. The site was demolished in 2003, but found a new sporting life as the broadcasting centre for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.
On display?
No
Inscription
Official Programme & Form-Sixpence
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HACKNEY WICK
STADIUM
LIMITED
________________________________
Stadium and Kennels:
EASTWAY, E.9 and WATERDEN ROAD, E.15.
Lacensed by and Racing under the Racing under the Rules of
The British Greyhound Tracks Control Society.
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Telephone
AMHURST
477-2-3
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H.W.S
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Telegrams
“Hacgreys
Strat, London”
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220th MEETING
(SECOND YEAR)
Thursday Afternoon, June 22nd 1933
Commencing at 3.30pm
………………………………………
………………………………………
Managing Director:
Mr. Arthur Gilbert,
Stewards:
Mr. F. Whitehead.
Mr. J. Wrightson.
Racing Manager:
Mr. F. Whitehead.
Judge : Mr. R. A.
Wrightson and Mr. D. Lewis.
Timekeeper Mr. R. L. Rogers.
Starter:
Mr. S. Ford
Veterinary Surgeon:
Mr. L. Gabriel, M.R.C.V.S.
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RIGHT OF ADMISSION RESERVED.
—---------------------------------------------------
HACKNEY WICK
STADIUM
LIMITED
________________________________
Stadium and Kennels:
EASTWAY, E.9 and WATERDEN ROAD, E.15.
Lacensed by and Racing under the Racing under the Rules of
The British Greyhound Tracks Control Society.
—------------------
Telephone
AMHURST
477-2-3
—------------------
H.W.S
—------------------
Telegrams
“Hacgreys
Strat, London”
—------------------
220th MEETING
(SECOND YEAR)
Thursday Afternoon, June 22nd 1933
Commencing at 3.30pm
………………………………………
………………………………………
Managing Director:
Mr. Arthur Gilbert,
Stewards:
Mr. F. Whitehead.
Mr. J. Wrightson.
Racing Manager:
Mr. F. Whitehead.
Judge : Mr. R. A.
Wrightson and Mr. D. Lewis.
Timekeeper Mr. R. L. Rogers.
Starter:
Mr. S. Ford
Veterinary Surgeon:
Mr. L. Gabriel, M.R.C.V.S.
—-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RIGHT OF ADMISSION RESERVED.