Hackney Speedway '76
Object
Programme
Production date
02/07/1976
Object number
2011.55
Physical Description
Programme for Hackney Speedway
Associated Event
Speedway
Associated Organisation
Associated Place
Material
Paper
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
HACKNEY
SPEEDWAY ‘ 76
14th Season
FRIDAY, JULY 2nd 1976 at 8.00 p.m.
MEETING No.
16
METROPOLITAN
FOURS
Magazine
Programme
Value 20p
SPEEDWAY ‘ 76
14th Season
FRIDAY, JULY 2nd 1976 at 8.00 p.m.
MEETING No.
16
METROPOLITAN
FOURS
Magazine
Programme
Value 20p