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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.

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