Hackney Speedway
Object
Badge
Production date
1967
Object number
2014.29
Physical Description
Hackney Speedway badge
Associated Event
Speedway
Associated Organisation
Material
Chrome
Dimension
Width: 24mm
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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