by Graham | Jan 21, 2019 | # Other Memorabilia #
In my view one of the most disappointing features regarding greyhound racing venues is that little is reminded by its local council of their existence. Of all those venues that once existed throughout the last 90 odd years or so, virtually no town across the UK seems...
by Graham | Jan 21, 2019 | # Other Memorabilia #
Yes its true the famous comedy duo of the 1930’s and 40’s did at one point became the centre of attention at Wigan’s Poolstock Greyhound Stadium. OK hands up, it was not to watch the greyhounds, but their appearance was to promote the opening of...
by Graham | Jan 21, 2019 | # Other Memorabilia #
by Graham | Jan 21, 2019 | # Other Memorabilia #
I may never have seen a cavalry charge or even sampled the start of a Grand National at Aintree, but the nearest I have come to it was when Belle Vue Manchester introduced 8 dog racing in May 1971. Although I was only twelve at the time, I was there, and I remember it...
by Graham | Jan 21, 2019 | # Other Memorabilia #
Without doubt one of the most talked about sporting venues in the world has got to be England’s Wembley stadium. Its vast history mainly relating to football has been the topic of conversion by millions across all five continents. Yet very few know that...
by Graham | Jan 21, 2019 | # Other Memorabilia #
Sorry I mean This Is Your Life, a television programme that revealed the lives of certain celebrities more recognised by the older generation that featured regularly on TV for decades. Although a number of other celebrities presented the programme, the link between...
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