Swandlicote Greyhound Stadium
The Swadlincote Greyhound Stadium was a greyhound racing track in Swadlincote, Derbyshire.[1]
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| Location | Darklands Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire |
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| Coordinates | 52°46′35″N 1°34′07″W |
| Opened | 1932 |
| Closed | 1962 |
Opening
The stadium opened in 1932 and was located on the north side of Darklands Lane which led to many calling it the Darklands Sports Stadium.[2]
Greyhound racing
The racing was independent (not affiliated to the sports governing body the National Greyhound Racing Club) and was known as a flapping track, which was the nickname given to independent tracks.[3] The racing is believed to have started in October 1948.[1]
Other uses
Harness and pony racing, whippet racing and stock car racing were all held at the stadium.[1]
Closure
The stadium is believed to have closed in 1962.
References
- "Swadlincote Greyhound Stadium". Greyhound Racing Times.
- "OS Plan 1960". old-maps.co.uk.
- Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File, page 419. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.
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