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Londons new greyhound track opens at Harringay. A general view of the scene
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Londons new greyhound track opens at Harringay. A general view of the scene
Londons new greyhound track opens at Harringay.
A general view of the scene on the track on the opening night which was marred by rain. The judges box is in the centre of the picture. The starting box is seen in the centre.
14 September 1927
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Media ID 11012818
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Dog Race Races Greyhound Racing Twenties Nineteen Twenties
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London's New Greyhound Track Opens at Harringay: A Glimpse into the Roaring Twenties". Step back in time to the vibrant era of the 1920s as London's newest greyhound track, located in Harringay, opens its gates. This photograph captures a general view of the scene on the track during its opening night, which unfortunately was marred by relentless rain. Despite the weather dampening spirits, excitement fills the air as spectators eagerly await the start of an exhilarating dog race. In this monochrome snapshot frozen in time, we see a panoramic view of the track with its judges' box prominently positioned at its center. The starting box stands tall and ready for action amidst a sea of eager faces peering from behind umbrellas and raincoats. It is September 14th, 1927 – an iconic moment captured between two world wars when Europe was rebuilding itself. This image not only transports us to a specific point in history but also showcases one of society's favorite pastimes - greyhound racing. As we delve into this piece of European photography from TopFoto. co. uk, we are reminded that even amidst challenging times, people sought joy and entertainment through thrilling sporting events like these races. So take a step back into yesteryear with this fascinating glimpse into London's roaring twenties – where elegance meets resilience under gloomy skies – forever immortalized within this timeless print from TopFoto. co. uk.
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