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The Premier Liverpool Greyhound Track - Breck Park
The Premier Liverpool Greyhound Track - Breck Park, Townsend Lane, Clubmoor, Liverpool.. The Fifty First Meeting on Wednesday August 3rd, 1927. Date: circa 1910s
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51st Dec18 Fifty Greyhound Lane Liverpool Meeting Merseyside Premier Townsend Track Wednesday 1927 Breck
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This evocative photograph captures the excitement and energy of the Fifty-First Meeting at The Premier Liverpool Greyhound Track in Breck Park, held on Wednesday, August 3rd, 1927. Located on Townsend Lane in Clubmoor, Merseyside, the greyhound track was a popular destination for sports enthusiasts during the 1910s and 1920s. The 51st meeting was an important event in the track's history, drawing large crowds of spectators eager to witness the thrilling races. The photograph shows a sea of people, mostly men, gathered around the track, their faces focused intently on the action unfolding before them. The greyhounds, sleek and powerful, are in the starting gates, poised to burst forth in a flash of speed and agility. The atmosphere is electric, filled with anticipation and the electric crackle of energy. The grandstand looms in the background, a testament to the track's grandeur and the importance of the sport in the community. The 1920s, also known as the Jazz Age, were a time of great social and cultural change. The popularity of greyhound racing reflected the era's love of speed, excitement, and the thrill of the chase. This photograph is a snapshot of a bygone era, a reminder of the rich history and traditions of greyhound racing in Liverpool and beyond.
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