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Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium
Filename: WGS01 - Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium - DB.jpg
Size: 6447 x 4342 (26.9MB)
Date: 21st May 2021
Source: Sports Stadia Art
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Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium
Wimbledon Stadium, also known as Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium, was a greyhound racing track located in Wimbledon in southwest London, England.
It also hosted stock car and other small circuit motor racing events, and until 2005 hosted motorcycle speedway. The stadium hosted the English Greyhound Derby every year between 1985 and 2016.
Facing declining attendances and with no renovations undertaken for many years, the stadium was put up for sale by the owners, the Greyhound Racing Association, and closed permanently in March 2017. The site was purchased by Galliard Homes Limited, in order to build 600 new apartments and a new football stadium, the new Plough Lane, for AFC Wimbledon. The stadium was demolished in 2018 to clear the site for the new development; it was one of London's last remaining greyhound stadia, leaving only Crayford and Romford remaining, and was the third to close since the year 2000 after Catford in 2003 and Walthamstow in 2008
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This print captures the historic Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium, a beloved sporting venue located in southwest London. Known for its thrilling greyhound racing events, this stadium also played host to stock car races and motorcycle speedway until 2005. The pinnacle of its racing calendar was the prestigious English Greyhound Derby, held annually between 1985 and 2016. Sadly, declining attendances and a lack of renovations led to the closure of this iconic stadium in March 2017. However, its legacy lives on through this stunning image that immortalizes the grandeur and excitement that once filled these hallowed grounds. The future of the site holds promise as it has been acquired by Galliard Homes Limited with plans to develop it into a vibrant community featuring 600 new apartments and a brand-new football stadium called Plough Lane for AFC Wimbledon. In order to make way for this exciting transformation, the original structure was demolished in 2018. As one of London's last remaining greyhound stadia at the time of its closure, Wimbledon Stadium leaves behind an indelible mark on sports history. While other venues have succumbed to similar fates since the turn of the century, including Catford in 2003 and Walthamstow in 2008, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of an era when roaring crowds cheered on their favorite athletes under bright floodlights at Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium.
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