Going to the Dogs: Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium
Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 10:30AM
West Barnes Library
Event Description
Produced by Digital Works and Wimbledon in Sporting History, this film offers an oral history of London's last dog-racing track, Wimbledon Stadium (1928 - 2017).
Featuring archival footage and the reminiscences of dog trainers, stadium staff, bookies and greyhound racing enthusiasts, it offers a unique insight into a lost sports venue which once drew vast crowds and was a key part of the Wimbledon economy.
This special screening is part of the monthly West Barnes Local History Group programme. You can book a place through this website or by phoning West Barnes Library, Tel. 020 8274 5789.
When
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Tuesday 20 May 2025
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West Barnes Library
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New Malden
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