Newington Greyhound Stadium

The Newington Greyhound Stadium was a greyhound racing stadium on Newington Road, Newington, Thanet, Kent.

Newington Greyhound Stadium
LocationNewington Road, Newington, Thanet, Kent
Coordinates51°20′42″N 1°23′51″E
Opened1928
Closed1954

Origins

A greyhound track was constructed during the late 1920s on a spare plot of land on the north side of Bush Avenue and west side of Newington Road. Access was from Newington Road.[1] Terracing, kennels and a paddock were located on the north side of the stadium. The kennels were adjacent to the later Melbourne Avenue.

History

It is believed that it opened on 26 May 1928.[2] The track was confirmed as operating during 1932[3] and in 1935 the joint proprietors George and James Perry applied for betting facilities on 27 June 1935.[4]

The racing was independent (not affiliated to the sports governing body the National Greyhound Racing Club).[5] It was later owned by the Ramsgate Sports Stadium Ltd company.

Totalisator turnover figures from 1946-1950 were £168,502 (1946), £138,664 (1947), £111,109 (1948), £61,547 (1949) and £42,998 (1950).[6]

Closure

The track raced until 1954.[5] The site now is occupied by Elephant Windows warehouse and other buildings.

References
  1. "OS Plan 1955-1956". old-maps.co.uk.
  2. "Newington Greyhound Stadium". Greyhound Derby.com.
  3. "Thought he was mad - 9 August". Thanet Advertiser. 1932.
  4. "Betting Application - 23 April". Thanet Advertiser. 1935.
  5. Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File. Ringpress Books. p. 422. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.
  6. Particulars of Licensed tracks, table 1 Licensed Dog Racecourses. Licensing Authorities. 1947.
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