Belmont Stadium was a
greyhound racing stadium in Broomside Lane,
Belmont,
County Durham.
Origins
The track was constructed on the south side of Broomside Lane and east of the cemetery in 1940.
Opening
Greyhound racing started on Saturday 13 July 1940, serving as entertainment for the mining community from Broomside Colliery and the Carrville residents.
History
The racing was independent (not affiliated to the
National Greyhound Racing Club The National Greyhound Racing Club was an organisation that governed Greyhound racing in the United Kingdom.
History
The National Greyhound Racing Club (NGRC) was formed in 1928 and this body would be responsible for regulation, licensing and the ...
). Race distances included 290 yards and a
totalisator
A tote board (or totalisator/totalizator) is a numeric or alphanumeric display used to convey information, typically at a race track (to display the odds or payoffs for each horse) or at a telethon (to display the total amount donated to the chari ...
was in operation. The stadium suffered temporary closures during the war. In 1954 the track was the inspiration for a 1954 film called
The Gay Dog
''The Gay Dog'' is a 1954 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Wilfred Pickles, Petula Clark and Megs Jenkins. It was filmed at Southall Studios, and features Petula Clark singing "A Long Way to Go", written by Joe Henders ...
.
Closure
The stadium continued to trade until 1969 before closing and being turned into housing.
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Totalisator Returns
References
{{English greyhound tracks
Defunct greyhound racing venues in the United Kingdom