The emblem and motto of the Birchfield Harriers, adorning the brick facade of the former Alexander Stadium, later known as the Perry Barr Stadium

Date:: 11 Dec 2005

Location:: Perry Barr Stadium, Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham; Show all locations

Alexander Stadium, Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham

Alexander Sports Ground, Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham

Reference:: PLA01/01/0060

Type:: Photograph (Digital)

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Description

The motto of the Birchfield Harriers athletics club (founded in 1877) is 'Fleet and Free'. The club moved to Alexander Stadium, also known as Alexander Sports Ground, when it opened in 1929. In 1978 the Birchfield Harriers moved to the new Alexander Stadium in Perry Park. Greyhound racing began at the stadium in 1984, and it was renamed the Perry Barr Stadium or Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium. This photograph was published on page 46 of 'Played in Birmingham' by Steve Beauchampe and Simon Inglis.

Content

This is part of the Series: PLA01/01 Played in Birmingham; within the Collection: PLA01 Played in Britain Collection

Rights

People & Organisations

Photographer: Inglis, Simon

Keywords

Animal Figure, Early 20th Century Sports Ground, Late 20th Century Greyhound Stadium, Leisure And Recreation