The grandstand of the Brough Park stadium, Byker, also known as Newcastle Stadium, seen from the south-west

Date:
7 Mar 2007
Location:
Brough Park, Fossway, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Newcastle Stadium, Fossway, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne
Reference:
PLA01/05/0065
Type:
Photograph (Digital)
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Description

A racecourse at Brough Park was first laid out in 1899. The site has been used for football, foot races, rugby, speedway, and greyhound racing. In 2010, the stadium was the last remaining greyhound stadium and speedway venue in Newcastle.

Content

This is part of the Series: PLA01/05 Played in Tyne and Wear; within the Collection: PLA01 Played in Britain Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Inglis, Simon

Keywords

Grandstand, Greyhound Stadium, Leisure And Recreation