Sway Deep 0 Posted July 14, 2003 Found out recently from my Nan that my Grandad some 50 years ago raced for Highgate. Point of the message is to found out more information, it would have been in the 50's and his name was Reginald Smith. Can anyone help. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sway Deep 0 Posted July 14, 2003 I believe I may have misheard my Nan, after some research I'm fairly certain the team was Harringay. However I am still unable to find any history during the 50's, can anyone help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,106 Posted July 14, 2003 Harringay opened in 1928; closed in 1931. Reopened in 1934; closed at the outbreak of War in 1939. Reopened again in 1947 and continued until 1954 when they closed again. There were a number of one-off special meetings subsequently. The last meeting was on 16 September 1961, the Provincial Riders' Championship...and I was there! I don't recognise the name Reginald Smith, but I will check. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted July 16, 2003 didn't Highgate have a prison? maybe there's something the family aren't telling you? :evil: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian H 0 Posted July 19, 2003 didn't Highgate have a prison? maybe there's something the family aren't telling you? :evil: Newgate ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted July 19, 2003 thats the 'gate' i was thinking of... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Custom House Kid 45 Posted July 19, 2003 thats the 'gate' i was thinking of... Dont you mean the gate you rememberd :!: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted July 19, 2003 you know what i mean :roll: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Custom House Kid 45 Posted July 19, 2003 you know what i mean :roll: yer But i'm not shure you know what I meant :!: did you mean gates or did you remember bars :? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundp 990 Posted July 26, 2003 Don.t know about a speedway track,but Highgate is a current greyhound track,who may be interested in speedway if its not to close to sheffield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
