Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted May 9, 2007 It's weird but I drive to work every day past the end of Waterden Rd. and EVERY time (on the way in and the way home) I always think of the late lamented Speedway track there..!! Then I often drop my daughter off at her pals in Romford and they live on the road where Brooklands used to stand.. Today, I was in a work meeting about recycling; and discussion turned to the recycling sorting plant the borough I work in uses..: it's in Crayford!!! Am arranging to go there..!! Interestingly, apparently the place is staffed almost exclusively by Poles (I guess you'd be more surprised to hear that many are very well-qualified including doctors: yes, qualified medical practitioners sorting through the East End's rubbish!! ). The thought of so many from the country where Speedway is most revered across Europe (the world..??!) being based in Crayford was something to dwell on.. Are there every day events which get you thinking of tracks and events gone by..??! And no, Bryn, not going past the Super Kings factory!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazzybird 10 Posted May 9, 2007 Everytime I sit at my pc and look at my Hackney Speedway 1975 poster from the Hackney Reunion, when I look at it I instantly think of my happy childhood spent on a Friday night at Waterden Road Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent Boy 2 Posted May 9, 2007 I drive past Kingsmead everyday Did you ask George? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuart road 0 Posted May 9, 2007 I drive past Kingsmead everyday Did you ask George? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i regularly walk around,the grassed over new cross track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted May 11, 2007 Did you ask George? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes I did..: will update in the relevant thread later.. Got to drive to Brooklands again...!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyM 1 Posted May 11, 2007 Most times I go to Manchester, I drive past the site of where the Hyde Road stadium used to be and sigh deeply! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,202 Posted May 11, 2007 Don't get me started, though I now live many miles away from the site of my beloved Dudley Wood, I have had a good few looks on Google Earth. Makes me want to go and burn down a couple of Barratt Homes!!!!! Looking on the bright side there is a possibility we could be back on track next year. Until then the memories will have to do, thank god for video! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
