steve roberts 9,246 Posted June 30, 2023 Just recieved my copy of the book...looks to be a fascinating read with not only speedway but the football team and memories of Roker Park and life generally in Sunderand. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted June 30, 2023 (edited) This book is excellent. It really is a fascinating read. Proves my point 100% as to why we closed in 1964 - it had nothing to do with the weather or attendances - the reasons given by the Promoters. There are a lot of very shady things went on when Sunderland opened in 1964. A lot has come out in this book that I never new about. A decent social history of Sunderland too. The Author is to be congratulated on some superb research. Edited June 30, 2023 by The White Knight Spelling etc. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 657 Posted July 1, 2023 18 hours ago, steve roberts said: Just recieved my copy of the book...looks to be a fascinating read with not only speedway but the football team and memories of Roker Park and life generally in Sunderand. 16 hours ago, The White Knight said: This book is excellent. It really is a fascinating read. Proves my point 100% as to why we closed in 1964 - it had nothing to do with the weather or attendances - the reasons given by the Promoters. There are a lot of very shady things went on when Sunderland opened in 1964. A lot has come out in this book that I never new about. A decent social history of Sunderland too. The Author is to be congratulated on some superb research. Thank you both for your kind comments. '50 Days of Speedway, Sunderland in 1964' by Keith Corns and Georgia Smithson is available from various outlets in Sunderland, or via Speedway PMB (https://speedway-pmb.webador.co.uk/) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadster 221 Posted July 1, 2023 I've ordered my copy from e-bay. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted July 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Chadster said: I've ordered my copy from e-bay. I've nearly finished my book...a good and informative read! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadster 221 Posted July 8, 2023 Just finished reading this book. Very enjoyable and highly recommended. It certainly doesn't pull any punches where Mike Parker is concerned. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,643 Posted July 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Chadster said: Just finished reading this book. Very enjoyable and highly recommended. It certainly doesn't pull any punches where Mike Parker is concerned. Ssh don't tell me how it ends 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
