Take a trip down Memory Lane or maybe you’re researching . . .

Take a trip down Memory Lane or maybe you’re researching . . . http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive.html The Flame Photos archives are all-encompassing when it comes to greyhound racing. From old stadiums, personalities, champion greyhounds or the good old days when stadiums were full we have it all. Ballyregan Bob and his trainer George Curtis Taken on the occasion of Bob’s tenth birthday at kennels in Sussex http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive.html#0 8a28918f-058d-4cf8-954d-1a1db52023e7 http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/BallyreganBobweb.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/BallyreganBobweb.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Ballyregan Bob and his trainer George Curtis<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption">Taken on the occasion of Bob’s tenth birthday at kennels in Sussex</p></div></div> When they used to get big crowds at Wimbledon. Derby final night in the late eighties. Before live Sky transmissions http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive.html#1 be66366b-eeb7-49a4-960a-696d6aff29bf http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/WimbBigDerbycrowd.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/WimbBigDerbycrowd.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">When they used to get big crowds at Wimbledon.<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption">Derby final night in the late eighties. Before live Sky transmissions </p></div></div> Rapid Ranger dual English Derby winner. http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive.html#2 3d1fd4a1-d7f3-4b46-a7df-af1d5a8a30bf http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/Rapid-Ranger-web.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/Rapid-Ranger-web.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Rapid Ranger dual English Derby winner.</p></div></div> The multi-million pound Hackney Stadium on grand opening night, the same evening it went into receivership . . . . leading to the scene below. http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive.html#3 e789f2df-0c1c-4a34-a878-bbb71ad0a70b http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/Hackthenweb.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/Hackthenweb.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The multi-million pound Hackney Stadium on grand opening night, the same evening it went into receivership . . . . leading to the scene below.</p></div></div> Now-defunct stadia like Catford. Once the pride of south London, it went the way of many other great tracks in Britain http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive.html#4 e2589ecc-862d-4df7-a768-8912517878ef http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/Catfordweb.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/Catfordweb.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Now-defunct stadia like Catford. Once the pride of south London, it went the way of many other great tracks in Britain</p></div></div> Two champions, Ballyregan Bob and Scurlogue Champ whilst campaigning for a government levy in London. http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive.html#5 f7c0ca87-68a2-439a-bf7f-ce2058ac398b http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/back_b4.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/back_b4.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Two champions, Ballyregan Bob and Scurlogue Champ whilst campaigning for a government levy in London.</p></div></div> The scene from the same spot in 2002. Windows smashed, the once proud East Stand lies dormant awaiting demolition for the 2012 Olympic bid. http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive.html#6 fc7f9501-b485-4740-b69b-fb2b9d08cbf9 http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/droppedImage.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/droppedImage.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The scene from the same spot in 2002. Windows smashed, the once proud East Stand lies dormant awaiting demolition for the 2012 Olympic bid.</p></div></div> The personalities who have graced the sport over the years. Trainer Paddy Milligan with Kylehill Zig at the Beaverwood complex. http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive.html#7 488a8837-5998-4971-af75-478dc425b6e1 http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/droppedImage_1.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/droppedImage_1.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The personalities who have graced the sport over the years. Trainer Paddy Milligan with Kylehill Zig at the Beaverwood complex.</p></div></div> When they used to race on grass. A big crowd at Hove watch the dogs parading prior to a race. Hove was one of the last to dispense with grass. http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive.html#8 e85e0348-d838-4a7f-ad9c-c9ed23f1feeb http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/Parade-%26-big-crowd.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/Parade-%26-big-crowd.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">When they used to race on grass. A big crowd at Hove watch the dogs parading prior to a race. Hove was one of the last to dispense with grass.</p></div></div> The old tote building at Harringay prior to demolition in 1987. It housed the last working electro-mechanical tote computer in the world. http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive.html#9 84cb7cd0-f4a3-461d-84ea-848140f4a4e6 http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/HGAYTO%7E4.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/HGAYTO%7E4.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The old tote building at Harringay prior to demolition in 1987. It housed the last working electro-mechanical tote computer in the world.</p></div></div> Harringay’s tote was a very early version of a computer and was housed in four buildings. Using pulleys etc it was a fascinating contraption. http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive.html#10 b7fb4a26-c886-43ca-9dad-8afd135549e2 http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/HGAYTO%7E1.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/HGAYTO%7E1.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Harringay’s tote was a very early version of a computer and was housed in four buildings. Using pulleys etc it was a fascinating contraption.</p></div></div> A working section of the Harringay tote went to the Science Museum in London where it was put on display. Here is some of it before it left ‘home’. http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive.html#11 66539327-7a8e-4864-98f1-04d8b57fa7d0 http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/HGAYTO%7E2.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.flamephotos.co.uk/Greyhounds/Archive_files/Media/HGAYTO%7E2.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A working section of the Harringay tote went to the Science Museum in London where it was put on display. Here is some of it before it left ‘home’.</p></div></div>