One Last Lap: Walthamstow Greyhound Racing (12 images)

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  • Lifelong Walthamstow resident Jeff Harris, 65, admires the famous stadium at dusk, on the final night of racing in its 75 year history. "What a shame and loss for the heritage of England," Harris said. Forced to close as a result of diminishing profits and poor attendance, record crowds flocked to take in the festivites one last time. .

  • Walthamstow, England. August 16, 2008. Greyhounds tear around the track at Walthamstow Stadium on Saturday, the final night of racing in its 75 year history. Forced to close as a result of diminishing profits and poor attendance, record crowds flocked to take in the festivites one last time...

  • Walthamstow, England. August 16, 2008. Crowds erupt during a greyhound race at Walthamstow Stadium Saturday night. After a 75 year history the dog racing stadium closed as a result of diminishing profits and poor attendance. Record crowds flocked to take in the festivites one last time...(Photo by Mark Bryan Makela/UPPA)

  • Walthamstow, England. August 16, 2008. Greyhound dogs parade around the track prior to their race at Walthamstow Stadium Saturday night. After a 75 year history the dog racing stadium closed as a result of diminishing profits and poor attendance. Record crowds flocked to take in the festivites one last time...

  • Walthamstow, England. August 16, 2008. Turf Accountant Stuart Lambert takes bets amid the fury of greyhound racing at Walthamstow Stadium Saturday night. After a 75 year history the Walthamstow dog racing stadium closed as a result of diminishing profits and poor attendance. Lambert, who has worked as a bookmaker for 30 years, was devasted by owner's decision to sell the land for property development. "I'm feeling sick. This is the end of my business tonight," he said.

  • Walthamstow, England. August 16, 2008. After a 75 year history the Walthamstow dog racing stadium closed as a result of diminishing profits and poor attendance. Record crowds flocked to take in the festivites one last time.

  • Walthamstow, England. August 16, 2008. Champion greyhounds and owners pose for portraits at the winners circle at Walthamstow Stadium Saturday night. After a 75 year history the dog racing stadium closed as a result of diminishing profits and poor attendance. Record crowds flocked to take in the festivites one last time...

  • Walthamstow, England. August 16, 2008. Greyhound dogs parade around the track prior to their race at Walthamstow Stadium Saturday night. After a 75 year history the dog racing stadium closed as a result of diminishing profits and poor attendance. Record crowds flocked to take in the festivites one last time...

  • Walthamstow, England. August 16, 2008. A woman soaks in the atmosphere during greyhound racing at Walthamstow Stadium Saturday night. After a 75 year history the dog racing stadium closed as a result of diminishing profits and poor attendance. Record crowds flocked to take in the festivites one last time...

  • Walthamstow, England. August 16, 2008. A cheerleader rallies the crowds prior to a greyhound race at Walthamstow Stadium Saturday night. After a 75 year history the dog racing stadium closed as a result of diminishing profits and poor attendance. Record crowds flocked to take in the festivites one last time...(Photo by Mark Bryan Makela/UPPA)

  • Crowds spilled onto the track at Walthamstow Stadium at the end of greyhound racing Saturday night. After a 75 year history the dog racing stadium closed as a result of diminishing profits and poor attendance. Record crowds flocked to take in the festivites one last time..

  • Walthamstow, England. August 16, 2008. The famous neon sign at Walthamstow Stadium flickers after the last night of racing in its 75 year history. Forced to close as a result of diminishing profits and poor attendance, record crowds flocked to take in the festivites one last time...