Young For Livin’

Dog Days Aren’t Over

Somewhere among the industrial estates of South West London lies a piece of the capital’s history that may soon disappear for good. Wimbledon Stadium is the last greyhound racing venue left open in London; even Walthamstow’s famous dog track has closed its doors in recent years. The current plight of greyhound racing elsewhere suggests that Wimbledon’s chances of survival are slim.

Living only a short walk from the stadium, I had always been put off by the impression that greyhound More