[1] The stadium situated on a ten-acre site opened on 9 March 1932.

Five dog races were held on Saturday nights at 7.30pm on a track that had grass straights and sanded bends.

[4][5] Laurel and Hardy made a personal appearance at a meeting in 1947.

[6] Planning permission for 130 homes to be built was given to John Maunders Construction Ltd in early 1973.

The site today is an extension of the housing on Baker Street.