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Gorton Collection

Background imageGorton Collection: Seller of the teapot is Mr. Fred Potts, of Gorton, Manchester

Seller of the teapot is Mr. Fred Potts, of Gorton, Manchester, who has been trading in pottery for twenty-five years, and finds his name to be an excellent advertisement

Background imageGorton Collection: Diners enjoying their meal at Belle Vue Greyhound stadium while punters line trails

Diners enjoying their meal at Belle Vue Greyhound stadium while punters line trails outside waiting for the next race. 23rd September 1976

Background imageGorton Collection: The youth of Glossop School Band to play the last music in the Kings Hall at Belle Vue

The youth of Glossop School Band to play the last music in the Kings Hall at Belle Vue before it is torn down. February 1982

Background imageGorton Collection: Exterior view of Belle Vue Granada bowl, Greater Manchester. 7th June 1971

Exterior view of Belle Vue Granada bowl, Greater Manchester. 7th June 1971

Background imageGorton Collection: Some of the 180 children play in the small corridor at Sacred Heart RC school, Gorton

Some of the 180 children play in the small corridor at Sacred Heart RC school, Gorton, Manchester, the only place to use when rain stops them playing out

Background imageGorton Collection: Flyweight boxer jJackie Brown attempts a comeback as a bantamweight in his title

Flyweight boxer jJackie Brown attempts a comeback as a bantamweight in his title challenge to stable companion Johnny King at Belle Vue, Manchester

Background imageGorton Collection: Norman Johnson receives the Demmy Racing Northern Flat Championship trophy from

Norman Johnson receives the Demmy Racing Northern Flat Championship trophy from the sponsors managing director Ken johnston with Mick Bacon, Tony Bacon, kennelhand Andrew Hayes

Background imageGorton Collection: Entrance to the Belle Vue Speedway stadium in Manchester

Entrance to the Belle Vue Speedway stadium in Manchester. The initials in the archway stand for Manchester Football Club. 30th October 1964

Background imageGorton Collection: Greyhound racing at Belle Vue, Manchester, the first track built in Britain when

Greyhound racing at Belle Vue, Manchester, the first track built in Britain when the sport was introduced to Britain in 1926

Background imageGorton Collection: Aerial view of Belle Vue in the Gorton area of Manchester. August 1957

Aerial view of Belle Vue in the Gorton area of Manchester. August 1957

Background imageGorton Collection: Richard Jennison, son of Belle Vue founder 'Old John'

Richard Jennison, son of Belle Vue founder "Old John"
Richard Jennison, son of Belle Vue founder " Old John" pictured in Manchester circa 1906

Background imageGorton Collection: General scene showing Belle Vue ticket office where the new super saver ticket is on sale

General scene showing Belle Vue ticket office where the new super saver ticket is on sale, allowing entrance to many of the local attractions including the zoo, garden centre

Background imageGorton Collection: The main entrance to Bellue Vue on Hyde Road on the Gorton area of Manchester

The main entrance to Bellue Vue on Hyde Road on the Gorton area of Manchester. 7th June 1971

Background imageGorton Collection: Interior view of Belle Vue Ballroom in Manchester. 25th November 1958

Interior view of Belle Vue Ballroom in Manchester. 25th November 1958

Background imageGorton Collection: The new £30, 000 stand that has just been completed at Belle Vue Dog Racing track

The new £30, 000 stand that has just been completed at Belle Vue Dog Racing track
The new £ 30, 000 stand that has just been completed at Belle Vue Dog Racing track, Manchester. 29th April 1960


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