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#410933 23rd May 2010 10:06pm
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New Brighton Tower bottom right
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Whats the big clear area in the middle of the picture, I cant picture it in my mind?


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Originally Posted by Nigel
Whats the big clear area in the middle of the picture, I cant picture it in my mind?
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It's the old New Brighton FC football ground as far as i know

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wasn't there a racing track for stock cars there as well?

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great picture, I was just wondering also what is that big building just right of the track?

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Its the New Brighton tower ballroom building

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I do have a website that can answer your questions in relation to the Tower Grounds....

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Don't mind at all... smile

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What do the two tall chimneys belong to, just above the race-track?


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Originally Posted by diggingdeeper
What do the two tall chimneys belong to, just above the race-track?


The chimney above the race track (which in the days of the photograph was a running / cycle track) belonged to the power generator which supplied electricty for the Tower Grounds ie Fair rides and cafes / bars. The other chimney further along Grosvenor Drive is Bennetts Laundry.

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I remember riding my bike around that track when I was a kid (in the early 60s), quite a scary ride (steep banking!); sneaked in a couple of times
It was disused at the time I think, although maybe the Rakers (New Brighton F.C.) still played there then (if not I wonder when they left?) The Stock cars came a few years later...

Anyone know what the track was built for, originally? Was it intended for bike (bicycle) racing?

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