Going to the Dogs: A History of Greyhound Racing in Britain, 1926-2017 (Hardcover)

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This book examines the rapid rise and slow decline of greyhound racing in Britain, focusing on the 1920s to the 1960s. It examines the way in which the middle classes sought to ban or control a sport and gambling opportunity which became a niche part of British working-class culture.

About the Author


Keith Laybourn is Diamond Jubilee Professor and Professor of History at the University of Huddersfield
Product Details
ISBN: 9781526114518
ISBN-10: 1526114518
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Publication Date: January 14th, 2019
Pages: 240
Language: English