Mar 20, 2017

March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track in south London, which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closing of the track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London.

: Racegoers watch the track during an evening of greyhound racing in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: Racegoers celebrate winning a bet during an evening of greyhound racing at the Wimbledon Stadium dog track in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: Book makers pack away their belongings after an evening of greyhound racing at the Wimbledon Stadium dog track in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: Workers behind the counters get ready to leave after an evening of greyhound racing at the Wimbledon Stadium dog track in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: Racegoers celebrate winning a bet during an evening of greyhound racing at the Wimbledon Stadium dog track in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: A book maker with a wad of bank-notes in his hand stands looking out at the track at the Wimbledon Stadium dog track in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: Greyhounds compete on the track during an evening of greyhound racing at Wimbledon Stadium in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: Racegoers attend an evening of greyhound racing at Wimbledon Stadium in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: A racegoer holds a 10 pound note in his mouth whilst queuing to place a bet with a bookmaker during an evening of greyhound racing in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: Racegoers wait ahead of another race during an evening of greyhound racing in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: Racegoers watch the track during an evening of greyhound racing in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: A bookmaker prepares ahead of an evening of greyhound racing in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: A picture shows a worn sign that reads “Wimbledon Stadium” inside Wimbledon Stadium ahead of an evening of greyhound racing in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: Trainers walk their animals around the inside of the track at Wimbledon Stadium ahead of an evening of greyhound racing in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: Racegoers queue up outside Wimbledon Stadium ahead of an evening of greyhound racing in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

: Greyhounds compete on the track during an evening of greyhound racing at Wimbledon Stadium in south London on March 18, 2017. March 25 will see the final day of racing at the Wimbledon dog track which will close to be demolished to make way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. The closer of track will mark the end of the once hugely popular working-class sport of greyhound racing in London. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

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