Belmont Stadium
The track was constructed on the south side of Broomside Lane and east of the cemetery in 1940.[1] Greyhound racing started on Saturday 13 July 1940, serving as entertainment for the mining community from Broomside Colliery and the Carrville residents.Race distances included 290 yards and a totalisator was in operation.[3] In 1954 the track was the inspiration for a 1954 film called The Gay Dog.[4] The stadium continued to trade until 1969 before closing and being turned into housing.