Clapton Stadium, Sports stadium in Lower Clapton, England.
The stadium featured covered concrete terracing on three sides and an oval track surrounding the central football pitch for multiple sporting events.
Established as Whittles Athletic Ground for whippet racing, the venue transformed into a major greyhound racing destination after an 80,000-pound renovation in 1927.
The stadium united local communities through various sports activities, from football matches with Clapton Orient to prestigious greyhound racing competitions.
Located on Millfields Road, the stadium operated until January 1974, when it closed to make space for residential development in East London.
The stadium grounds previously housed a fireworks factory, and its terraces were constructed using slag materials from an adjacent power station.
Location: Lower Clapton
GPS coordinates: 51.55820,-0.04350
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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