![]() ![]() Inspired by the football memories project run by the Scottish Football Museum, the group runs monthly meetings to share speedway memories and both members and former riders including Bert Harkins, Brian Collins and Benny Rourke have lent their own prized memorabilia to the current display. The exhibition has been arranged by learning and access officer David McDonald, alongside speedway enthusiasts from the reminiscence group. Soft play centres bouncing for joy as Lanarkshire moves to level zero and they reopenĬomments from delighted visitors including calling the exhibition “brilliant and so well put together”, praising its “really clever graphics highlighting lots of memories” – and describing it as “a must for every Scottish speedway fan.”.“It tells the stories of the riders who raced at tracks in Lanarkshire, when speedway was a popular night out in towns like Coatbridge and Motherwell.” Read More Related Articles “The exhibition has also been well received by visitors to the museum who didn’t know much about the sport before seeing the exhibition, and many took to social media to show their appreciation. John Houston, who is a member of the museum’s popular Speedway Memories reminiscence group, said: “It’s been a hit with speedway fans young and old, many of whom have visited the museum specially to see it. Organisers say that with thousands of visitors having been through the gates of Summerlee since its reopening, and that the display – in place until November – has already proved a hit with visitors of all ages. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. ![]()
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