The Metropolis

Behind local anger over the Walthamstow dog track demolition, some deep and difficult questions remain

Mike Pollitt | Wednesday 31 October, 2012 07:29

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“The world’s number one dog racing track which used to have 5,000 people going to it every week is now going to be a fortress housing estate.”

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