Thank you to everyone who got in touch following our story to mark 60 years since the Firs speedway stadium shut its gates for the last time leaving people so sad and angry.
Norwich Stars were one of the best supported teams in the whole country but the owners decided to sell up. The end of an era.
So what was a perfect Saturday in Norwich of the 1950s and early 60s with the Canaries and Stars in fine form?
A trip to Carrow Road in the afternoon to watch the likes of Terry Bly (he could score sky-high), Terry Allcock, Bobby Brennan, Sandy Kennon, Barry Butler, Bill Punton and so many more.
Followed by a fish and chip tea and then a trip up Cromer Road to the fabulous Firs to watch the speedway with many great riders including Ove Fundin, Billy Bales, Trevor Hedge, Olle Nygren, not forgetting Reg Trott and Phil Clarke.
And, if you were on your bike, there were a few residents around the ground who would let you park up in their garden for a tanner or two.
In those days the relationship between the supporters and their sporting heroes, plus the people who worked at the stadiums,........