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{{Infobox motorcycle speedway team
{{Infobox motorcycle speedway team
|clubname = Crystal Palace Glaziers
|clubname = Crystal Palace Glaziers
|image = [[File:Crystal Palace Glaziers speedway logo.jpg|125px]]
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|track = Crystal Palace Exhibition Grounds<br /> [[Sydenham, London|Sydenham]]<br /> South London
|track = Crystal Palace Exhibition Grounds<br /> [[Sydenham, London|Sydenham]]<br /> South London
|country = England
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'''Crystal Palace Glaziers''' were a British [[Motorcycle speedway|speedway]] team that existed from 1928 to 1939.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/history/leaguetables1929-1939|title=BRITISH LEAGUE TABLES - PRE-WAR ERA (1929-1939)|website=Official British Speedway website|access-date=14 August 2021}}</ref>
'''Crystal Palace Glaziers''' were a British [[Motorcycle speedway|speedway]] team that existed from 1928 to 1939.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/history/leaguetables1929-1939|title=BRITISH LEAGUE TABLES - PRE-WAR ERA (1929-1939)|website=Official British Speedway website|access-date=14 August 2021}}</ref>


==History==
== History ==
[[File:Crystal Palace circuit 2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The speedway stadium is located on this pre-[[World War II|war]] map]]
They first competed in the [[Speedway Southern League|Southern League]] in 1929 and were based at Crystal Palace Exhibition Grounds, [[Sydenham, London|Sydenham]], South London.<ref name=DS>{{cite web |url=http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/Crystal%20Palace.htm|title=Crystal Palace Speedway|website=Defunct Speedway|access-date=14 August 2021}}</ref>
[[File:Crystal palace stadium from the air - geograph.org.uk - 6253921.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The national athletics stadium is the exact site of the former speedway circuit]]


Speedway at Crystal Palace was first held on 19 May 1928 during the pioneers days of the sport which had been brought over from Australia that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.speedwayresearcher.org.uk/1928record.pdf |title=1928 fixtures and results |website=Speedway Researcher |access-date=3 November 2024 }}</ref> The track was constructed around the former football pitch, which was located in the grounds of [[The Crystal Palace]] in [[Sydenham, London|Sydenham]] and was famous for hosting [[FA Cup]] finals.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0004604/19280504/223/0014 |title=Dirt Track Racing |website=Streatham News |date=4 May 1928 |via=British Newspaper Archive |url-access=subscription |access-date=3 November 2024 }}</ref> Organised by the London Motor Sports Ltd, speedway fixtures were held throughout 1928 at Crystal Palace before the [[Southern League (1929–1931)|Southern League]] and [[1929 Speedway English Dirt Track League|Northern League]]s were inaugurated the following year in 1929.
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The continued to compete in the Southern League until it changed to the [[National League (1932–1964)|National League]] in 1932 and won the London Cup in 1931, beating [[Wembley Lions (speedway)|Wembley]] in the final.<ref>{{cite news |title=Wembley lose London Cup |work=Bayswater Chronicle |date=26 September 1931|url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0004546/19310926/068/0007 | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]]| access-date=15 September 2023 |url-access=subscription }}</ref> At the end of the [[1933 Speedway National League|1933 season]] the team relocated to New Cross.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greyhoundderby.com/Crystal%20Palace%20Glaziers.htm|title=CRYSTAL PALACE GLAZIERS|website=Greyhound Derby|access-date=14 August 2021}}</ref>


A team known as the Glaziers (because of the glass buildings) were formed and they competed in the [[1929 Speedway Southern League]], which was the first season conssiting of a league system.<ref name=DS>{{cite web |url=http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/Crystal%20Palace.htm|title=Crystal Palace Speedway|website=Defunct Speedway|access-date=14 August 2021}}</ref> The Glaziers star riders included [[Joe Francis (speedway rider)|Joe Francis]] and [[Triss Sharp]] and the first home fixture took place on 4 May 1929 against [[Wimbledon Dons]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000560/19290503/300/0029 |title=Crystal Palace Speedway |website=Daily Mirror |date=3 May 1929 |via=British Newspaper Archive |url-access=subscription |access-date=3 November 2024 }}</ref>
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Crystal Palace open meetings were staged at various times in subsequent years until the Glaziers returned for the [[1939 Speedway National League Division Two]]. However the team withdrew mid-season and had their records expunged.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.speedwayresearcher.org.uk/yearbyyear.html|title=Year by Year|website=Speedway Researcher|access-date=14 August 2021}}</ref>

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The Glaziers continued to compete in the Southern League for the three seasons and won their first and only honours when winning the [[London Cup (speedway)|London Cup]] in 1931, beating [[Wembley Lions (speedway)|Wembley Lions]] in the final.<ref>{{cite news |title=Wembley lose London Cup |work=Bayswater Chronicle |date=26 September 1931|url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0004546/19310926/068/0007 | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]]| access-date=15 September 2023 |url-access=subscription }}</ref> Other rider to beome stars at the track were [[Roger Frogley]], [[Ron Johnson (speedway rider)|Ron Johnson]], [[Nobby Key]] and [[Tom Farndon]].

In 1932, the league changed its format, becoming the [[National League (1932–1964)|National League]] following the merger with the Northern league. The Glaziers performed well and finished as the league runner-up behind Wembley.<ref>{{cite book |last=Oakes |first=Peter |title=1981 Speedway Yearbook |year=1981 |publisher=Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd |isbn=0-86215-017-5}}</ref>

At the end of the [[1933 Speedway National League|1933 season]] under the promotion of Fred Mockford, the entire team relocated to [[New Cross Rangers|New Cross speedway]], with the reason being that Mockford believed attendances would be larger.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greyhoundderby.com/Crystal%20Palace%20Glaziers.htm|title=CRYSTAL PALACE GLAZIERS|website=Greyhound Derby|access-date=14 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001034/19331015/245/0022 |title=New Track for London |website=Reynolds's Newspaper |date=15 October 1933 |via=British Newspaper Archive |url-access=subscription |access-date=3 November 2024 }}</ref>

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Crystal Palace open meetings were staged at various times in subsequent years until the Glaziers returned for the [[1939 Speedway National League Division Two]]. However the team withdrew mid-season and had their records expunged.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.speedwayresearcher.org.uk/yearbyyear.html|title=Year by Year|website=Speedway Researcher|access-date=14 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0004585/19390404/097/0004 |title=Crystal Palace Season |website=Lewisham Borough News |date=4 April 1939 |via=British Newspaper Archive |url-access=subscription |access-date=3 November 2024 }}</ref>


The last speedway meeting at Crystal Palace was on Sunday, 13 May 1940 but did not involve the Glaziers.<ref name=DS/>
The last speedway meeting at Crystal Palace was on Sunday, 13 May 1940 but did not involve the Glaziers.<ref name=DS/>


==Notable riders==
== Notable riders ==
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Tom Farndon]]
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Tom Farndon]]
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Joe Francis (speedway rider)|Joe Francis]]
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Joe Francis (speedway rider)|Joe Francis]]
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*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Nobby Key]]
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Nobby Key]]
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[George Newton (speedway rider)|George Newton]]
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[George Newton (speedway rider)|George Newton]]
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Triss Sharp]]
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Harry Shepherd]]
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Harry Shepherd]]


==Season summary==
== Season summary ==
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==See also==
== See also ==
* {{cat|Crystal Palace Glaziers riders}}
* {{cat|Crystal Palace Glaziers riders}}


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==Further reading==
== Further reading ==
*{{cite book|last1=Jacobs|first1=Norman|title=Crystal Palace speedway : a history of the Glaziers|date=2012|publisher=Fonthill Media|location=Stroud|isbn=9781781550625}}
*{{cite book|last1=Jacobs|first1=Norman|title=Crystal Palace speedway : a history of the Glaziers|date=2012|publisher=Fonthill Media|location=Stroud|isbn=9781781550625}}


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Latest revision as of 17:14, 3 November 2024

Crystal Palace Glaziers
Club information
Track addressCrystal Palace Exhibition Grounds
Sydenham
South London
CountryEngland
Founded1928
Closed1939
LeagueSouthern League
National League
Major team honours
London Cup1931

Crystal Palace Glaziers were a British speedway team that existed from 1928 to 1939.[1]

History

[edit]
The speedway stadium is located on this pre-war map
The national athletics stadium is the exact site of the former speedway circuit

Speedway at Crystal Palace was first held on 19 May 1928 during the pioneers days of the sport which had been brought over from Australia that year.[2] The track was constructed around the former football pitch, which was located in the grounds of The Crystal Palace in Sydenham and was famous for hosting FA Cup finals.[3] Organised by the London Motor Sports Ltd, speedway fixtures were held throughout 1928 at Crystal Palace before the Southern League and Northern Leagues were inaugurated the following year in 1929.

A team known as the Glaziers (because of the glass buildings) were formed and they competed in the 1929 Speedway Southern League, which was the first season conssiting of a league system.[4] The Glaziers star riders included Joe Francis and Triss Sharp and the first home fixture took place on 4 May 1929 against Wimbledon Dons.[5]

The Glaziers continued to compete in the Southern League for the three seasons and won their first and only honours when winning the London Cup in 1931, beating Wembley Lions in the final.[6] Other rider to beome stars at the track were Roger Frogley, Ron Johnson, Nobby Key and Tom Farndon.

In 1932, the league changed its format, becoming the National League following the merger with the Northern league. The Glaziers performed well and finished as the league runner-up behind Wembley.[7]

At the end of the 1933 season under the promotion of Fred Mockford, the entire team relocated to New Cross speedway, with the reason being that Mockford believed attendances would be larger.[8][9]

Crystal Palace open meetings were staged at various times in subsequent years until the Glaziers returned for the 1939 Speedway National League Division Two. However the team withdrew mid-season and had their records expunged.[10][11]

The last speedway meeting at Crystal Palace was on Sunday, 13 May 1940 but did not involve the Glaziers.[4]

Notable riders

[edit]

Season summary

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Year and league Position Notes
1929 Speedway Southern League 4th
1930 Speedway Southern League 7th
1931 Speedway Southern League 4th London Cup winners
1932 Speedway National League 2nd
1933 Speedway National League 4th
1939 Speedway National League N/A withdrew records expunged

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "BRITISH LEAGUE TABLES - PRE-WAR ERA (1929-1939)". Official British Speedway website. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  2. ^ "1928 fixtures and results" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Dirt Track Racing". Streatham News. 4 May 1928. Retrieved 3 November 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ^ a b "Crystal Palace Speedway". Defunct Speedway. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Crystal Palace Speedway". Daily Mirror. 3 May 1929. Retrieved 3 November 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ^ "Wembley lose London Cup". Bayswater Chronicle. 26 September 1931. Retrieved 15 September 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ^ Oakes, Peter (1981). 1981 Speedway Yearbook. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. ISBN 0-86215-017-5.
  8. ^ "CRYSTAL PALACE GLAZIERS". Greyhound Derby. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  9. ^ "New Track for London". Reynolds's Newspaper. 15 October 1933. Retrieved 3 November 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  10. ^ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Crystal Palace Season". Lewisham Borough News. 4 April 1939. Retrieved 3 November 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.

Further reading

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  • Jacobs, Norman (2012). Crystal Palace speedway : a history of the Glaziers. Stroud: Fonthill Media. ISBN 9781781550625.
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