A C Critchley
Alfred Cecil Critchley O.B.E (1890-1963), greyhound racing pioneer and aviation administrator. Critchley was responsible for introducing greyhound racing to Britain in 1926 with the building of a track at Belle Vue, Manchester. He founded and was Managing Director of the Greyhound Racing Association and was instrumental in establishing the sport in the country. He is pictured here with his wife leaving Buckingham Palace after his investiture
Picture No
10238806
Media ID
46006249
Size
5291px x 3803px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Unattributed photograph in the Illustrated London News collection
Date
1943
