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Pub quiz question 2488 by pjh2

Question: Q: After it opened in 1849, the first road and rail bridge in the world, the High Level Bridge connecting Gateshead and Newcastle over the Tyne, was plagued by late night illegal gambling. What sport was taking place?
Answer: A: Greyhound racing.
Notes: *: The lower road deck is perfectly straight, and exactly a quarter mile long, making an ideal dog track
Categories: Local History (4) Newcastle, UK (4) Gateshead, UK (4) Sports (8) Leisure (8)
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