The Blaydon Races at 160: The song about a day at the races that became a Tyneside anthem chroniclelive.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chroniclelive.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Blaydon Races twas on the 9th of June - but what became of the real-life event?
Immortalised by Geordie Ridley s rousing Tyneside anthem, the real-life Blaydon Races took place for more than 50 years attracting huge crowds
The Blaydon Races, by William Irving, 1903, celebrates the famous Victorian race meeting (Image: Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums)
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Editor s Note:Â This is the fourth in a series of articles each week that will focus on every race for the Norman City Council elections.
Over the past year, the Norman City Council Ward 5 seat has dealt with significant conflict, including the attempted recall and eventual resignation of Sereta Wilson.
Michael Nash was selected by a committee to replace Wilson on the council and is now seeking reelection. Three other candidates are running against Nash: Billy Davison, Rarchar Tortorello and Lisa Meyer.
The Transcript reached out to each candidate and asked them three questions. Their answers are as follows.