Hexham Racecourse

Documents show that Hexham Racecourse recorded its first event on 23 April 1890. It was a 6 race occasion with 31 participants. Whilst some racing had taken place on the grounds that house Hexham Racecourse today as early as 1793, it was not until 1890 when local businessman Charles Henderson started creating the racecourse and eventually bought the land in 1907. It was the same year that had the first running of Hexham's biggest race, the Heart of all England Cup. Racing continued between WWI and WWII. During the latter, Hexham Racecourse was requisitioned and utilised as an ammunition store. In 1990, Charles Henderson's great grandson Major Charles Enderby took over running the racecourse…