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Dance Floor Wembley Stadium Club (greyhound racing)
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Dance Floor Wembley Stadium Club (greyhound racing)
The dance floor of the new Wembley Stadium club, the latest resort of the elite who are interested in the newest sport in England, greyhound racing. The construction was carried out by Sir Owen Williams, the architecture by Maxwell Ayrton and the design by George Sheringham. The fashionable and luxurious interiors, featuring stylised greyhound decoration on chairs and planters, are an indication of the popularity of greyhound racing among smart society when introduced in the UK in the mid-1920s. The photograph shows the method of division used by the architects throughout the club, by means of light and attractive trellis work of unusual design.
1927
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In this photograph from the 1920s, the Dance Floor of Wembley Stadium Club showcases the height of fashion and luxury for the elite crowd who embraced the newest sport sensation in England, greyhound racing. The architectural masterpiece was brought to life under the expert guidance of Sir Owen Williams, with Maxwell Ayrton handling the architecture and George Sheringham overseeing the design. The interiors of the club exude an air of sophistication and opulence, with stylised greyhound decorations adorning chairs and planters, reflecting the growing popularity of the sport among the smart set. The photograph offers a glimpse into the unique division method employed by the architects throughout the club, which is accentuated by the light and alluring trellis work of an unusual design. The Art Deco influence is evident in the clean lines, geometric shapes, and bold use of greyhound motifs, which were all the rage during the 1920s. The leisure and entertainment scene during this era was marked by a sense of excitement and glamour, and the Wembley Stadium Club perfectly encapsulated this spirit. This photograph, taken in 1927, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when greyhound racing held the attention of the nation's elite and the dance floor of the Wembley Stadium Club was the place to be. [Image Description: A captivating photograph of the Dance Floor at Wembley Stadium Club, featuring a stylish and luxurious interior with greyhound decorations and an unusual trellis work division method. The Art Deco influence is evident in the clean lines, geometric shapes, and bold use of greyhound motifs.]
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