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Veranda of the Wembley Stadium Club (greyhound racing)
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Veranda of the Wembley Stadium Club (greyhound racing)
The veranda 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.
1927
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Step into the elegant Veranda of the Wembley Stadium Club, a haven for the elite and fashionable crowd who embraced the thrilling new sport of greyhound racing in 1920s England. This image, taken by Illustrated London News Ltd in 1927, showcases the inviting verandah, an extension of the luxurious club designed by architect Sir Owen Williams, with interiors masterminded by Maxwell Ayrton and George Sheringham. The Veranda's refined atmosphere is evident in the art deco decor, featuring stylish greyhound motifs on chairs and planters, symbolizing the popularity of the sport among the smart set. The Veranda served as a perfect setting for entertainment and leisure, embodying the opulence and excitement that greyhound racing brought to the UK during its introduction in the mid-1920s.
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