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Orangery Lounge Wembley Stadium Club (greyhound racing)
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Orangery Lounge Wembley Stadium Club (greyhound racing)
The Orangery Lounge 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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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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Step into the Orangery Lounge of Wembley Stadium Club, a haven for the elite and fashionable crowd of 1920s England, who have embraced the exciting new sport of greyhound racing. This stunning image, captured by Illustrated London News Ltd, invites us into the heart of this art deco masterpiece, designed by architect Maxwell Ayrton and interior designer George Sheringham, under the supervision of Sir Owen Williams. The Orangery Lounge, completed in 1927, is a testament to the opulence and sophistication of the era, with its greyhound motifs adorning the stylized chairs and planters, reflecting the growing popularity of the sport among the smart set. The grand architecture and interior design merge seamlessly, creating an atmosphere of leisure and entertainment that continues to captivate viewers almost a century later. Experience the allure of the Orangery Lounge and the thrill of greyhound racing, as depicted in this iconic photograph from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection.
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