Choose PDF type:
| Picture No | 10513133 |
| Date | 1948 |
| Description | Wembley Stadium, 1948 London Olympic Games |
| Details |
Wembley Stadium, as viewed from the air. The main track events and the official opening of the XIVth Olympiad took place here, as well as the finals of the football and field-hockey, fencing, gymnastics and the Prix des Nations. The marathon also began and ended there. The platform at the far end of the stadium is in position for the Olympic torch.
|
| Source | Unattributed photograph, the Sphere, 31 July 1948, p.145 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
| Restrictions |
|
|
Thank you for visiting our website. If you are interested in licensing this image please email us at pictures@maryevans.com or telephone us on +44(0)20 8318 0034. If you are already registered to use this website, you can log in here. |