White City Stadium Collection

Frankie Howerd, took the two Gabor sisters Eva and Zsa Zsa, out for a different evenings entertainment watching greyhound racing at White City

The Finish of the Marathon Race, the Olympic Games, 1908 (litho)
STC306672 The Finish of the Marathon Race, the Olympic Games, 1908 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1908 Summer Games)

The Finish of the Marathon Race, the Olympic Games, 1908 (litho)
STC373339 The Finish of the Marathon Race, the Olympic Games, 1908 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1908 Summer Games)

Painters at work on the White City tote, West London, 1932, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Painters at work on the White City tote, West London, 1932, (1933). The largest tote in the world was erected in the White City stadium in time for the Greyhound Derby of 1932

Men on ladders painting a small section of the largest tote board in the world which was erected in the White City Stadium, London, England in time for the Greyhound Derby of 1932

Night scene at the Imperial International Exhibition, White City, London, 1909
Impeial International Exhibition, White City, London, 1909. Night Scene. The Imperial International Exhibition was a worlds fair and opened on May 20 1909 by the Duke of Argyll and closed in October

Marathon Route
The last section of the route of the marathon race before it enters the White City Stadium, during the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, 8th July 1908. The line has been drawn

Olympic Diving
Diving during the 1908 Summer Olympics at White City Stadium in London, July 1908. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Olympic Diving
Diving during the 1908 Summer Olympics at White City Stadium in London, July 1908. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

White City Stadium under construction in Shepherds Bush, west London, 1908. Opened in April 1908, the stadium was the venue for the 1908 Franco-British Exhibition and the 1908 Summer Olympics

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"White City Stadium: A Historic Venue of Sporting Triumphs and Entertainment Spectacles" Step back in time to the exhilarating finish of the Marathon Race at the 1908 Olympic Games, captured in a lithograph that immortalizes the sheer determination and athletic prowess displayed on those hallowed grounds. Witness painters diligently working on the White City tote board in 1932, creating an iconic symbol of excitement and anticipation for racegoers. This monumental structure would become known as the largest tote board in the world, standing tall at White City Stadium during events like the Greyhound Derby. Amidst all this grandeur, we find comedian Frankie Howerd stealing a moment with glamorous sisters Eva and Zsa Zsa Gabor. Even amidst sporting greatness, entertainment finds its place at White City Stadium. The night scene at Imperial International Exhibition held within these walls in 1909 is nothing short of breathtaking. The illuminated beauty of White City shines through as visitors revel in its splendor. From hosting Olympic Diving competitions to showcasing thrilling races along its Marathon Route, it has witnessed countless moments etched into history books. It stands as a testament to human achievement and perseverance. Today, let us remember this legendary venue that brought together athletes from around the globe under one roof. Its legacy lives on as a symbol of triumph over adversity and an embodiment of London's rich sporting heritage.