A Messrs. Knight, Frank & Rutley auctioneer's catalogue for the sale of the Wembley freehold of the British Empire Exhibition, including the Stadium, 1926, 42-page illustrated sale catalogue footnote After the closure of the British Empire Exhibition, of which the stadium was the centrepiece, the operating company went into liquidation. The stadium & surrounding complex was bought by Arthur (later Sir Arthur, MBE) Elvin who became Managing Director of Wemley Stadiums Ltd in 1927. He complemented the sporting activities held in the stadium by building the Empire Pool & Sports Arena that opened its doors in 1934.
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Start a valuationA Messrs. Knight, Frank & Rutley auctioneer's catalogue for the sale of the Wembley freehold of the British Empire Exhibition, including the Stadium, 1926, 42-page illustrated sale catalogue footnote After the closure of the British Empire Exhibition, of which the stadium was the centrepiece, the operating company went into liquidation. The stadium & surrounding complex was bought by Arthur (later Sir Arthur, MBE) Elvin who became Managing Director of Wemley Stadiums Ltd in 1927. He complemented the sporting activities held in the stadium by building the Empire Pool & Sports Arena that opened its doors in 1934.