Basic Site Details Name: | British Empire Exhibition | Town, district or village: | Wembley | City or county: | London | Country: | England | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | Included Wembley Stadium, Palace of Engineering, Palace of Industry and others.
Designed by Ormrod Maxwell Ayrton, but John William Simpson was awarded a knighthood as a result of the project, despite the fact that he was only involved in an organisational capacity. | Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | | Wembley Stadium | Yes | formed part of the exhibition complex |
Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Exhibition Site | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1924 | 1925 | | |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | (Sir) John William Simpson | | A | 1924 | 1925 | Aided Simpson in organisation of project | | Ormrod Maxwell Ayrton | | A | 1924 | 1925 | Designed entire exhibition, including all pavilions | | Simpson & Ayrton | | A | 1924 | 1925 | Design work carried out by Ayrton; Simpson mainly involved in organisation |
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