Wembley Arena, Indoor arena in Brent, England.
Description
Wembley Arena is an indoor venue in north London that hosts concerts, sports events and live entertainment today. The space accommodates around 12,500 people and uses a cantilevered design that keeps the entire floor clear of supporting columns.
History
The building opened in 1934 as the Empire Pool to host swimming competitions during the British Empire Games that year. After the war, its purpose gradually shifted from aquatic sports to entertainment and dry-floor events.
Culture
The arena established a Square of Fame in 2006, with Madonna receiving the first commemorative plaque for her multiple performances.
Practical
Visitors should avoid bringing bags larger than 40 by 35 by 19 centimeters (16 by 14 by 7 inches), as security does not allow them inside. Wembley Park station on the Underground provides a direct link to the venue and the city center.
Did you know?
Engineer Sir Owen Williams designed the listed building without involving an architect, creating an unusual precedent in British construction history. The cantilevered concrete structure spans more than 70 meters (230 feet) and ranked among the boldest engineering feats of its kind when completed.
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