British Empire Exhibition 1924 Wembley Park 1924 April-October its Situation Described in Relation to the Railways of London

Scarce poster map of the British Empire Exhibition by Stanley Kennedy North (1887-1942) which was an exhibition held at Wembley Park, England from 23 April to 1 November 1924 and from 9 May to 31 October 1925. A purpose-built “great national sports ground”, called the Empire Stadium, was built for the Exhibition, this became Wembley Stadium.

The map draws many stylistic comparisons with Max Gill’s cartographic designs of this period with its use of strapwork cartouches, decorative compass rose, and coat of arms. Also includes notes on exhibition and an unfurled scrollwork banner inscribed with a note from Edward Prince of Wales. Map shows underground and overground trains, Circle and District Lines, providing a circular focal point, lower right, in which he has placed a silhouette of Nelson’s Column and the Westminister and City skyline, with the inscription “Heart of the Empire”, Wembley site shown with its gardens, avenues, lakes, exhibition pavilions and amusement park, the latter hidden from public view beneath a blue and white striped big top tent. On verso of the map a comprehensive printed guide to the Exhibition itself, with descriptions of the site and the different Palaces, including views various landmarks and the exhibition site.