1908 - London Olympics In The White City Stadium
150,000 people attend the london olympics in the white city stadium-which at its time was the
largest stadium in the world. Picture >
1936 - White City Estate
Hammersmith Council purchase large parts of the exhibition ground to build White City Estate. Picture >
1947 - Wood Lane Station
Wood Lane Station built for the 1908 trade exhibition is replaced by the present White City Station. Picture >
1960 - Bbc Television Centre
The BBC establishes Television Centre on Wood Lane. Picture >
1966 - World Cup Hosts
White City Stadium hosts a first round match for the 1966 World Cup. Picture >
1985 - The Stadium Is Demolished
The Stadium is demolished and the land is bought by the BBC for its White City Building. Picture >
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