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The site chosen for the stadium was on land known as Hackney Marshes west of the River Lea and on the west side of the Waterden Road. The stadium was constructed from September 1931 until 1932 and cost £70,000 to build and after completion £18,000 in wages had been paid to the builders.
In 1927 the West Ham Stadium (below) was built near Prince Regent Lane in the Custom House area and with a capacity of 120,000 was at that point the largest stadium in England. The Stadium acted as a home ground for the West Ham Speedway Side, as well as hosting Greyhound Racing.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a sporting complex and public park in Stratford, Hackney Wick, Leyton and Bow, in east London. It was purpose-built for the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, situated adjacent to the Stratford City development.
Hackney Wick sits on the fringe of the Olympic Park and as such has undergone some tremendous changes since the Olympics in 2012. What was once a derelict industrial estate has been transformed into an urban centre thanks to the mega-project that was underway in 2012.
Aug 23, 2021 · Hackney was one of six host boroughs for the London 2012 Games. One of the aims was to kickstart regeneration and get more people involved in sport as a lasting legacy. The £7bn project was not without upheaveal and in Hackney, allotmenteers fought fruitlessly to stay at Manor Gardens.
- Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter
Dec 10, 2018 · The temporary seating wings at the London Aquatics Centre were removed, brand new BMX, road and mountain bike tracks were built at Lee Valley VeloPark, and a comprehensive programme at the London Stadium saw the installation of new lights, seating, and the world’s largest single cantilevered roof.
Sep 1, 2023 · OUR VENUES. Once the home of Olympic and Paralympic excellence, our range of venues host everything from breath-taking arts and culture, captivating live events, and world-class sport. Designed to inspire, explore the Park’s iconic venues.
