The Stadium - Franco-British Exhibition 1908 - White City London - 1908 Olympics - Postcard SP24

Divided-back postcard of The Stadium at the Franco-British Exhibition, White City, London, 1908. Published by Millar & Lang Ltd., Art Publishers, Glasgow & London. Copyright photo by Wakefield, Brentford and Chiswick. Publisher series No. S 194. Caption printed upper left: "The Stadium, Franco-British Exhibition."

Scene Details:

• Elevated aerial view of the large oval athletics stadium at White City, London
• Running track clearly visible encircling the central infield — rows of covered grandstands on all sides
• The stadium hosted the 1908 Summer Olympic Games, making this a historically significant image
• Exhibition pavilion rooftops and grounds visible beyond the stadium in the background
• Black and white real photo — sharp, detailed aerial perspective
• Figures visible on the infield, suggesting the stadium is in active use
• Open countryside and distant buildings visible on the horizon

Postal Markings:

• Stamp: Green half penny King Edward VII stamp, upper right
• Postmark: London machine cancel — "NATIONAL / IN SERIES" slogan with circular date stamp reading OCT 10, 08 (October 10, 1908)
• Publisher: "Published by MILLAR & LANG, Ltd., Art Publishers, Glasgow & London. Copyright Photo by Wakefield, Brentford and Chiswick." printed vertically on left margin; "Made in Great Britain. No. S 194."
• Message (handwritten, brief): Partially legible — Love from Aunt Lottie
• Addressee: Master J. Bundle(?), 18 Scotland(?), Burslem, Staffs.

(Burslem is a district of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — historically the "Mother Town" of the Potteries.)

Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D