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Secret Norfolk

The story of Sir Arthur Elvin, a man from Norwich who turned Wembley into the national stadium.

Radio Norfolk,6 episodes

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The Man Who Made Wembley
Introducing… The Man Who Made Wembley
The story of Sir Arthur Elvin from Norwich, who turned Wembley into the national stadium.
08 May 2025,1 min
The Man Who Made Wembley
1. Prisoner of War
How a young Arthur Elvin went from odd jobs in Norwich to being a German prisoner of war.
10 May 2025,19 mins
The Man Who Made Wembley
2. Buying Wembley
Arthur gets a job in a Wembley cigarette kiosk - and ends up buying the stadium.
10 May 2025,12 mins
The Man Who Made Wembley
3. Sporting Capital
Arthur takes Wembley Stadium from the risk of demolition to England’s sporting capital.
10 May 2025,13 mins
The Man Who Made Wembley
4. Olympic Dreams
Arthur expands Wembley and begins his quest for the Olympic Games.
10 May 2025,12 mins
The Man Who Made Wembley
5. National Service
Arthur earns a knighthood and brings the Olympic Games to Wembley stadium.
10 May 2025,15 mins