With its spectacular 133-metre-high arch dramatically illuminating the night skyline, London has a new icon: the new Wembley Stadium. Designed by Foster + Partners and the architectural firm HOK, the new stadium is almost 4 times the height of the original, covering twice the area, with 90,000 seats, a partially retractable roof and state-of-the-art spectator comforts.

Drawing from a treasure chest of striking archive images, Wembley Stadium: National Icon tells the fascinating stories of the old and the new stadium. For nearly80 years the old Wembley Stadium was the epicentre of Britain`s greatest sporting and entertainment achievements. From the White Horse Cup Finalto Geoff Hurst`s World Cup hat trick, this collector`s item takes readers to all the cup finals and internationals, culminating in exclusive coverage of the 2007 FA Cup Final - the first major football event in the new stadium.