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Since opening its doors in 1929, Grosvenor House hotel has been the ‘Grande Dame’ of Mayfair, London. As the very first hotel on Park Lane, it holds one of the capital’s most desirable addresses. Grosvenor Housecasts uncovers the fascinating stories, people and history that make Grosvenor House one of the world’s most iconic hotels. With anecdotes from employees past and present and hotel friends including poet, author and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth, Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes, footballing legend Harry Redknapp and acclaimed chef, Richard Corrigan, this podcast series will take you on a journey through the famous forecourt gates and deep into the hotel’s historic fabric.
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Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Grosvenor House’s undeniable link with sport and recreation began in 1934 when the ‘Grosvenor House’ De Havilland Comet, flown by Arthur Octavius “Lucky” Edwards, who both built the hotel and flew the aircraft, won the London to Melbourne Air Race. Since then, Grosvenor House has hosted sporting legends in boxing, football and American football to name just a few. In this episode, Dame Kelly Holmes and Harry Redknapp explain why Grosvenor House is their home away from home and will be forever synonymous with sporting greats.
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