London 2012 blog

Reading Accountancy magazine a few months ago I came across an article about Neil Wood, Finance Director at LOCOG. As a former accountant for the London 1948 organising committee – the XIVth Olympiad - I decided to get in contact with Neil, who invited me in to the Canary Wharf offices. What a difference between now and 1948.

At the London 2012 offices - wall decoration includes a photo taken from Stadium at the 1948 Games:

Back then we were based in a house in Upper Brook St, Mayfair. I was a 22 year old newly qualified accountant earning £10 a week. There were about 100 staff in total, the accountants occupied the top floor, which used to be servants quarters. Our office was complete with a coal fire to keep us warm in the winter – perfect also for roasting chestnuts.

Read more of “Memories from the London 1948 Games”