Wembley Stadium Presents Taylor Swift with a Custom Guitar to Celebrate Her Achievement as the First Solo Artist to Perform Eight Sold-Out Shows.

Wembley Stadium has gifted Taylor Swift a bespoke guitar to mark her record-breaking achievement of playing eight shows at the stadium.

The American singer, 34, has become the first solo artist to play the world-famous stadium eight times on a single tour, further to her shows in June and ending this week as part of her The Eras Tour.

The special gift was presented to the singer’s team ahead of her final show on Tuesday, along with a note from the stadium team and personalised plectrums. It has since been shipped to Nashville in America, as Swift makes her return home.

Wembley has seen fans travel from all areas of the UK and globe to attend the concerts, with a stream of colourful outfits across all eight shows.

The eight sell-out shows in June and August are said to have boosted the London economy by more than £300 million, according to Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Wembley Stadium has gifted Taylor Swift a bespoke guitar to mark her record-breaking achievement

MPs have also now called for Swift to be given The Freedom of the City of London, such was the positive impact of her shows.

A Wembley spokesperson said: ‘We were absolutely delighted to host eight of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour shows at Wembley Stadium.

‘The Eras Tour is epic and set to be one of the all-time biggest shows. Choosing to perform more concerts at Wembley Stadium than any other venue demonstrates how iconic Wembley is.

‘Everyone who witnessed those shows saw something special, and something that will live long in the memory. Taylor’s energy and positivity were infectious.

‘Her fans brought a wave of colour and generosity never quite seen before. The entire Wembley team from security through to hospitality enjoyed looking after them.

‘We couldn’t let Taylor leave London without saying a massive thank you to her, and marking what is an incredible achievement for a solo artist.’

During the eight shows, Swifties danced and sang under the backdrop of the Wembley arch, which changed colour to represent each ‘Era’ throughout the night, and in line with light up bracelets distributed to every fan.

Stewards and BSL interpreters also joined in – ensuring the superstar’s show was enjoyed by all. A highlight of each show was the entire crowd singing the words to each song in unison.

The American singer, 34, has become the first solo artist to play the iconic stadium eight times on a single tour, further to her shows in June and ending this week as part of her The Eras Tour

The special gift was presented to the singer’s team ahead of her final show on Tuesday, along with a note from the stadium team and personalised plectrums

The guitar has since been shipped to Nashville in America, as Swift makes her return home

The Wembley team also included a note to the singer congratulating her on her achievement

All eight performances were a sell-out across the entire stadium, with hospitality packages selling out faster than any other artist ever.

Outside the stadium were two public artworks including a giant mural on the Spanish Steps, which were temporarily renamed the ‘Swiftie Steps’ and estimated to have been visited by more than one million people over the summer period.

The hitmaker brought the curtain down on a stellar run of shows on the other side of the Atlantic with a record eighth concert at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, where she once again sent 92,000 fans into a frenzy with her medley of hits.

Having already been such a success its coined the term Swiftonomics, Taylor’s tour has introduced a jaw-dropping £1 billion to the UK economy.

It’s thought that over one million giddy Swifites – and their bank balances – descended on big cities to see the Love Story hitmaker’s show.

Overall the European leg of Taylor’s tour was booked to span over 50 dates in countries including France, Sweden, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland, before wrapping up in London on 20 August.

As soon as the dates were announced, many European cities saw a sharp rise in demand for hotels and short-term accommodation over the summer.

BBC Scotland also stated that that the accommodation shortage was so severe, that several homeless people had been sent via taxi to Aberdeen and Glasgow.

1.2million fans were estimated to be spending an average of £848 on tickets, travel, accommodation, outfits and other costs to see the star at one of her 15 UK tour dates – more than 12 times the average cost of a night out.

It was recently revealed how Taylor Swift had joined the ranks of the world’s billionaires, with her music, live performances and real estate portfolio estimated by Forbes to be worth $1.1 bn (£874m)

On average those lucky enough to attend Taylor’s shows are thought to have spent £206 on a ticket and for the fans (14% of the total) who dug deeper to buy VIP or premium seats that figure exceeded £400.

The report estimated fans spend an average of £121 on accommodation and £111 on travel to go to the night out.

As 18% will buy a new outfit the average clothing bill for a Swiftie concert is put at £56.

Dr Peter Brooks, Chief Behavioural Scientist at Barclays, said: ‘Whoever came up with the phrase ‘money can’t buy happiness’ clearly wasn’t a Swiftie.

‘There’s growing evidence that spending on experiences boosts happiness and well-being more so than purchasing physical items, especially if that experience is shared with friends and loved ones.

‘When it comes to cultural icons like Taylor Swift – like we saw with Elvis and Beatlemania in the 50s and 60s – supporters have such a strong connection to the artist and to the rest of the fandom that the desire to spend becomes even more powerful.

‘For non-fans, £848 may seem like an enormous amount to splash out on a concert – but for Eras Tour ticketholders, every pound they spend is an investment in the memories they’ll create.’

While of course many hotel and restaurant owners have lined their pockets with the profits of Taylor’s concerts, the star has also shown her generous side during her time in the UK.

The Edinburgh Food Project, said it was informed before her first concert on Friday that she would be ‘making a donation to support foodbanks across the city’.

The charity told MailOnline it had agreed not to reveal the exact amount of money donated by Swift, but said it will ‘make a big difference to the people we support.’

One food bank in Liverpool even reported that they only found out she planned to donate when they missed a call from an American number.

The St Andrew’s Community Network, which provides for 11 food banks and eight community food pantries in the north of the city, returned the call on June 20 and discovered Swift’s team wanted to give money.

A Cardiff Food bank also confirmed on Instagram and Facebook that the artist had donated, adding that the development was ‘beyond their wildest dreams’.