Boothferry Park, Sportstätte im Vereinigten Königreich
Boothferry Park was a football stadium in Kingston upon Hull that opened in 1946 and could hold over 40,000 spectators. The ground featured several stands, including the Kempton Stand on the east side, the South Stand, and the Boothferry End behind one goal, along with floodlights containing approximately 100 lamps.
The stadium was built after World War II and hosted its first match in August 1946 in front of over 25,000 supporters. Hull City played there for over 50 years before moving to the new Kingston Communications Stadium in 2002, with the old ground later demolished in 2008.
The stadium's name comes from the nearby Boothferry roads in the area. After closure, surrounding streets were renamed with titles like Tigers Way and Legends Way to honor the club's legacy and its supporters.
The stadium was easily accessible by train via Boothferry Halt station, which transported fans directly from the city center. The ground was located in a densely populated area with good connections to Kingston upon Hull's city center.
Fans nicknamed the stadium 'Fer Ark' because letters were missing from the signage, making it resemble an old ark. The nickname became popular during difficult years when the ground was in poor condition and maintenance was neglected.
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