Boleyn Ground, Historic football stadium in United Kingdom
Boleyn Ground, also known as Upton Park, was a football stadium in east London that served as West Ham United's home from 1904 to 2016. The venue had four stands with a combined capacity of around 35,000, featuring a main stand with two levels and an adjacent hotel.
The stadium was built in 1904 on a site previously called Boleyn Castle, a house with possible historical links to Anne Boleyn. During World War II, a V-1 flying bomb damaged a corner of the pitch in 1944, yet the club resumed play after repairs were completed.
The stands sat so close to the pitch that spectators could almost touch players during set plays. On match days, the surrounding streets filled with supporters gathering before games, creating a strong sense of neighborhood identity and belonging.
The site was demolished in 2016 and replaced with housing and new buildings, leaving little trace of the original stadium today. West Ham United now plays at the London Stadium, a larger venue with improved spectator facilities and amenities.
The final match ended with a dramatic injury-time goal by Mark Noble against Manchester United in May 2016, providing an unforgettable farewell. After demolition, vendors sold bricks from the old structure as souvenirs, allowing supporters to keep a tangible piece of the club's history.
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