Boleyn Ground

West Ham United took up tenancy of the Boleyn Ground from local club Old Castle Swifts in 1904. The ground was named after Green Street House, which was known locally as Boleyn Castle because of its imposing nature and an association with Anne Boleyn. Over the years the ground was more often referred to as Upton Park, after the area where it was located. In August 1944, a V-1 flying bomb fell on the south-west corner of the pitch, forcing West Ham to play at other grounds while repairs were undertaken. Upon their return in December 1944, they lost 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur. The stadium underwent significant redevelopment following the Taylor Report, with the South Bank replaced by the 9,000-seat Bobby Moore Stand in 1993, the North Bank replaced by the Centenary Stand, later renamed the Sir Trevor Brooking Stand, in 1995, and the West Stand replaced by the 15,000-seat Dr. Martens Stand in 2000. Plans to expand capacity to 40,500 never came to fruition. After years of speculation about a move to the Olympic Stadium, West Ham played their final match at the Boleyn Ground on 10 May 2016, beating Manchester United 3-2 in the Premier League. The stadium was demolished in 2016-2017, and the site was redeveloped for housing.

The ground was named after Green Street House, known locally as Boleyn Castle due to an association with Anne Boleyn. During the Second World War, a V-1 flying bomb landed on the pitch, but West Ham managed nine consecutive victories while playing elsewhere. The Bobby Moore Stand was named after the legendary West Ham and England captain who died in 1993. The final match on 10 May 2016 saw West Ham beat Manchester United 3-2 in a dramatic Premier League encounter. The stadium was briefly shared with Charlton Athletic in the early 1990s. The Dr. Martens Stand incorporated the West Ham United Hotel. The ground was often called Upton Park, after the local area, rather than its official name. The site has been redeveloped into a residential development.