Chelsea Football Club Metal Street Sign, Stamford Bridge Street Sign

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The Matthew Harding Stand, previously known as the North Stand, is along the north edge of the pitch. In 1939, a small two storied North Stand including seating was erected. It was originally intended to span the entire northern end, but the outbreak of World War II and its aftermath compelled the club to keep the stand small. It was demolished and replaced by open terracing for standing supporters in 1976. The North Terrace was closed in 1993 and the present North Stand of two tiers (the Matthew Harding Stand) was then constructed at that end. The only covered stand when Stamford Bridge was renovated into a football ground in 1905, the East Stand had a gabled corrugated iron roof, with around 6,000 seats and a terraced enclosure. The stand remained until 1973, when it was demolished in what was meant to be the opening phase of a comprehensive redevelopment of the stadium. The new stand was opened at the start of the 1974–75 season, but due to the ensuing financial difficulties at the club, it was the only part of the development to be completed. Chelsea were not down for long, working through the processes that have been so instilled in them under Hayes. They remained patient in their buildup until they found a way. Harold's victory was short-lived. Three days after the battle, on 28 September, a second invasion army led by William, Duke of Normandy, landed in Pevensey Bay, Sussex, on the south coast of England. Harold had to immediately turn his troops around and force-march them southwards to intercept the Norman army. [22] Less than three weeks after Stamford Bridge, on 14 October 1066, the English army was decisively defeated and King Harold II fell in action at the Battle of Hastings, [23] beginning the Norman conquest of England, a process facilitated by the heavy losses amongst the English military commanders. [ citation needed] Monuments Village monument Stamford Bridge battlefield memorial near Whiterose Drive

Chelsea returned after the break not ready to let up. James added two more to cap off a player of the match performance. The first was a trademark drilled effort; the second an instinctive first-time finish off a Johanna Rytting Kaneryd cross. The Blues rounded off the scoring when Rytting Kaneryd set up Nüsken. Manuscripts C, D and E of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle all mention Stamford Bridge by name. Manuscript C contains a passage which states "... came upon them beyond the bridge ....". [11] Henry of Huntington mentions Stamford Bridge and describes part of the battle being fought across the bridge. [12]Bale, Karen (9 September 2006). "It's the Theatre of Drams". Daily Record. Glasgow. Archived from the original on 24 January 2007 . Retrieved 29 May 2019. The All Golds". Edgar Wrigley. Archived from the original on 10 October 2017 . Retrieved 3 September 2018. Hall, Joe (5 January 2017). "Chelsea redevelopment plans for the Bridge get thumbs up". Archived from the original on 8 January 2017 . Retrieved 7 January 2017. The Bridge opened in 1877 as a home for the London Athletic Club and was used almost exclusively for that purpose until 1904. Subsequently, with the opening of the football club, the need for a playing surface resulted in the construction of the pitch. In June 2015 significant upgrades were made to the undersoil-heating, drainage, and irrigation systems. Along with the installation a new hybrid grass pitch, this brought the pitch up to modern standards. The current pitch at the ground measures approximately 103 metres (112.6 yd) long by 67 metres (73.2 yd) wide, with a couple metres of run-off space on all sides. The south stand has by far the most run-off space being unto 3.5 metres deep. [30] Chelsea Village and surroundings [ edit ] Stamford Bridge East Entrance

The stadium rebuild was designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, who had previously designed the Allianz Arena in Munich and the Beijing National Stadium. [51] Chelsea submit plans to increase Stamford Bridge capacity to 60,000". The Guardian. 1 December 2015. Archived from the original on 1 December 2015 . Retrieved 2 December 2015. The East Stand essentially survives in its 1973 three-tiered cantilevered form, although it has been much refurbished and modernised since. It is the heart of the stadium, housing the tunnel, dugout, dressing rooms, conference room, press centre, Audio-Visual and commentary box. The middle tier is occupied by facilities, clubs, and executive suites. The upper tier provides spectators with one of the best views of the pitch and it is the only section to have survived the extensive redevelopment of the 90s. Previously, it was the home to away supporters on the bottom tier. However, at the start of the 2005–06 season, then-manager José Mourinho requested that the family section move to this part of the stand, to boost team morale. Away fans were moved to the Shed End.

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So many died in an area so small that the field was said to have been still whitened with bleached bones 50 years after the battle. [19] [20] Aftermath A 19th-century illustration of the Harald Hardrada saga, Heimskringla.

The Shed End was next on the to-do list before problems with planning permission put work on the west stand on ice. Chelsea built the lower tier on time but spent two years disputing the upper section. Work on the 13,500-seater stand would eventually conclude during 2001. How to get to Stamford Bridge Stamford Bridge before a game against Nottingham Forest in 2020 Other uses [ edit ] Other football events [ edit ] Home – Transport for London" (PDF). tfl.gov.uk. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 September 2012 . Retrieved 2 December 2015. Phil McNulty: Mourinho still pure theatre". BBC. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015 . Retrieved 2 December 2015.Ukraine: Oleksandr Zinchenko & Andriy Shevchenko to captain teams in charity game at Chelsea". BBC Sport. 30 May 2023 . Retrieved 31 May 2023.