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West Ham’s iconic Upton Park looks unrecognisable from above in stunning aerial shots with just one legendary tower remaining

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WEST HAM prepare for their second season at the London Stadium, whilst just a singular yellow turret remains at the Hammers traditional home.

Following a 112-year stay at the Boleyn Ground, the London club’s former stomping ground has been reduced to rubble.

Upton Park is now unrecognisable as the former stadium makes way for a new housing project
Upton Park is now unrecognisable as the former stadium makes way for a new housing project
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Fireworks explode over Upton Park as West Ham play their final game there against Manchester United in 2016
Fireworks explode over Upton Park as West Ham play their final game there against Manchester United in 2016
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The stadium is set to be replaced by 850 homes, a variety of shops, a library and play areas in a project called Upton Gardens.

Hammers have ditched their historic home for the glitzy new London Stadium.

West Ham fans initially found it hard to replicate the electric atmosphere of Upton Park in their new 66,000-seater home in Stratford.

Just over a year after West Ham’s departure from the stadium, the developers have left little to be recognised of the historic ground.

The legendary yellow turrets will be replaced by tower gatehouses, which will sit at the former stadium entrance.

When West Ham moved, the fans were given the chance to win their own treasured pieces of Upton Park in an auction.

 

The two towers will now be replaced by an entrance to Upton Gardens
The two towers will now be replaced by an entrance to Upton Gardens

Corner flags, dug-out seats, medals and match worn shirts were all up for the grabs.

Season ticket holders were given the opportunity to buy their own seats in a bid to keep the legend of Upton Park living on.

The Hammers kicked off the action there in 1904, before the stadium was bombed during the Second World War and therefore redeveloped.

In true Hammers fashion, bubbles fill the sky during their final game at Boleyn Ground
In true Hammers fashion, bubbles fill the sky during their final game at Boleyn Ground
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A regular supporter of West Ham United cleans the nameplate which adorns the Upton Park ground
A regular supporter of West Ham United cleans the nameplate which adorned the Upton Park ground
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The Hammers bid an emotional farewell to Upton Park when they faced Manchester United on May, 10.

A goal from Winston Reid claimed a late victory against United to cap off a fairy tale victory over the Reds.

Upton Park has been provided the stage for a number of the country’s biggest names and fixtures.

The likes of Geoff Hurst, Bobby Moore, Martin Peters, Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard all shot to prominence at the Boleyn Ground.

The capacity of the Boleyn Ground at closure was 35,016
The capacity of the Boleyn Ground at closure was 35,016
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The Boleyn Ground had four main stands, which were named The Sir Trevor Brooking Stand, The Bobby Moore Stand, The East Stand and The Betway Stand.

In 2006, Hammers chairman Eggert Magnusson made his intentions clear for the east London side to move to the new stadium after the 2012 Olympics.

In 2009 the club were granted permission to expand the East Stand which would have taken the capacity to over 40,000.

However, they opted to relocate to the stadium which hosted the Summer and Paralympics in 2012.


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