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The Hawthorns

The Hawthorns is a football stadium in West Bromwich, Sandwell, England. It is the current home stadium of the West Bromwich Albion F.C.. The stadium was built in 1900 and opened in that same year. The total number of people who can seat in the stadium is about 26,500. The stadium is also near The Hawthorns station which provides transportation to the stadium. It is the highest ground above sea level in England. The four stands at the ground are called the East Stand, the Birmingham Road, the West Stand (formerly Halfords Lane) and the Smethwick End.


Images for kids

  • Throstle at the Hawthorns

    The throstle effigy has been a feature of the Woodman corner since the 1970s.

  • The Hawthorns - West Bromwich Albion FC - Birmingham Road - Tony Brown statue (15964584919)

    Sillouette of the Tony Brown statue outside The Hawthorns.

  • WBA promotion 2003-04

    WBA fans and players celebrating in 2004.

  • The Hawthorns Station - geograph.org.uk - 1366107

    The Hawthorns station.

  • Jeff Astle Gates

    The Jeff Astle gates were erected in 2003.

  • WBA The Great Escape

    Fans spill onto the pitch following Albion's escape from relegation in 2005.

  • The Hawthorns from Halfords Lane

    The West Stand and Smethwick End (exterior).

  • The Hawthorns exterior

    The East Stand, including the club's main reception and ticket office.

See also

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