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18th century maps show a 'Stanford Creek' running along the route of what is now a railway line at the back of the East Stand as a tributary of the Thames. The stream had two local bridges: Stanford Bridge on the Fulham Road (also recorded as Little Chelsea Bridge) and Stanbridge on the King's Road, now known as Stanley Bridge. Stanford Creek, Stanford Bridge and Stanbridge no doubt all contributed in some uncertain way to the eventual name of Stamford Bridge, which must have been further suggested by the well known Battle of Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire, a famous victory by King Harold Godwinson over King Harald Hardråde of Norway in 1066, which took place shortly before Harold's defeat at the hands of the Normans at The Battle of Hastings.
18th century maps show a 'Stanford Creek' running along the route of what is now a railway line at the back of the East Stand as a tributary of the Thames. The stream had two local bridges: Stanford Bridge on the Fulham Road (also recorded as Little Chelsea Bridge) and Stanbridge on the King's Road, now known as Stanley Bridge. Stanford Creek, Stanford Bridge and Stanbridge no doubt all contributed in some uncertain way to the eventual name of Stamford Bridge, which must have been further suggested by the well known Battle of Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire, a famous victory by King Harold Godwinson over King Harald Hardråde of Norway in 1066, which took place shortly before Harold's defeat at the hands of the Normans at The Battle of Hastings.
The name and place of Stamford Bridge is one with great significance in English history having been the site in Yorkshire of one of the most famous battles of King Harold's reign in 1066 against the Vikings. However it is believed that this is not connected to the naming of Chelsea's football stadium which came about less because of historical significance and more to do with local landmarks and a fair degree of chance. The 18th century maps show the Fulham Road and Kings Road area including the current day site of the stadium. It shows a stream called 'Stanford Creek' which runs along the route of the present day railway line behind the East Stand and flows down into the Thames. Where the stream crosses the Fulham Road it is marked 'Little Chelsea Bridge' which was originally called Sanford Bridge (from sand Ford). While a bridge over the stream on the Kings Road was called Stanbridge (from stone bridge). It seems that these two bridge names and that of the stream, 'Stanford Creek', together evolved into the name Stanford Bridge, which again later evolved into Stamford Bridge as the adopted name of the stadium.
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Where is chelsea's football ground?
It is in London and it is called Stamford Bridge
Where do Chelsea play there home games?
Their football stadium is called Stamford Bridge. It is located in the Fulham area of London.
What is the largest football stadium called?
The Rungrado May Day stadium is the largest soccer stadium in the world.
Where is Stamford Bridge?
Stamford bridge is located next to fulham Broadway. The road where stamford bridge is located is called Fulham road. This is the same road where craven cottage is located. For any person travelling to the bridge from the south of England would be advised to drive to southfields tube station where you can escape the parking problem. There is also a Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire and probably many other places.
What is the address of Chelsea football club?
Please,i wish to post calenders and t shirts to some players
What was the battle called in which Harold Haardrada died?
Harold Hadrada died at the battle of Stamford Bridge
What was the first battle in 1066 called?
If you mean the one from which Harold marched to fight William of Normandy at Hastings, it was the Battle of Stamford Bridge. (something Chelsea fans have been re-creating ever since!)
What is the song they play at stamford bridge before matches called?
'The Liquidator' by 'Harry J All Stars' Dan Marsh.
How many people died in the battle of Stamford bridge?
Harold Godwinson (King Harold II) had killed the Norwegian leader called Harald Hardrada in 1066. Harold II's traitorous brother Tostig was also killed fighting with the Norwegians. Stamford Bridge is in Yorkshire, England.
Where did Harold hardrada land in the battle of the hastings?
he marched north and had a battle at Stanford bridge which was a success and had to march his tired army back south as he heard that duke William had landed to invade it took 9 days to march back
Did the battle of Stamford bridge happen because they wanted to be king?
Yes Harold Harada Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy all wanted to rule England after Edward the confessor died. The battle of Stamford bridge was against Harold Harada and Harold Godwinson! Harold Godwinson won and then had the battle of Hastings with William of Normandy. William of Normandy one and is now called William the conqueror
Where is Chelsea?
South London is where Chelsea locate Chelsea is a wealthy district in central London.
