Stamford Bridge, 1913

The photograph shows the stands at Stamford Bridge as they were in the early 1910s: open terraces, timber rooflines, railings and a damp September afternoon in London. Supporters fill every step — a glimpse of the era when Chelsea’s ground was already a gathering place for London crowds, long before today’s seated bowls.

On 6 September 1913 Chelsea hosted Tottenham Hotspur in the league. The final score was Chelsea 1–3 Tottenham. It was not a day for the Blues; it is still a rare breath from the Bridge archive, with the stadium and the supporters of that time.

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Photo: private archive.

Sources: 11v11 — Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur, 6 September 1913.