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Stamford Bridge picture special: How Chelsea's home has evolved through 140 years of history

Stamford Bridge is certainly a stadium with a few stories to tell. Since its doors opened in 1877, it has hosted athletics, greyhound racing, speedway, boxing, cricket, baseball, American football and, of course, football.

Chelsea moved there in 1905 and it's been their home ever since, through all manner of triumphs and moments of despair.

From the sweeping terraces of yesteryear, populated by working-class men in flat caps, to the modern all-seater stadium we know today, we take a look back at Stamford Bridge's history in pictures.

An utterly bizarre spectacle unfolds on the Stamford Bridge pitch during a Funny Games Competition in 1911. The men have been blind-folded and have a bit in their mouth like a horse to pull along the women
An utterly bizarre spectacle unfolds on the Stamford Bridge pitch during a Funny Games Competition in 1911.