A programme for West Bromwich Albion's last ever match at the Stoney Lane ground v Nottingham Forest 16th April 1900, single-sheet Albion's tenure o
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A programme for West Bromwich Albion's last ever match at the Stoney Lane ground v Nottingham Forest 16th April 1900, single-sheet Albion's tenure of Stoney Lane from 1885 to 1900, was arguably the most successful period in the club's history, as the club won the F.A. Cup twice and were runners-up three times. The club built a wooden grandstand that became known as the ''Noah's Ark''. The stand had a capacity of over 2,000 people and was later transported to The Hawthorns when the club moved there in 1900. It was destroyed by fire on Guy Fawkes Night, 1904. The first league game at Stoney Lane took place on 29 September 1888, when Albion beat Burnley 4-3. They left in grand style winning there final game against Nottingham Forest 8-0. The expiry of the lease on Stoney Lane, as well as the club's desire for a more spacious location, saw them move once again in 1900. They moved to The Hawthorns, which they have there home to the present day.