The Hawthorns

The Hawthorns, perched on the highest point of West Bromwich, has been the home of West Bromwich Albion since 1900. It holds the distinction of being the highest ground above sea level of any Premier League or English Football League stadium. The ground’s name comes from the hawthorn bushes that once covered the site, a nod to its rural origins before the surrounding terraced houses and factories filled in. Over more than 120 years, the stadium has witnessed the club’s FA Cup triumphs, Leagu...