Old Wembley Stadium Rubble Shapes Northala Fields Park in London

Rubble from the former 82,000-seat Wembley Stadium has been reused to create hills at Northala Fields in Ealing, London, allowing parts of the historic football venue to remain in public view after its demolition in 2003.

According to Express.co.uk, the original Wembley Stadium hosted major football matches, finals and concerts for decades before it was replaced by the modern arena. AOL.co.uk reported that the final matches at the old ground were played in 2000, seven years before the new stadium opened.

The stadium was built in 1923 and stood for 77 years before redevelopment plans led to its removal. According to Express.co.uk, materials from the demolished venue were transported to Northala Fields and used to form the park's distinctive mounds.

Northala Fields opened in 2008, one year after the new Wembley Stadium, and remains a public recreation area in Ealing. The site includes four climbable mounds, fishing lakes, a cafe and a children's playground, according to AOL.co.uk.

The park's four artificial hills were created from recycled construction material taken from the former stadium site. Express.co.uk reported that visitors can climb the three-level mounds and view the surrounding landscape.

Northala Fields takes its name from a medieval spelling connected to Northolt, where the park is located. According to Express.co.uk, the name Northall appeared in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Northala.

The original Wembley Stadium remains strongly associated with its twin towers, which became a recognizable feature for football supporters attending matches there. The site is located a short journey from Northala Fields along the A40 route, according to the reports.