Demolition of Boston United's old ground not expected to yield keepsakes for fans, it has been announced
The demolition of Boston United’s old York Street ground is not expected to yield keepsakes for the public, it has been announced.
Work officially began last month to clear the derelict site in preparation for the construction of a Community Diagnostic Centre – a £24.9m project from the Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group.
In news that may disappoint some Pilgrims fans, the group has, this week, said the demolition is not expected to yield mementos – such as old seats – for the public due to the condition of the stadium.
A spokesman said: “Many people in Boston have fond memories of the York Street football stadium and there has been a significant amount of interest in the demolition work currently taking place.
“Having sat empty for a number of years, the stadium has been subject to significant wear and some vandalism. This means that the majority of what we have found during demolition will need to be safely disposed of.
“We do hope to recognise the footballing heritage of the site within the new building and hope to salvage a small number of items to support this.”
“The creation of Boston Community Diagnostic Centre will support thousands of NHS patients each year and bring the site back to life for the benefit of the local community,” they added.