Arsenal Stadium

Arsenal Stadium opened on 6 September 1913 after Arsenal chairman Henry Norris moved the club from the Manor Ground in Plumstead to Highbury, leasing the recreation fields of St John's College of Divinity. The move was initially opposed by local residents, the borough council, and nearby clubs. The stadium underwent its first major redevelopment in the 1930s, which produced the iconic Art Deco East and West Stands designed by Archibald Leitch and later Claude Ferrier and William Binnie. A second redevelopment followed the Taylor Report, with the North Bank Stand rebuilt in 1993 and executive boxes added to the Clock End. The stadium hosted England international matches, the 1948 Olympic football tournament, FA Cup semi-finals, and even boxing and cricket events. The local London Underground station was renamed 'Arsenal' in 1932, making it the only Underground station named after a football club. After Arsenal moved to the Emirates Stadium in 2006, Highbury was redeveloped as the Highbury Square residential complex, with parts of the Art Deco East and West Stands preserved due to their listed building status.

Highbury was nicknamed 'The Home of Football' by Arsenal supporters. The local London Underground station was renamed 'Arsenal' in 1932, making it the only Tube station named after a football club. The stadium's Art Deco East Stand is a Grade II listed building and was preserved when the site was redeveloped into apartments. The famous clock in the southern stand, which gave the 'Clock End' its name, was installed in 1930. At its peak, the ground held over 73,000 spectators, but post-Taylor Report capacity was reduced to 38,419. The pitch was known for being one of the smallest in English football, measuring just 100 by 67 metres. After closure, the pitch area was turned into a communal garden for the Highbury Square residential development.