Arsenal Stadium was a football stadium in Highbury, London, which was the home of Arsenal Football Club between 6 September 1913 and 7 May 2006. It was popularly known as "Highbury" due to its location and was given the affectionate nickname of the "the library".
The North Bank stand of the stadium in 2005, a year prior to demolition
The façade of the East Stand, on Avenell Road, in 2005
Highbury in 2006.
Thierry Henry waiting to take a corner kick during the last game held at Highbury in 2006
Highbury is an area in North London and located in the London Borough of Islington. Highbury was owned by Ranulf, brother of Ilger, and included all the areas north and east of Canonbury and Holloway Roads.
Highbury House, c. 1800
Highbury Clock is located just north of Highbury Fields, near the junction of Highbury Barn and Highbury Hill. It was presented in 1897 in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Victoria.
Highbury Barn, 1819
St Joan of Arc Parish Church, Highbury