The East Stand of Arsenal Stadium, seen from the North Bank Stand during a match with the stands filled with spectators

Date:
1 Apr 2006
Location:
Arsenal Stadium, Avenell Road, Highbury, Islington, Greater London Authority
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Highbury Stadium, Avenell Road, Highbury, Islington, Greater London Authority, N5
Eaststand, Highbury Stadium Square, Highbury, Islington, Greater London Authority
Reference:
PLA01/03/1023
Type:
Photograph (Digital)
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Description

Arsenal Stadium (also known as Highbury Stadium) was opened in 1936. At the time, the East Stand was the most expensive grandstand to be built in Britain. The stadium was converted into residential apartments known as Highbury Stadium Square in 2007. It is Grade II Listed. This photograph was published on page 238 of 'Played in London' by Simon Inglis.

Content

This is part of the Series: PLA01/03 Played in London; within the Collection: PLA01 Played in Britain Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Inglis, Simon

Keywords

Mid 20th Century Football Ground, Mid 20th Century Stadium, Mid 20th Century Grandstand, Leisure And Recreation