For 93 years, the stadium, in Islington, was Arsenal’s iconic home ground. Built in 1913 on a local college’s recreation ground, it was not until 2006 when the club made the move to their current home stadium, the newly built Emirates, just down the road.
As well as Arsenal home games, Highbury hosted internationals, and sports including boxing and cricket.
Known for its small but immaculate pitch, it bore witness to great teams including Arsene Wenger’s early-noughties ‘Invincibles’.
Arsenal's final game at Highbury saw the genius of Thierry Henry clinch a Champions League spot for the club over north London rivals Tottenham on May 7, 2006. The Gunners needed to better their rivals’ score, and a completed hat-trick saw Henry sink to his knees to kiss the turf
Upon Arsenal leaving the ground in 2006, Highbury was turned into a new residential development called Highbury Square. The east and west stands were retained, with the east stand Grade-II listed.
With Arsenal again flying high in the league under manager Mikel Arteta, we decided it was time to take a look back at some iconic moments at the club’s beloved old stadium.
1. Highbury under construction.
Highbury was built in 1913, with this image showing construction work on one of its new stands.
2. Woolwich Arsenal vs Bury at the Arsenal Stadium in Highbury, October 4 1913.
This photo was taken at a game played during the first season at Arsenal’s new home in North London.
3. Highbury in 1936.
An aerial view of Highbury and the streets and houses surrounding it.
4. Highbury, August 26 1933.
A large football crowd at Highbury to watch Arsenal play Birmingham.