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Highbury Collection (#6)

"Highbury: A Historic Haven for Football and Art in London" Step into the world of Highbury, where football fervor meets artistic elegance

Background imageHighbury Collection: Photograph of Alma PH, Highbury, London

Photograph of Alma PH, Highbury, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Alma

Background imageHighbury Collection: Highbury School, Hillcrest, Natal Province, South Africa

Highbury School, Hillcrest, Natal Province, South Africa
Aerial view of Highbury Preparatory School, Hillcrest, Natal Province, South Africa, a private school for boys founded in 1903. Date: 1920s

Background imageHighbury Collection: Joseph Chamberlain and Family at Highbury, 1889

Joseph Chamberlain and Family at Highbury, 1889
Photograph of the Chamberlain family after Joseph Chamberlains marriage to Mary Endicott, 1889. Back row, left to right: Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940)

Background imageHighbury Collection: Highbury Truant School, London - Tailoring Class

Highbury Truant School, London - Tailoring Class
A tailoring class at the London School Boards Highbury Truant School. Some boys are using sewing machines. Date: early 1900s

Background imageHighbury Collection: Highbury Truant School, London - Mat Making

Highbury Truant School, London - Mat Making
Boys at the London School Boards Highbury Truant School make mats on a loom. Date: early 1900s

Background imageHighbury Collection: Highbury Truant School, London - Dumb-bell Drill

Highbury Truant School, London - Dumb-bell Drill
Boys at the London School Boards Highbury Truant School carry out a dumb-bell drill. Date: early 1900s

Background imageHighbury Collection: Highbury Truant & Industrial School, London - Dumbbells

Highbury Truant & Industrial School, London - Dumbbells
Rows of boys carry out a dumbbell drill in a playground at Highbury Truant and Industrial School. Date: Date unknown

Background imageHighbury Collection: Highbury Home for Friendless Children

Highbury Home for Friendless Children
Children and a member of staff at the Highbury Home for Friendless Children, Highbury Grove, North London. Date: 1930

Background imageHighbury Collection: Highbury Home for Friendless Children, Pound Day

Highbury Home for Friendless Children, Pound Day
Highbury Home for Friendless Children, North London. Leaflet advertising a Pound Day where local supporters of the home were requested to make a gift of either one pound in cash

Background imageHighbury Collection: Highbury College

Highbury College
Nonconformist Training College, where students are instructed in the delicate art of not conforming. Date: circa 1835

Background imageHighbury Collection: Highbury Barn

Highbury Barn
Assembly House, maintained by Mr Willoughby at Islington. Date: 1792

Background imageHighbury Collection: William Harris

William Harris
WILLIAM HARRIS Churchman, theological tutor of Hoxton Academy and Highbury College, London. Date: 1776? - 1830

Background imageHighbury Collection: Highbury Quadrant

Highbury Quadrant Estate in London, 7th April 1970. (Photo by R. Jones/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageHighbury Collection: London City Council Mobile Immunisation Clinic Bus

London City Council Mobile Immunisation Clinic Bus
28th May 1959: London City Council Mobile Immunisation Clinic at Highbury Grove, north London. It is being used for polio vaccinations. (Photo by Derek Berwin/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageHighbury Collection: Memorial to the late Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain

Memorial to the late Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain
A memorial card to the late Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914). This card was sent by Dame (Cicely) Veronica Wedgwood (19101997) - an English historian who generally published under the name C

Background imageHighbury Collection: Boot Room

Boot Room
1st December 1951: Arsenal FC boot room at Highbury. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5596 - A Is For Arsenal - pub. 1951 (Photo by George Douglas/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background imageHighbury Collection: London Fire Service (LFS) football match at Highbury

London Fire Service (LFS) football match at Highbury, the home of Arsenal FC

Background imageHighbury Collection: Boys at Truant School, Highbury Grove

Boys at Truant School, Highbury Grove
Boys in their uniform at the London County Councils Truant School at Highbury Grove in North London opened in 1891. Date: 1895

Background imageHighbury Collection: Truant School, Highbury Grove, London

Truant School, Highbury Grove, London
The London County Councils Truant School at Highbury Grove in North London opened in 1891. Date: 1895

Background imageHighbury Collection: New arrivals at Truant School, Highbury Grove

New arrivals at Truant School, Highbury Grove
New arrivals at the London County Councils Truant School at Highbury Grove in North London opened in 1891. Date: 1895

Background imageHighbury Collection: Arsenals Highbury stadium, aerial view

Arsenals Highbury stadium, aerial view
Highbury Stadium, home of Arsenal Football Club from 1913-2006, aerial view. The stadium, officially called Arsenal Stadium, is located in Highbury, in the London Borough of Islington, UK

Background imageHighbury Collection: Bryn Jones Tackling Gillick, Arsenal vs. Everton, 1938

Bryn Jones Tackling Gillick, Arsenal vs. Everton, 1938
Photograph of Bryn Jones of Arsenal (right) tackling Gillick of Everton, during the First Division Match played at Highbury, London, September 1938. Jones scored for Arsenal, but Everton won 2-1

Background imageHighbury Collection: Johnson Saves for Leeds, Highbury, 1925

Johnson Saves for Leeds, Highbury, 1925
Photograph showing Johnson, the Leeds Goalkeeper, pushing a shot wide of his goal post, 1925. Although Johnson was successful this time

Background imageHighbury Collection: Highbury Barn Gardens

Highbury Barn Gardens
The gardens of the Highbury Barn tavern. Convenient arbours round the edge provide pleasant places for drinking parties




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"Highbury: A Historic Haven for Football and Art in London" Step into the world of Highbury, where football fervor meets artistic elegance. Home to Arsenal Football Club's iconic Highbury Stadium, this enchanting neighborhood has witnessed countless moments of sporting triumphs and breathtaking artistry. As the sun sets over The Arsenal and Emirates stadiums, a golden glow embraces the hallowed grounds that have seen legends rise and records shattered. Highbury Stadium Fine Art captures these timeless memories, immortalizing them on canvas for all to admire. Walking along Upper Street in Islington, you'll find yourself immersed in a vibrant tapestry of culture. The spirit seeps through every corner as local artists pay homage to their beloved Arsenal through stunning pieces art. Delve into history with vintage photographs like "Highbury 1 030917AFC. jpg" capturing the essence of an era when football was pure passion. Witness the camaraderie between players as they stand tall in "Arsenal vs Mansfield Town, F. A. Cup Fourth Round, 1929, " etching their names into football folklore. Beyond football lies another facet of Highbury's legacy - its fire station. LCC-LFB Highbury fire station stands proudly amidst its surroundings since time immemorial; a symbol of resilience and protection for this cherished community. Travel back to England V Italy 1934 – an epic clash that ignited passions across nations – showcasing how sport can unite hearts even during tumultuous times. And just steps away from it all lies the bustling hub known as Highbury and Islington Station – connecting people from near and far with ease since 1873. Intrigue abounds at every turn within this captivating enclave called Highbury. From historic landmarks to artistic expressions inspired by Arsenal's rich heritage, there is no shortage of wonders waiting to be discovered here.