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Transfer from Highbury (N5) to Stansted Airport

 Transfer from Highbury (N5) to Stansted Airport

Since 1913, Highbury has been home to the Woolwich Arsenal Football Club. Eventually, its name was simplified to Arsenal F. C. The Arsenal Stadium or the Highbury Stadium was constructed on St John’s Hall grounds. This building, which was also known as Highbury College dated from 1825 and it was located on the current Aubert Park. It used to be an ionic structure, very similar to the British Museum. In 1946, the building burnt down and a modern block of flats took its place.

Starting from the 20^th century, Highbury became famous thanks to Arsenal Football Club and its success. In 2006, Arsenal moved near the Drayton Park, in Ashburton Grove. The old stadium was renamed into the Highbury Square and it was transformed into a major luxury housing complex. However, the original exteriors of the main stands have been preserved. The Clock End and the North Bank stands were demolished because they were not listed. The pitch became a garden with a swimming pool and a private gym. The properties located in the area are extremely expensive, the starting price being £300,000.