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Highbury Collection

Background imageHighbury Collection: Upper Street, Islington, London

Upper Street, Islington, London
The top end of Upper Street, next to the Highbury and Islington roundabout. The Cock Tavern (still there) is on the right and a horse tram is heading south toward the Angel

Background imageHighbury Collection: Arsenal vs. Mansfield Town, F. A. Cup Fourth Round, 1929

Arsenal vs. Mansfield Town, F. A. Cup Fourth Round, 1929
Photograph showing the Mansfield Town goalkeeper jumping highest to punch clear the ball and deny an Arsenal attack during the F.A. Cup fourth round tie at Highbury, 26th January 1929

Background imageHighbury Collection: England V Italy 1934

England V Italy 1934
ENGLAND versus ITALY at Highbury

Background imageHighbury Collection: LCC-LFB Highbury fire station, N5

LCC-LFB Highbury fire station, N5
Built by the London County Council, Highbury fire station was located at 215 Blackstock Road, N5. The widespread adoption of motorised fire engines by the LFB led to a reduction in the number of fire

Background imageHighbury Collection: Islington and Highbury Station 1873

Islington and Highbury Station 1873
Exterior of Islington and Highbury Station, North London Railway. Date: 1873

Background imageHighbury Collection: Highbury and Islington Station, London

Highbury and Islington Station, London
The outside of Highbury and Islington Station, London. Date: circa 1900

Background imageHighbury Collection: Joseph Chamberlain in his orchid-house

Joseph Chamberlain in his orchid-house
Mr Chamberlains favourite hobby: Joseph Chamberlain in his orchid-house at Highbury, with his head orchid gardener, 1903 1903

Background imageHighbury Collection: Blitz in London -- AFS firefighters, WW2

Blitz in London -- AFS firefighters, WW2
Blitz in London -- a personal photograph, taken by a colleague, of life in the AFS at a sub-station, showing firewomen on the Heavy Unit of Sub-station 67Z

Background imageHighbury Collection: Alec James of Arsenal in the gym

Alec James of Arsenal in the gym
Arsenal player Alec James tries out the Vita Gymno Frame in the Gym at Arsenals Highbury Football Ground

Background imageHighbury Collection: Arsenal vs. Stoke, Highbury, 1928

Arsenal vs. Stoke, Highbury, 1928
Photograph showing Dixon, the Stoke goalkeeper, attempting to save a shot from one of the Arsenal forwards, during the F.A. Cup Sixth Round match held at Highbury Stadium, 1928

Background imageHighbury Collection: Highbury and Twickenham Stadiums

Highbury and Twickenham Stadiums
An illustration of a proposed new stand at Highbury, home of Arsenal Football Club. And a photograph of Twickenham, with its newly completed West Stand. Date: circa 1932

Background imageHighbury Collection: George Hunt and Ted Drake, Arsenal footballers

George Hunt and Ted Drake, Arsenal footballers
George Hunt and Ted Drake, Arsenal's centre-forwards in confidential conversation at Highbury Date: 1946

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

Photograph of Woodbine 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 Woodbine

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

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

Background imageHighbury Collection: Mr Chamberlain in consultation with his head gardener

Mr Chamberlain in consultation with his head gardener
Relief from Fiscal Warfare - Mr Joseph Chamberlain in consultation with his head gardener at Highbury. 1903

Background imageHighbury Collection: Chamberlain in his study

Chamberlain in his study
Joseph Chamberlain in his study engaged on the enormous correspondence involved by the fiscal campaign. Chamberlain is assisted by his private secretary, Mr Wilson. Date: 1903

Background imageHighbury Collection: Great Dinner tent at Highbury Barn 1842

Great Dinner tent at Highbury Barn 1842
The great dinner tent at Highbury Barn for the licenced Victuallers Grand Annual Festival. 1842

Background imageHighbury Collection: St Mary Magdalene Canvas Church Crusade

St Mary Magdalene Canvas Church Crusade - Highbury Corner, Holloway - run by the Rev Arthur William Goodwin Hudson (1906-1985) (who signed the back of the card in May 1953). Date: circa 1952

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: 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: 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: 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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