Where is Highbury in London?
Highbury Stadium opened on 19 13. In World War II, which began the following year, it escaped the fate of being bombed by German shells. Then he became the center of this area. In the corner less than 100 yards from the stadium, there is a famous fish and chips shop, and at the other end, it is the location of London underground shopping mall. What's the name of this shopping center? Arsenal!
The west stand of Highbury opened at 1932, which was the most modern stand in England at that time. Four years later, the East Stand was completed, with a marble hall and a bust of the famous head coach Chapman, which was also a pioneering work at that time. Let's take a look at some milestones at Highbury Stadium.
Arsenal's first game at Highbury was on1965438+September 6th, 2003, against Lester Mott. 1932165438+1On October 5th, Giles Pilu subway station near Highbury was renamed Arsenal subway station. From 65438 to 0939, a documentary called The Mystery of Arsenal Stadium came out. During World War II, Highbury Stadium was closed and became a medical center and an air raid warning station. During this period, the north stand was hit by a bomb, but the whole stadium survived. From 65438 to 0997, one of the famous Arsenal fans and the writer hornby's novel "Crazy Stadium" was put on the screen.
In addition to being a stadium, Highbury has also held boxing matches, concerts and other large-scale activities. 1966 may 2 1 day, it was here that Ali, the boxing champion, knocked down Cooper and became the winner of the heavyweight champion's gold belt.