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Highbury

Highbury is an area in the London Borough of Islington, north London. It lies to the north of central London and is centered around Highbury Hill and Highbury Fields. The name Highbury is of Old English origin, commonly interpreted as referring to a high hill or fort.

The district includes a mix of residential streets, late 19th- and early 20th-century housing, and public spaces

Transport in the area is anchored by Highbury & Islington station, which provides access to the Victoria

Today, Highbury remains a primarily residential district within Islington, known for its village-like feel, historic streets,

such
as
Highbury
Fields,
a
large
green
area
used
for
recreation
and
community
events.
A
landmark
feature
of
Highbury
was
Arsenal
Stadium,
commonly
known
as
Highbury,
which
served
as
the
home
of
Arsenal
Football
Club
from
1913
until
2006.
The
club
relocated
to
Emirates
Stadium
in
nearby
Ashburton
Grove
in
2006.
Line
and
the
North
London
Line
(Overground),
along
with
a
network
of
local
bus
routes.
The
station
connects
residents
to
central
London
and
other
parts
of
the
city,
supporting
the
area's
commuter
and
leisure
travel.
and
proximity
to
parks
and
cultural
amenities.
It
continues
to
reflect
a
mix
of
historic
architecture
and
modern
urban
development,
while
retaining
its
identity
as
a
distinct
part
of
inner
London.