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Because Arsenal board bought them a new plot of land for the Emirates and before at Highbury they were refused stadium expansions, after the Emirates was built they no longer needed the ground and there was plans to build new houses in the area. So they sold the land to developers who knocked it down themselves.
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What is the history of the stadium located in Highbury?
The stadium that is located in Highbury is Arsenal Stadium, a football stadium in Highbury, North London in England. It was the home of the Arsenal Football Club from 1913--2006.
Who is the owner of highbury stadium?
Highbury is owned by Arsenal.
Where do arsenal play now?
Highbury, the old Arsenal stadium has been partially demolished and converted into a development of 711 apartments, with the pitch becoming communal gardens.
How many does Highfield Road stadium seat?
Highfield Road Stadium had 23,489 seats. It closed and moved to Ricoh Arena. Highfield was demolished in 1995. A 32,000 seat area was being built in the Ricoh arena.
What was arsenals old stadium?
Arsenal's old stadium was Highbury.
Which stadium did arsenal first own?
Highbury
Is giants stadium being demolished in 2010?
The stadium started being demolished in February 2010.
What year did the Three Rivers Stadium get demolished?
Three Rivers Stadium was demolished on February 11, 2001.
What is the difference between highbury stadium and emirates?
there are more fans in emirate
When was Highbury stadium built?
Arsenal F.C. played at Highbury Stadium between September 6, 1913 and May 7, 2006. The ground was originally built on a part of a college's recreational ground, in 1913.
What is arsenals new stadium called?
in May 2006, Arsenal played their last ever match in the historic Highbury stadium. Next season, they will move into the newly build Emirates Stadium. It was called Highbury although they are moving to Emirates Stadium
How many stadiums have arsenal had?
Arsenal has had 2 stadiums, Highbury Stadium and Emirates Stadium
