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The Highbury Heritage Collection

A growing library of articles exploring the architecture, history, and personalities that shaped N5.

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Origins
The Early History of Highbury
How the early history helps explain the formation of modern Highbury.
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Origins
From Rural Lands to N5 Suburbia
How rural evolution helps explain the formation of modern Highbury.
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Origins
The Great Estates of Highbury
How the great estates helps explain the formation of modern Highbury.
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Origins
The Meaning Behind the Name Highbury
How the name helps explain the formation of modern Highbury.
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Origins
The Building Boom in Highbury
How the building boom helps explain the formation of modern Highbury.
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Origins
The Impact of Turnpikes on Highbury
How early roads helps explain the formation of modern Highbury.
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Origins
The Agricultural Past of N5
How farming history helps explain the formation of modern Highbury.
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Origins
Victorian Speculation in Highbury
How building speculation helps explain the formation of modern Highbury.
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Origins
The Settling of N5
How the settling of the area helps explain the formation of modern Highbury.
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Origins
The Early Foundations of Highbury Park
How early building helps explain the formation of modern Highbury.
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XI
Infrastructure
The History of Highbury & Islington
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Highbury & Islington.
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XII
Infrastructure
The Railway Impact on N5
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the railways in Highbury.
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XIII
Infrastructure
The Omnibus Routes of Highbury
Transport networks that shaped the district around Highbury.
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XIV
Infrastructure
The Making of Highbury Park Infrastructure
Urban planning that shaped the district around Highbury Park.
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Infrastructure
Transport Hubs and Growth in Highbury
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Highbury.
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XVI
Infrastructure
The Tramways of Early Highbury
Transport networks that shaped the district around Highbury.
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XVII
Infrastructure
The Evolution of Highbury Grove Traffic
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Highbury Grove.
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XVIII
Infrastructure
Connectivity and N5 Property
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the local property market.
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XIX
Infrastructure
The Impact of the Tube on Highbury
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the Underground.
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Infrastructure
Infrastructure and Highbury Architecture
Urban planning that shaped the district around Highbury.
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XXI
Architecture
The Historic Houses of Highbury
A close read of the historic houses of Highbury and what it reveals about N5 design.
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XXII
Architecture
Victorian Terrace Housing in N5
A close read of victorian terrace housing in N5 and what it reveals about N5 design.
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XXIII
Architecture
Mansion Flats Design in Highbury
A close read of mansion flats design and what it reveals about N5 design.
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XXIV
Architecture
The Red Brick Suburbs of Highbury
A close read of the red brick suburbs and what it reveals about N5 design.
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XXV
Architecture
The Influence of Architects on Highbury
A close read of the architectural influence and what it reveals about N5 design.
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XXVI
Architecture
The Evolution of the Highbury Villa
A close read of the evolution of the Highbury villa and what it reveals about N5 design.
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XXVII
Architecture
Edwardian Facades in N5
A close read of edwardian facades and what it reveals about N5 design.
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XXVIII
Architecture
The Mock-Tudor Revival in Highbury
A close read of the mock-tudor revival and what it reveals about N5 design.
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XXIX
Architecture
The Arts and Crafts Influence in N5
A close read of the arts and crafts influence and what it reveals about N5 design.
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XXX
Architecture
Public Building Architecture in Highbury
A close read of public building architecture and what it reveals about N5 design.
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XXXI
Street
Highbury Park History
A street-level look at Highbury Park history and the making of Highbury's atmosphere.
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XXXII
Street
Highbury Grove History
A street-level look at Highbury Grove history and the making of Highbury's atmosphere.
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XXXIII
Street
The Charm of Highbury Avenues
A street-level look at avenues and the making of Highbury's atmosphere.
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XXXIV
Street
The Making of N5 Streets
A street-level look at N5 streets and the making of Highbury's atmosphere.
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XXXV
Street
The Character of Highbury Mews
A street-level look at mews and the making of Highbury's atmosphere.
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XXXVI
Street
Exploring the Core of Highbury
A street-level look at the core of the area and the making of Highbury's atmosphere.
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XXXVII
Street
Residential Life on Highbury Park
A street-level look at residential life on Highbury Park and the making of Highbury's atmosphere.
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Street
The Evolution of N5 Terraces
A street-level look at terraces and the making of Highbury's atmosphere.
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Street
The Story of Highbury Gardens
A street-level look at the gardens and the making of Highbury's atmosphere.
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Street
The Atmosphere of Highbury Roads
A street-level look at roads and the making of Highbury's atmosphere.
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Institution
The History of Arsenal Stadium (former)
Why Arsenal Stadium (former) mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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XLII
Institution
The Local Libraries of Highbury
Why local libraries mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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XLIII
Institution
Community Centers of N5
Why community centers mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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XLIV
Institution
The Growth of Highbury Schools
Why schools of N5 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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XLV
Institution
The Historic Pubs of Highbury
Why the historic pubs of N5 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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XLVI
Institution
The Churches of Highbury
Why churches mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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XLVII
Institution
The Fire Stations of N5
Why fire stations mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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XLVIII
Institution
The Development of Highbury Hospitals
Why hospitals mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Post Offices of Early Highbury
Why post offices mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Cultural Venues of Highbury
Why cultural venues mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Culture
Famous Residents of Highbury
Famous residents of Highbury and the creative life that gave N5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
The Literary Life of N5
The literary life of N5 and the creative life that gave N5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
The Artistic Legacy of Highbury
The artistic legacy of Highbury and the creative life that gave N5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
Cultural Diversity in Modern Highbury
Cultural diversity in modern N5 and the creative life that gave N5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
The Theatrical History of Highbury
The theatrical history of Highbury and the creative life that gave N5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
Musical Heritage in N5
Musical heritage in N5 and the creative life that gave N5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
Post-War Demographics in Highbury
Post-war demographics in Highbury and the creative life that gave N5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
The Cafe Culture of Highbury Park
The cafe culture of Highbury Park and the creative life that gave N5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
How Highbury Found Its Voice
How Highbury found its voice and the creative life that gave N5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
Broadcasting and Media in Highbury
Broadcasting and media in Highbury and the creative life that gave N5 a larger public meaning.
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LXI
Domestic
Adapting the Highbury Home
How adapting the Highbury home connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXII
Domestic
Victorian Terraces and Modern Living in N5
How victorian terraces connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXIII
Domestic
The Servants' Quarters of Highbury
How the servants' quarters connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXIV
Domestic
Rear Extensions in N5
How rear extensions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXV
Domestic
Converting Lofts in Highbury
How loft conversions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXVI
Domestic
Kitchens in Edwardian Flats in N5
How kitchens connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXVII
Domestic
Bathrooms and Heating in Highbury Homes
How bathrooms connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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Domestic
The Flow of the N5 House
How the flow of the house connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXIX
Domestic
Restoring Original Features in Highbury
How restoring original features connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXX
Domestic
Open Plan Living in N5 Blocks
How open plan living connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXXI
Planning
Highbury Conservation Areas Explained
What Highbury conservation areas means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXII
Planning
Planning Rules for Highbury Facades
What planning rules for facades means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXIII
Planning
Listed Buildings in N5
What listed buildings in N5 means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXIV
Planning
Basement Extensions in Highbury
What basement extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXV
Planning
Rear Extensions and Setbacks in Highbury
What rear extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXVI
Planning
Protecting the N5 Heritage
What protecting heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXVII
Planning
Trees and Boundaries in N5 Planning
What trees and boundaries means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXVIII
Planning
Roof Developments and Conservation in Highbury
What roof developments means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXIX
Planning
Licences to Alter in N5 Flats
What licences to alter means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXX
Planning
Retrofit vs Heritage in Highbury
What retrofit vs heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXXI
Landscape
The Green Spaces of Highbury Fields
The physical setting around Highbury Fields and why it still matters.
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LXXXII
Landscape
The Influence of Highbury Fields on Highbury
The physical setting around Highbury Fields and why it still matters.
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LXXXIII
Landscape
The Planting of Street Trees in N5
The physical setting around street trees in N5 and why it still matters.
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LXXXIV
Landscape
The Verges and Hedges of Highbury
The physical setting around verges and hedges and why it still matters.
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LXXXV
Landscape
The Lost Rivers of N5
The physical setting around the lost rivers of N5 and why it still matters.
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LXXXVI
Landscape
Ecology and Urban Wildlife in Highbury
The physical setting around ecology and urban wildlife and why it still matters.
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Landscape
Private Front Gardens in N5
The physical setting around private front gardens and why it still matters.
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Landscape
Public Squares in Highbury
The physical setting around public squares and why it still matters.
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LXXXIX
Landscape
The Green Character of N5
The physical setting around the green character and why it still matters.
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Landscape
How Low-Density Planning Shaped Highbury
The physical setting around low-density planning and why it still matters.
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Guide
Why Buyers Love Highbury
Why buyers love Highbury in the wider story of Highbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Highbury vs Neighbouring Districts
Highbury vs neighbouring districts in the wider story of Highbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
The Property Market History of N5
The property market history in the wider story of Highbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Guide to Renovating a Highbury Flat
Guide to renovating a Highbury flat in the wider story of Highbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Guide to Renovating a Victorian Terrace in N5
Guide to renovating a victorian terrace in the wider story of Highbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Best Streets for Family Homes in Highbury
Best streets for family homes in the wider story of Highbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
The Appeal of N5 Period Features
The appeal of N5 period features in the wider story of Highbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Understanding the Highbury Character
Understanding the local character in the wider story of Highbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
The Future of Highbury Heritage
The future of Highbury heritage in the wider story of Highbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Why N5 Maintains Its Value
Why N5 maintains its value in the wider story of Highbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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