Arsenal tube station facts for kids
Station entrance
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| Location | Highbury |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Islington |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Fare zone | 2 |
| Railway companies | |
| Original company | Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway |
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| 1906 | Opened as Gillespie Road |
| 1932 | Renamed Arsenal (Highbury Hill) |
| c. 1960 | Renamed Arsenal |
| Other information | |
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Arsenal tube station is a busy London Underground station in Highbury, north London. It's part of the Piccadilly line, which is one of London's famous underground train lines. The station is in Travelcard Zone 2. You can find it between Holloway Road and Finsbury Park stations.
This station is special because it's the only one on the Tube network named directly after a football club – Arsenal Football Club! It used to be called Gillespie Road. The name changed in 1932 to honor the famous football team. The station is usually quiet, except when Arsenal has a football match. Then it gets very busy with fans!
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History of Arsenal Station
How the Station Started
The station first opened on December 15, 1906. It was originally called Gillespie Road. The company that built it was the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway (GNP&BR). Later, this company became part of the Piccadilly line we know today.
Station Design
The first station building was designed by Leslie Green. He was a famous architect who designed many Tube stations. His buildings often had a special look. They had red terracotta tiles on the outside. Arsenal station looks similar to other stations he designed. These include Holloway Road and Caledonian Road stations.
Renaming the Station
In 1932, the station's name was changed. It became Arsenal (Highbury Hill). This was because Arsenal Football Club had moved to their new stadium, Highbury, nearby. A few years later, the name was shortened to just Arsenal. This made it easier for football fans to find their way.
Images for kids
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Tiling on the platform indicates the station's previous guise as "Gillespie Road".
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This passageway links the ticket office to the platforms. On football match days, fans use the wider section.
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A Piccadilly line train at Arsenal station.
