Look around London: Highbury

We look at a north London gem.

Transcript

00:00Hello and welcome to another edition of Look Around London.

00:04Highbury and Islington is a busy transport hub and lively neighbourhood in North London.

00:10The station sits on the Victoria Line, the London Overground and the Northern City Line,

00:16making it one of the best connected spots outside central London.

00:20The area itself blends residential streets, bustling high streets and green spaces.

00:26Most near is Highbury Fields, the largest park in Islington, popular for sports and picnics.

00:33On Upper Street, you'll find a stretch of restaurants, pubs, theatres and independent

00:38shops, making it a cultural nightlife hotspot.

00:42Historically, Highbury was known for Highbury Stadium, the former home of Arsenal Football

00:47Club, before the team moved down the road to the Emirates Stadium in 2006.