North Bank Stand

A costly rebuild that tested Arsenal's resilience.

The North Bank Stand was a major redevelopment project at Arsenal Stadium in Highbury. The debt from reconstructing the stand greatly bled Arsenal's resources, occurring during the period after Herbert Chapman's death and through World War II, under the management of Joe Shaw and George Allison.

Quick Facts

Historical predecessor: The North Bank (Highbury)

Lore & Background

The North Bank Stand reconstruction was undertaken during the era of Joe Shaw and George Allison, between 1934 and 1947. The debt from this ambitious redevelopment greatly bled Arsenal's resources, contributing to the club's financial struggles during and after World War II.