Why did Arsenal move from South to North London?

North London is fiercely contested territory between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur fans, but how did this come to be? Why did Arsenal move from their original home in Woolwich to become neighbours with Tottenham? How did they afford their new stadium at Highbury? And why did every man in the early 1900s have a moustache?

In this video we'll cover the fascinating beginnings of Arsenal in Woolwich, key figures like David Danskin and Henry Norris who shaped Arsenal's future, how the club navigated through financial struggles, as well as the impact of Arsenal's controversial move, on the London Football landscape.

If you haven't watched it yet, then I'd highly recommend watching my earlier video on the 1919 Football League expansion, for further context to Arsenal's rivalry with their pals from down the road Tottenham    • Match Fixing: How Man Utd & Liverpool...  

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