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Post by SE13 on Dec 3, 2007 5:07:10 GMT
A single part question today:  *Click for larger version* |
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Post by railtechnician on Dec 3, 2007 6:13:47 GMT
PM sent
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2007 7:20:30 GMT
Arsenal?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2007 10:32:49 GMT
+1 for Arsenal
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Post by metman on Dec 3, 2007 10:52:20 GMT
Know that place! This station shares its name with the team currently leading the Premiership! Come on the Gunners-Its Arsenal of course-queued up outside there many a time!
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Post by Oracle on Dec 3, 2007 10:53:09 GMT
Gillespie Road?
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Post by johnb on Dec 3, 2007 15:56:56 GMT
Definitely Arsenal... Dammit, that's two days in a row I've known the answer straight away but not looked at the site in time. I guess that'll teach me to look at the site more often!
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Post by Rich32 on Dec 3, 2007 18:00:02 GMT
Another vote for Arsenal
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2007 18:47:42 GMT
Gillespie Road gets my vote!
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Post by soupdragon on Dec 3, 2007 20:37:28 GMT
Why is it that a few members on this forum don't want to write the word ARSENAL! It is the correct answer and indeed the finest team in England (if not the world!)
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Post by railtechnician on Dec 3, 2007 21:09:11 GMT
Why is it that a few members on this forum don't want to write the word ARSENAL! It is the correct answer and indeed the finest team in England (if not the world!) Please, don't bring the farce that is football into a nice friendly quiz. |
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Post by loughtonsiding on Dec 3, 2007 21:16:43 GMT
Why is it that a few members on this forum don't want to write the word ARSENAL! It is the correct answer and indeed the finest team in England (if not the world!) Indeed it is. It's surprising how many people think Gillespie Road station was build with its sloping passageway to cater for the football traffic. The station, in fact, pre-dated Highbury stadium by several years. I also recall being told that Arsenal was the station furthest from a bus route. |
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Post by metman on Dec 3, 2007 23:02:41 GMT
Nothing wrong with football, as long as it doesn't go overboard! One thing I like about this site is that there arn't slanging matches every sat! When did Gillespie Road open-it was part of the Enfield West extension wasn't it?
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Post by railtechnician on Dec 3, 2007 23:24:44 GMT
Nothing wrong with football, as long as it doesn't go overboard! One thing I like about this site is that there arn't slanging matches every sat! When did Gillespie Road open-it was part of the Enfield West extension wasn't it? Gillespie Road was part of the original Gt.Northern, Piccadilly & Brompton railway opened on 15th December 1906. Arsenal football club moved to Highbury in 1913. The station was renamed Arsenal in 1932. |
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Post by SE13 on Dec 4, 2007 4:59:58 GMT
Several correct answers via PM, JTD and suncloud were the first two within about five minutes of the picture going up!! It is Arsenal Station.  *Click for larger version* |
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Post by loughtonsiding on Dec 4, 2007 12:58:42 GMT
The station was renamed Arsenal in 1932. It was initially re-named "Arsenal (Highbury Hill)" |
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Post by SE13 on Dec 4, 2007 20:15:34 GMT
It was named Arsenal (Highbury Hill) until fairly late 1960, when the Highbury Hill bit was dropped. As pointed out, the station was known as Gillespie Road from opening in 1906 until 1932.
There are, as far as Arsenal supporters are aware, no plans to ever change the name again, so in theory, it should always remain as Arsenal Station.
I could bore you with details of how Highbury, almost opposite the station entry will be altered, but that's possible best saved for a football related place!
Meanwhile, there will be constant links within the station to Gillespie Road, but no mention of Highbury Hill AFAIAA
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