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Cocktail Lounge statue. Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London, 25 / 3 / 2003
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Cocktail Lounge statue. Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London, 25 / 3 / 2003
Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
Arsenal FC are a professional football club based in Islington, London, England
Media ID 159060
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In this evocative photograph, the Cocktail Lounge statue stands proudly outside Arsenal Football Club's iconic Highbury Stadium, bathed in the soft glow of the late afternoon sun on March 25, 2003. The statue, a beloved symbol of Arsenal's rich history and tradition, is a favorite among fans and visitors alike. The Cocktail Lounge statue, also known as the "Arsenal Directors' Box Statue," was unveiled in 1933 to commemorate the club's move to Highbury and the opening of the Cocktail Lounge, a members-only area in the stadium. The statue features five men in formal attire, seated around a table, engaged in animated conversation, and raising their glasses in a toast. As the sun sets on Highbury Stadium, the statue takes on an almost mythical quality, a testament to the enduring spirit of Arsenal Football Club and its devoted fan base. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, a time when football was more than just a game, but a way of life. The photograph, taken by renowned sports photographer Stuart MacFarlane, perfectly encapsulates the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia that comes with the end of an era. Highbury Stadium, Arsenal's home for over 90 years, would close its doors just a few years later, making way for the modern Emirates Stadium. Despite the passage of time and the changes that come with it, the Cocktail Lounge statue remains a cherished reminder of Arsenal's storied past and the memories that will live on in the hearts and minds of generations of fans.
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