Historical background
Munitions workers at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich formed Dial Square in 1886. The club's origin story holds that former Nottingham Forest players supplied a set of redcurrant shirts — the reason Arsenal play in red to this day.
Design story
A heavy cotton pullover in deep wine-red, collared and buttoned at the placket. Functional workwear as much as sportswear.
Notable moments
- Formation of Dial Square, 1886
- First recorded match against Eastern Wanderers
On the pitch
