| It’s 100 years since Herbert Chapman signed for The Arsenal |
| AISA is celebrating the centenary of Hebert Chapman’s arrival at The Arsenal at St Mary’s Church, Hendon on Thursday 12 June from 3 o’clock onwards. Chapman is buried at St Mary’s and had a long association with the church until his death in 1934 and in association with the vicar of St Mary’s and her team we are organising a celebration of his life and career. Discover more about Chapman through a series of fascinating talks on his life and work, on why he joined Arsenal from Huddersfield Town and the innovations made in his time at Arsenal, and his legacy to the club, the game, and to Hendon. There will also be an exhibition of memorabilia from Chapman’s period at Arsenal. |
| There will family activities arranged in and around the church (which has a number of ‘celebrities’ buried in its graveyard) and the adjacent park, so children are very welcome to come along. Refreshments (football themed) will be available. The church also owns the Greyhound pub next door so we will be hosting a pub quiz on their premises in the evening with prizes and a chance for glory! The pub has a great range of tempting pizzas and snacks if you are hungry and plenty of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink choices for those keen to make an evening of it. |
| More details including times of the various talks and activities will follow but in the meantime if you have any questions or queries please contact us at [email protected] |