The funeral of Mr Herbert Chapman , the famous Secretary - Manager of Arsenal Football Club took place from his home in Hazelemere Avenue , London . A service was held at St Mary ' s Church , London . The Arsenal F C directors and team , Sir Frederick Mall , Secretary of the Football Association and representatives of football clubs throughout the country attended . Photo shows ; Arsenal players at the Church for the funeral service , from camera , George Male , Eddie Hapgood , James Marshall . 10 January 1934 30s, 30's, 1930s, 1930's, thirties, nineteen thirties