1906 – The new Anfield – a miracle has been accomplished

Monday, September 3 – 1906
The changes that have taken place at Anfield Road will delight those who have visited that enclosure in years gone by. For a long time the triangular piece of waste ground at the Walton Breck Road entrance was a source of discomfort for many. In wet weather it formed a muddy embankment, which had to be crossed, and if the day was fine it was used as a playground for a lot of youths who did not profess any consideration for passers-by.

Oftentimes, too, it was occupied by travelling shows, and the blaring tones of the organs which are the proud possession of such things were not a source of delight to the man with a musical ear. Another relic of the past which has disappeared is the old bottle neck exit at Kemlyn Road, which is something  to be devoutly thankful for. Now…