June 18, 1897 At the Liverpool Police Court, yesterday, Mr. R.S. Bremner applied to Messrs. S. Hough and G. Parkin for an extension of hours
Category: Other news
The Oxford and Cambridge boat race of 1897
April 3, 1897 (Sporting Life: April 3, 1897) Boat race, Oxford, Cambridge XX
History of Liverpool street names
March 27, 1897 A lecture, entitled “Local history and biography suggested by the names of some Liverpool streets,” was delivered on Thursday evening in the
“The Football King” at Rotunda Theatre
Monday, March 8 – 1897 So firm is the hold which football has upon no small proportion of the public that surprise is strong that
Finally delightful weather in Liverpool
March 1, 1897 The weather, always a popular topic of conversation, is rarely an agreeable one at this period of the year. Growling has been
The motor car takes on the roads
Saturday, November 14 – 1896 The motor car procession to Brighton yesterday may be regarded as an advertising show as much as an experiment. It
The first day of motor cars in Liverpool
Saturday, November 14 – 1896 Motor Car Day in Liverpool was not marked by any demonstration. Indeed, only a few of these novel vehicles were
It was like “Bedlam” at half-time
Thursday, November 5 – 1896 At the Liverpool Transfer sessions, on Thursday, an application was made by Mr Lewes, on behalf of Thomas Taylor, licensee,
The death of Mrs. Houlding
Tuesday, November 3 – 1896 Deep sympathy is extended to Alderman John Houlding in the bereavement he has sustained by the loss of his wife,
New law for dogs in the city
Monday, November 2 – 1896 The new regulations with respect to the muzzling of dogs in Liverpool come into operation to-day. They provide that a
The city of Liverpool prepares for the motor car
Friday, October 30 – 1896 Sir David Salomons holds decided views as to the particular car which will obtain public support on account of its
Motor Car regulations – speed limit set at 14 miles an hour
Thursday, October 29 – 1896 The Local Government Board has forwarded to the county councils of England and Wales, to the London vestries, and to
Chaotic horse traffic outside Anfield
Tuesday, October 13 – 1896 Tuebrook Police Court – Vehicles at football matches Joseph Waddington, coachman, living in Victoria-square, was summoned for driving four horses
The first road for motor cars to be revealed
Friday, October 9 – 1896 The streets of London are soon to be further enlivened by the opening of the motor traffic, the rules for
Dr William Whitford’s statistics
April 16, 1896 To the editors of the Liverpool Mercury. Gentlemen, – Everyone who cares for sobriety and the good name of the city owes
The Romance of Liverpool
December 3, 1895 There was a crowded audience in the Picton Lecture Hall last evening, when Mr. Frank J. Leslie, F.R.G.S., delivered an interesting discourse
Ashantee campaign – departures from Liverpool
November 30, 1895 The third detachment of officers and men of the Ashantee expedition embarked yesterday morning at Liverpool on board the African steamer Loanda,
Liverpool extend its city limits
Saturday, November 9 – 1895 To-day the city will actually enter upon its acquirement of the townships of West Derby, Wavertree, Toxteth, and Walton, thus
Local history disappearing
Thursday, November 7 – 1895 Another bit of old Liverpool is gradually disappearing from view. The buildings in Sir Thomas-street, which have undergone so many
Alderman John Houlding
Saturday, November 2 – 1895 In selecting the new aldermen on Saturday the Conservative caucus adopted the principle of seniority in the City Council. Mr.
Letter to the editor: Recreation ground for the north end.
Friday, November 1 – 1895 To the editors of the Liverpool Mercury. Gentlemen. – With your kind permission, may I draw the attention of the
Liverpool savages
March 23, 1895 (Illustrated Police News: March 23, 1895)
The Frozen Mersey
February 23, 1895 The Frozen Mersey: Looking from Birkenhead to Liverpool. (Illustrated London News: February 23, 1895) XX
Frost at Liverpool
February 16, 1895 The frost shows no sign of abating in Liverpool, and the suffering among the poor is appalling. Yesterday skating was indulged in
No telegraph wires to Anfield yet
February 15, 1895 An effort has been made at Liverpool to induce the Postmaster-General to extend the telegraph wires to the Everton and Liverpool football
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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