November 8, 1894 The funeral of Mr. Arthur Bamford (A.J.J. Bamford), of Liverpool, Misterton, Rhyl, and Llanrhaiadr, is to take place at the church of
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The death of Arthur Bamford
November 3, 1894 The death occurred, at his residence, Old Croft, Russell Road, Rhyl, on Saturday last, of Mr. Arthur Bamford (A.J.J. Bamford). Mr. Bamford,
The opening of the Tower Bridge in London
Saturday, June 30 – 1894 The Tower Bridge, London, was opened on Saturday by the Prince of Wales, amid every indication of general rejoicing. (Liverpool
John Houlding greeted on his return from Palestine
May 22, 1894 Fresh from his sojourn in Palestine, Mr. John Houlding, returned to Liverpool Tuesday afternoon, and was cordially greeted at Lime Street Station
Goodbye 1893 – Hello 1894
December 31, 1893 The custom of ringing out the old year and ringing in the new is rapidly becoming a festival of some importance in
Man injured in football traffic
December 23, 1893 A man named Samuel Wilde, residing at St. Andrew-road, Anfield, is now living in the Stanley Hospital suffering from serious injuries, the
Potatoes, orranges and bananas
December 12, 1893 Many people are complaining of the noxious smells which come from the carts from which, in the evenings, potatoes are dispensed, and
Reopening of a well-known restaurant
December 4, 1893 The Crooked Billet, in Exchange Street East, has recently been taken over by a syndicate under the of “The Billet, Limited,” and
Two lovely black eyes
November 25, 1893 Not so very long ago, and before the advent in the streets of certain choice melodies, which need not be quoted by
Tramway extension in Liverpool
November 22, 1893 To the editor of the Liverpool Echo. Sir, – Last week in the City Council a great effort was made to whip
Henry Heard and the Alexandra Hotel
November 4, 1893 Mr. Henry Heard, the late honorary secretary of the Bootle Football Club, and a well-known character in Liverpool football circles, is the
The electric light at the docks
September 21, 1893 The weekly meeting of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board was held at the Dock Office yesterday, Mr. John Brancker presiding. The
Dramatic rescue for Blackburn players
September 18, 1893 Great excitement was caused at Blackburn Railway Station on the arrival of the Midland train from Manchester at a quarter-past ten last
Labour demonstrations at Liverpool
September 16, 1893 Under the auspices of the Liverpool and District Trades Council, the various bodies of workmen affiliated thereto held a demonstration on Saturday,
Labour demonstrations in Liverpool
September 16, 1893 On Saturday afternoon a labour demonstration, organised by the Liverpool Federated Trades Council, was held on Sefton Park, which is situated in
The hot spot for pickpockets
June 6, 1893 Favourite hunting grounds of pickpockets in Liverpool are the starting “depots” of the tramcars, especially on Saturdays and holidays, when there are
Waiting for the rain
May 12, 1893 Again the cry goes up for rain. Unless some moisture come soon, we are assured that the price of vegetables will rise,
The time of the year for the emigrants
May 9, 1893 Processions of emigrants have begun again, and Liverpool streets are made the more interesting by the progress of the well-equipped nomads of
Post-office robbed by London mobsmen
May 9, 1893 A daring post-office robbery was perpetrated in Liverpool on Tuesday. During the temporary absence of an assistant a branch office was entered,
Egyptian onions in Liverpool
April 28, 1893 Egypt in the heights of her civilisation raised temples, created colours, played on instruments and worshipped cats. In these devouring days she
William Houlding married to Miss Henrietta Sarah Tinsley
April 5, 1893 At All Saints’ Church, Upper Norwood, London, the quiet wedding took place of Mr. William Houlding, son of Mr. John Houlding, Stanley
No more thrill for Boylan and Gill
March 6, 1893 FREQUENTING WITH INTENT. – John Gill, James Hill, and Francis Boylan were charged with frequenting with intent. Detective officers Gibbons and Leybourne
That is not our boat!
March 3, 1893 To-day about 100 Scandinavian emigrants, who had just arrived in Liverpool, refused to proceed to America by the steamer Lord Clive, of
Sketch: Liverpool Overhead Railway: Central Station
February 4, 1893 (Source: Liverpool Echo: February 4, 1893)
A bet gone wrong
January 21, 1893 Shortly after five o’clock on Saturday evening a woman passing along York-street, Bury, saw a man climb over the boarding (about 7ft.
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