May 31, 1893 A telegram; “Liverpool make application to the Second Division of the League”, signed by William Barclay, left Liverpool for London Wednesday morning.
Tag: London
Liverpool again rejected for the First Division of the Football League
May 26, 1893 The annual meeting of the Football League was held at the Crosby Hotel, Manchester, under the presidency of Mr William McGregor. The
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
Wolves win the FA Cup
March 27, 1893 At one time on Saturday there were serious doubt as to the whether the final tie for the trophy (won last season
Choppy Warburton making a meal of the opposition at Stamford Bridge
November 28, 1892 A race for veterans over 50 years of age was decided at Stamford Bridge, London, yesterday afternoon. There were 48 entries, the
London v Sheffield 3-0 (Inter City: October 22, 1892)
October 22, 1892 Match: Inter City, at Essex Club (Leyton), kick-off: 15:40. London – Sheffield 3-0 (1-0). Attendance: 4,000. Referee: Lieutenant Simpson. London (2-3-5): William
Meeting of the Football Association (August 29, 1892)
August 29, 1892 A meeting of the council of this association took place at the head offices, 61, Chancery Lane, London, last evening, under the
Meeting of the Football Association (August 5, 1892)
August 5, 1892 A meeting of the council of the Football Association took place last evening at the offices, 61 Chancery Lane, London, Mr. John
Improved telephone apparatus
May 25, 1892 The new telephone company gave at their offices in Cannon Street, London, yesterday (says a London correspondent) an exhibition of their improved
The conservative contest in Everton
February 2, 1892 Mr. John Houlding, who is the chairman of the Conservative Association in the Everton Division, is now in London. There was no
A yankee desperado in Liverpool
January 30, 1892 Quite a distinguished passenger sailed on Saturday from Liverpool on the Guion steamer Arizona, but he sails against his will and with
Preston North End v Wolves 3-0 (English FA Cup Final: March 30, 1889)
March 30, 1889 Match: English FA Cup, Final, at Kennington Oval (London). Preston North End – Wolves 3-0 (2-0). Attendance: 27,000. Referee: Major Marindin (English
Glasgow v London 5-1 (Inter City: March 23, 1889)
March 23, 1889 Match: Inter City, at Hampden Park. Glasgow – London 5-1 (2-0). Attendance: 2,000. Referee: Mr. Gowan (Queen’s Park); umpires: Messrs. T. Gunning
Tragedies in East London – Another woman murdered
Saturday, September 8 – 1888 The Central News says: All London was awakened this morning, to the painful and awful fact that another murder, far
The Great Eastern in the Mersey
August 27, 1888 After an absence of less than twelve months the Great Eastern steamship is again in the Mersey, where, having undergone many vicissitudes
London v Birmingham 0-5 (Inter City: February 4, 1888)
February 4, 1888 Match: Inter City, at Kennington Oval (London), kick-off: 15:00. London – Birmingham 0-5 (0-3). Referee: Major Marindin (The F.A.); Umpires: Messrs. R.A.
Old Carthusians v Old Etonians 3-0 (English FA Cup Final: April 9, 1881)
April 9, 1881 Match: English FA Cup, Final, at Kennington Oval (London), kick-off: 15:40. Old Carthusians – Old Etonians 3-0 (1-0). Attendance: 4,000. Referee: Mr.
The Nineteenth Century’s Greatest Athlete visits Stanley Park
Wednesday, May 29 – 1878 Stanley Hospital Bazaar And Fancy Fair. There is little doubt that the monster gala and bazaar to be held in
The “Jerry” Builders from Everton
Saturday, February 16 – 1878 We remember, many years ago, being amused at the term, then very much in vogue in Liverpool, of “Jerry” builders.
Hacking at football (letter to the editor)
November 9, 1866 ‘Hacking at football’ – Letter to the editor Sir, – In yours of the 6th inst., there is a very sensible letter,
A letter from Lincoln Football Club
November 17, 1863 The Lincoln Football Club proposes to join the National Association in London. At the adjourned meeting, held at the Freemason’s Tavern, on
Let’s frame rules for one universal game
October 6, 1863 “Etonensis” complains that the game of football as played at Eton differs essentially in most respects from that played at Westminster, Rugby,
A Bill against football
April 15, 1717 On Monday last the Commons gave Leave to bring in a Bill to prevent the mischiefs which frequently happen by throwing at
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
You must be logged in to post a comment.