February 12, 1974 When disaster struck down Eddie Spicer just before Christmas in 1953, Liverpool lost one of the most polished and popular defenders ever
Tag: war
No extra railway facilities
Thursday, July 16 – 1942 The Ministry of Home Security have informed the Football Association that, subject to the usual proviso, though a change in
One year on: This was Merseyside’s Blitz-Week ordeal
Friday, May 1 – 1942 What happened last May seen in detailed retrospect To-day marks the first anniversary of what hs become known as the
Liverpool football in Dunkirk epic
Tuesday, June 25 – 1940 His vessel defied non-stop bombing. Liverpool Football Club’s full back, Jim Harley – now Seaman Harley of the Royal Navy
Learning Russian in the dark
March 1, 1916 Since the streets of the city have at night-time been plunged into Cimmerian gloom, reading at home has become more popular than
Some caustic comments re football
September 30, 1915 Whether it is through early rising or another cause I cannot say, but somehow my sting is up a bit to-day. I
Central League: The annual meeting of 1915
July 29, 1915 The adjourned annual meeting of the Central League was held at Huddersfield on Thursday. Mr. John McKenna presided. The Rochdale club were
The ban of homing – many pigeons to be destroyed
May 31, 1915 The sport of homing has grown enormously in recent years and in the pastimes of the day only bowls shows a speedier
Your King and Country Need You
Thursday, August 5 – 1914 (Liverpool Echo, 05-08-1914) Army, flag, war, enlist
War declaration
Tuesday, August 4 – 1914 (Liverpool Echo, 05-08-1914) Great Britain, Germany, Foreign office, official statement.
The “noggin” in Liverpool
June 12, 1909 Open war was declared in Liverpool on Saturday against the action of a large brewing firm in introducing in their numerous houses
A cap for Richard Morris
March 9, 1903 Richard Morris has again been given an international cap by the Welsh Association, and will play inside left at Cardiff to-day. Born
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,
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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