Events – Everton FC Heritage Society

Paul McParlan – Our Next Guest at the Denbigh Castle

09

Feb

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1960-1969, 1980-1989, Events, Film and Media, Latest, Mike Royden, Paul McParlan

Paul McParlan – Our Next Guest at the Denbigh Castle

Heritage Talks and Social Evenings – Spring Series Programme 2026: 'The Forgotten Champions: 1986/87: Everton's Last Title at Goodison Park' We are pleased to announce our new monthly series of social evenings featuring a talk or event related to our club’s history, heritage, culture and community. This new initiative has been introduced by members of the Everton FC Heritage Society, and in a full season will run from September to May on the first Thursday of every month in the downstairs function room of The Denbigh Castle, in Hackins Hey (off Dale Street), Liverpool. All Evertonians are welcome to attend, and we…

‘The Accidental Footballer – An Entertaining Evening with Pat Nevin’

06

Feb

By Rob Sawyer

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1980-1989, 1990-1999, Events, Film and Media, Latest, Mike Royden, Players, Rob Sawyer

‘The Accidental Footballer – An Entertaining Evening with Pat Nevin’

Rob Sawyer . Pat Nevin with presenter Rob Sawyer Rivalling Bruce Springsteen for endurance on stage, Pat Nevin delivered two-and-a-half hours of scintillating insights and reminiscences at second of the Everton FC Heritage Society’s run of social/talk evenings, held at the Denbigh Castle. The popular city centre pub's function room was packed to the rafters with supporters keen to see the former Everton footballer, Motherwell FC CEO, broadcaster, and culture connoisseur. He did not disappoint. Requiring only minimal prompting from host Rob Sawyer, the Glaswegian delivered a seamless series of brilliant anecdotes - often hilarious, sometimes poignant - from his…

Pat Nevin – our next guest at the Denbigh Castle

21

Jan

By Mike Royden

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1980-1989, 1990-1999, Events, Film and Media, Latest, Mike Royden, Players

Pat Nevin – our next guest at the Denbigh Castle

Everton FC Heritage SocietyHeritage Talks and Social Evenings – Spring Series Programme 2026 We are pleased to announce our new monthly series of social evenings featuring a talk or event related to our club’s history, heritage, culture and community. This new initiative has been introduced by members of the Everton FC Heritage Society, and in a full season will run from September to May on the first Thursday of every month in the downstairs function room of The Denbigh Castle, in Hackins Hey (off Dale Street), Liverpool. All Evertonians are welcome to attend, and we sincerely hope you will support the research…

11

Nov

By Mike Royden

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Events, Film and Media, Latest, Lewis Royden, Mike Royden, Rest in Peace

Remembrance at Goodison Park 2025

Armistice Day Service, The Fallen of Everton FC Memorial, Goodison Park https://youtu.be/C1qileWUUcg Remembrance Day 2025 News Report (filmed and edited by Lewis Royden / all photographs by Mike Royden for Everton FC Heritage Society) Many thanks are due again to Paul Kelly of Everton FC Heritage Society (supported by his wife Jean), in organising the service, despite continued poor health – this is an event they have now organised with dedication for over a decade. The service was conducted by the Reverend Henry Corbett, Chaplain to Everton Football Club and Goodison Park. Henry is also a member of Everton FC Heritage Society.…

28

May

By Mike Royden

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Events, Goodison, Latest, Mike Royden

Leaving of Goodison

Goodbye To Goodison - Contributions by the Everton FC Heritage Society to the final few weeks at Goodison Incredible scenes on the final day at Goodison Park (Photo by Simon Stacpoole_OffsideOffside/Getty) The coverage of the final day at Goodison was full of nostalgia, great memories, tears and unbridled emotion. Photographs and video by broadcasters and fans alike were everywhere. We had our own members documenting the events, some of which was shared online on the day, while other media will go into the archive to be reused at a later date in future projects. The Society experienced its busiest time so…

19

May

By Mike Royden

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Events, Film and Media, History, Ken Rogers, Latest, Mike Royden

‘Everton FC in Everton Day’ 2025

'Everton FC in Everton Day' - 17 May 2025 As Evertonians prepared for their emotional senior final farewell to Goodison Park, the Everton district where Merseyside football history began in 1878 once again prepared to welcome Blues’ fans to their spiritual home.On Saturday 17 May between 11am and 1.30pm, the Everton FC Heritage Society, in tandem with the Friends of Everton Park (FOEP), opened the Everton Lock-Up below Browside for a very special ‘Everton FC in Everton Day.’ https://youtu.be/8O39Q3xf3dA?si=CN96I0BZHanar5Qd Click image above to play newsreel Ken Rogers at the start of his guided tour Fans were be able to step…

Dixie Dean Memorial Trophy – with award winner Derek Temple

14

May

By Mike Royden

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2020-2029, Events, Goodison, Ken Rogers, Latest, Mike Royden, Players

Dixie Dean Memorial Trophy – with award winner Derek Temple

The 34th Dixie Dean Memorial Award, 12 May 2025 Mike Royden reports, David Moyes presents the 34th Dixie Dean Memorial Award to Derek Temple (photo: Tony McArdle EFC) https://youtu.be/gVGwVuSywcg?si=TFnDTOu-hK7f00k0 Click to play the short newsreel of the event (filmed and edited by Lewis Royden) David Moyes speaking at the end of the evening to Ken Rogers and Everton FC Heritage Society, reflecting on Derek Temple's life and career On 12 May 2025, Everton FC Heritage Society hosted the final public evening event at Goodison Park in the Alex Young Suite. Members, guests, and fans, were there to honour club legend…

12

Nov

By Mike Royden

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Events, Film and Media, Latest, Lewis Royden, Mike Royden, Rest in Peace, Tony Wainwright, WW1, WW2

Remembrance at Goodison Park 2024

Armistice Day Service, The Fallen of Everton FC Memorial, Goodison Park Representatives of Everton Football Club; Darren Griffiths; Richard Kenyon; former player Ian Snodin; and the Reverend Henry Corbett (Chaplain to Everton Football Club and member of Everton FC Heritage Society). Many thanks are due again to Paul Kelly of Everton FC Heritage Society (supported by his wife Jean), in organising the service, despite continued poor health – this is an event they have now organised with dedication for over a decade. The service was conducted by the Reverend Henry Corbett, Chaplain to Everton Football Club, and the Reverend Lynn…

The Fallen of Everton – Private Don Sloan

30

Oct

By Tony Wainwright

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Events, Film and Media, Latest, Lewis Royden, Rest in Peace, Tony Wainwright, WW1

The Fallen of Everton – Private Don Sloan

A great deal of research has been carried out by a number of members since the founding of the society, into players on Everton FC books who fell in both wars. This research has also been extended to include the Everton clubs of Chile and New Zealand. A series of short biographical films about the players is in production, the first of which is a biography of goalkeeper Don Sloan, one of four brothers, none of whom returned home after the First World War. Presented by Tony Wainwright BEM, a member of the society; a notable expert on the history…

‘Everton FC in Everton Day’ – News Report

29

Jun

By Lewis Royden

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2020-2029, Events, Film and Media, History, Latest, Lewis Royden

‘Everton FC in Everton Day’ – News Report

An ‘Everton FC in Everton’ Day took place on Saturday, 29 June (11am to 1pm) at the historic Lock-Up Towerfeatured on our club crest. This free event, jointly organised by the Official Everton FC Heritage Society and the Friends of Everton Park, was very well supported despite the poor weather, and saw over 100 Everton fans in attendance, some travelling from as far as Japan, Australia, and even Newcastle! Here is our report of the event, filmed and edited by Lewis Royden of Everton FC Heritage Society; https://youtu.be/_3Zl7mYEPXQ ............................................................ You can find a background article by Ken Rogers here (click…