Members Work

Articles and writing from Heritage Society members and contributors

James Prescott: Architect of the Original Goodison Park 
21
May
By Jamie Yates
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1878-1889, 1890-1899, Goodison, Jamie Yates, Latest

James Prescott: Architect of the Original Goodison Park 

Jamie Yates Think of Goodison Park and what comes to mind? So many memories. Walking up to the ground from whichever angle your matchday routine dictates, that bright flash of green as you emerge up the steps and take in the pitch for the first time, the towering Goodison Road main stand, Archibald Leitch’s famous lattice steelwork patterns adorning the front of the upper balcony of the Bullens Road in blue and white. Leitch became the preeminent architect during the first wave of great football stadia in the early decades of the twentieth century. His work became part of the…
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‘Wear, Frame, Bin’ – Lewis Royden on ToffeeTV
19
May
By Mike Royden
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‘Wear, Frame, Bin’ – Lewis Royden on ToffeeTV

Lewis Royden of Everton FC Heritage Society appeared on the channel chatting to Ped (Peter McPartland) on their Wear, Frame, Bin programme, while also talking about the work of the Society, and the history of many of the shirts going back as far as St Domingo's! https://youtu.be/CIErI84lIF0?si=el3kF8bjAT3k3nal ToffeeTV description; Lewis Royden joins Toffee TV to analyse various football kits through the lens of Everton's rich history. The discussion explores iconic designs from different eras, evaluating both modern replicas and historic jerseys based on their aesthetic details, cultural significance, and the personal criteria used to decide whether a shirt belongs in…
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Becky Easton and Lindsay Johnson Inducted into the Hall of Fame
16
May
By Rob Sawyer
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2020-2029, Everton Women, Latest, Players, Rob Sawyer

Becky Easton and Lindsay Johnson Inducted into the Hall of Fame

By Rob Sawyer Following the successful launch of the Everton Women’s Hall of Fame in the autumn of 2025, at which Louise Thomas, Joy McQuiggan, Mo Marley, Billy Jackson and Cathy Gore were inducted, the selection panel recently announced two new stars to join them. Becky Easton and Lindsay Johnson were duly inducted shortly before kick-off at the last match of the season, against Leicester City at Goodison Park. Everton Ladies squad summer 1998 Wirral-raised Becky enjoyed a long and illustrious career in club and international football. In all, she had three spells with the club, first when it played…
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An Evening of Two Halves with Jamie Yates and Peter Lupson
12
May
By Mike Royden
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An Evening of Two Halves with Jamie Yates and Peter Lupson

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike Royden For the fifth event in the Spring 2026 series of Everton FC Heritage Society social/talk evenings, we were graced with the presence of two separate speakers during a night of two halves. (photo: Lewis Royden) First up was Peter Lupson, a former teacher, and a founder member of The Everton FC Heritage Society, who was present at the inaugural meeting back in 2008. Peter is also a former vice-chair of the society. He has authored several books (including school texts), such as Thank God For Football, and Across the Park. Peter took us through a fascinating journey…
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‘Everton FC in Everton Day’ – 9 May 2026 – Noon-2pm
10
May
By Rob Sawyer
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‘Everton FC in Everton Day’ – 9 May 2026 – Noon-2pm

On Saturday 9 May between Noon and 2pm, the Everton FC Heritage Society, in tandem with the Friends of Everton Park (FOEP), once again opened up the Everton Lock-Up below Browside, for a special ‘Everton FC in Everton Day.’ https://youtu.be/mK9MLE-oCEU?si=1WbJL3NILL4xVh6k Video filmed by Rob Sawyer and edited by Lewis Royden Rob Sawyer, who was one of Everton FC Heritage Society's representatives on the day, reports on the event; A Report on the ‘Everton FC in Everton Day’ 2026 Rob Sawyer Although Everton FC, and its previous incarnation as St Domingo chapel football team, has never played football in the Everton…
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The Everton Heritage Show – Latest Programme
10
May
By Lewis Royden
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The Everton Heritage Show – Latest Programme

Presented by Lewis Royden . . Programme 15: 10 May 2026 Guest interview – Derek Mountfield Derek Mountfield was a mainstay in the Everton defence throughout the glory years of the eighties. Born in Tuebrook to an Evertonian family, Mountfield spent his early years standing on the Gwladys Street cheering on his beloved Toffees. Derek was picked up by Tranmere Rovers as a teenager, before Kendall brought him to Bellefield in 1983. As the Blues centre-half, he won the FA Cup in his first season, before lifting two First Division League titles, two Charity Shields, and won the European Cup Winners…
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Everton FC in Everton Day
04
May
By Ken Rogers
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Everton FC in Everton Day

Ken Rogers (Photos - Rob Sawyer) The historic lock-up tower at the heart of Everton FC’s famous badge will once again be open to the public next Saturday (9 May, noon to 2pm) as the Friends of Everton Park and members of the Official EFC Heritage Society come together to provide a candlelight insight into the remarkable history of this famous structure that has stood below Brow Side for 239 years.  The Lock-Up, often wrongly referred to locally as Prince Rupert’s Castle, was built in 1787, one of just two such village structures in the city, the other being in…
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The Everton Heritage Show – Dr David France OBE
01
May
By Lewis Royden
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The Everton Heritage Show – Dr David France OBE

Presented by Lewis Royden Programme 14: 2 May 2026 Guest interview - Dr David France OBE https://youtu.be/h31UL7Ha6gs?si=AVdl0DEYDMjbgNZx As well as travelling over two million miles to follow Everton from his home in North America, Widnes born Dr David France OBE is an author, football historian, and philanthropist. He has pioneered the introduction of a series of successful Everton initiatives; he is possibly best known for The Everton Collection, now in trust in Liverpool Record Office; he was the driving force behind the Former Players Foundation (the first of its kind in the football world); and he founded the Gwlady's Street…
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Hey Blues – Paul McCartney at Goodison Park in 1968
18
Apr
By Rob Sawyer
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Hey Blues – Paul McCartney at Goodison Park in 1968

Rob Sawyer Hey Jude / Revolution Monday 26 August 1968 saw the release of arguably The Beatle’s greatest single (and, yes, there are several strong candidates for that accolade*). Originally inspired by John Lennon’s son, Julian, Hey Jude, Paul McCartney’ seven-minute opus, featuring a four-minute chorus-cum-outro, would sit atop of British pop charts for two weeks. It would be knocked off its perch by  another McCartney composition, Those Were The Days, sung by Mary Hopkin. [* Sorry Rob, that has to be Strawberry Fields/Penny Lane. ;-) ed. ] Remarkably, a day after Beatles fans first rushed to grab copies of…
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Torry Gillick – Revered at Goodison Park and Ibrox
15
Apr
By Rob Sawyer
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Torry Gillick – Revered at Goodison Park and Ibrox

Rob Sawyer Scotland’s recent match at Hill Dickinson stadium was the third time the Scottish national team had played at an Everton venue (previously v England in 1895 and 1911). This set my mind thinking about which Scottish Toffees I'd love to have seen gracing Goodison Park or the Blues’ new stadium. Foremost in my thoughts are John Bell, the charismatic forward of the 1890s, Sandy Young, our 1906 FA Cup Final goalscorer, Alex Young, our Golden Vision, ace number nine Graeme Sharp, and Torry Gillick, a hero of Everton’s 1938/39 title-winning team. The latter is the focus of this article…
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