Presented by Rob Sawyer in conversation with Ken Rogers.
An EFCHS original film
Everton FC Heritage Society have made a new film about the role and effect of Everton Village in the history of Everton Football Club, featuring the Queen’s Head pub, the two toffee shops, and, of course, the lock-up which adorns our club crest. Only the lock-up still remains in situ, but the sites are all within just a few yards of each other.
Well-known Everton FC author and member of EFCHS, Rob Sawyer, met up with former Sports Editor of the Liverpool Echo, Ken Rogers (Chairman of EFCHS), who grew up in Everton, to talk about the history of the village, it’s well known sites, and how they have been an integral part of the club’s history since its origins. Plus surprise access to our most beloved monument.
The film was directed and produced by Mike Royden as part of a father and son team, with Lewis Royden filming and editing the complete project.
Our films are hosted on our own YouTube Channel, so please visit and subscribe as we have more planned over the coming months!
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Simply wonderful work, Gents. Credit to all involved in the making of this wonderful film. I get goosebumps thinking of my ancestors walking around the village, my dad walking down Village Street from his home in Rupert Grove. Thank you so much for preserving our history.
Hi Trevor, Thanks so much for your kind words and lovely comments, means so much more coming from such a True Blue as yourself!
Hello. Fascinating stuff!
We have a family rumour that either my grandfather or great grandfather (both surname Crosbie) were involved in the club in its early days, possibly as a trainer. Is there any way of establishing if there’s any truth in this?
My cousin, a BIG Everton fan, is coming over from Australia in June and it would be great to be able to present him with some solid info.
Many thanks
Peter Crosbie
Could you narrow it down Peter? What were their first names? Where did they live? Street? area?
How are you defining ‘early days’?
Do you have their date or year of birth and death?
Thanks
Mike Royden
Hi, my cousin and I are digging into our family history. Family legend had it that our great grand father David Waugh was associated with the club but we had no idea how or in what capacity. You can imagine our delight when we ‘googled’ his name and information about his time at Everton came up, what an accolade to add to our family tree.
My next question is would we be able to access any more information regarding his time there? There’s no one else to ask and unfortunately the only photograph we have of him he is in his late 60’s/70’s. After his return to Scotland he settled back into the Springburn area of Glasgow and he and Janet brought up their family in and around that area. He sadly passed away on 07 05 1937 at Stobhill hospital with what we would now call dementia/alzehimers, up until his death he had resided with his son David jnr and his family.
Now that we know of his past we intend to visit and see for ourselves and soak in the wonderful history surrounding the club and the part our ancestor played in it.
Best wishes
Carol Wilson
Hello Carol, Have you read this article? https://efcheritagesociety.com/by-tony-onslow-10/
This may answer some of your questions.
If not email us directly – email icon at the top of the page.
Regards
Mike Royden