St Luke’s – the church with its own football ground
by Mike Royden
Although Everton F.C. started life as the St Domingo’s church team in 1878, it is now closely associated with another place of worship. St. Luke the Evangelist, nestled between the Main Stand and the Howard Kendall Gwladys Street Stand, contributes to the uniqueness of Goodison Park.
As well a providing an evangelical presence for the local community for well over a century, the associated church hall also provides a facility for local organisations, not least as a match day venue for the Everton FC Heritage Society. An emporium for fans and collectors, it provides an experience for fans like no other club in the country.
Our film features not only the society and it members, busy in their pre-match routines, but also the fans, visitors, former players, and the church itself, looking back at its foundation before the arrival and construction of its famous neighbour.
The Church With its Own Football Ground
Presented by
The Reverend Henry Corbett (Chaplain to Everton Football Club)
Researched and written by
Mike Royden and Rob Sawyer
Filmed and Edited by
Lewis Royden
Produced and Directed by
Mike Royden
A Short History of St Luke’s by Rob Sawyer and MikeRoyden
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GALLERY
Hi
I am a trustee of Aberdeen FC Heritage Trust and am visiting Goodison for the Villa game next week – I was wondering whether St Luke’s was open for EFC Heritage displays pre-match and if so at what time pre-match is it open ?
Cheers
Jock
Hi Jock,
Yes, open from 5pm, please pay us a visit upstairs at St Luke’s!
Several members will be there, including Richie Gillham, first stall on the right as you enter.
Best regards
Mike Royden