Some things never change .

[little curly alan ball]

I went into Town today , and as me mates Ma works in the Central Library , I thought I'd go and say hello , and have another gander at the France Collection along the way .
Whilst perusing the many articles of interest , especially to any Bally - Nut , like meself ; I came about a little tale from early on in our great club's history .

The year was 1895 , we , being the thinking , forward facing instution we are , installed turnstiles at our ground .
However , despite a large - apparent - turnout at games , the actual gate money did not seem to tally . The turnstiles were checked as being in working order , but no answers were forthcoming .
This went on for some time , before , prior to one game , Sunderland , Nov. 15 1895 , two Directors took over the manning of the turnstiles , where - guess what ??? - , it was revealed the each gate had , " turned back the clock " , for at least 200 .

Now , irrespective of your stance on , " Rhhobiiiinnnnn Scousers " , it just warms the cockles of me heart to think that all those years ago , while mad for the blue - boys , they were not slow for a graft .
This was our forebears , lads .

I raise my hat to your initiative , Gentlemen .
Salut .

 

[monty]

I went into Town today , and as me mates Ma works in the Central Library , I thought I'd go and say hello , and have another gander at the France Collection along the way .
Whilst perusing the many articles of interest , especially to any Bally - Nut , like meself ; I came about a little tale from early on in our great club's history .

The year was 1895 , we , being the thinking , forward facing instution we are , installed turnstiles at our ground .
However , despite a large - apparent - turnout at games , the actual gate money did not seem to tally . The turnstiles were checked as being in working order , but no answers were forthcoming .
This went on for some time , before , prior to one game , Sunderland , Nov. 15 1895 , two Directors took over the manning of the turnstiles , where - guess what ??? - , it was revealed the each gate had , " turned back the clock " , for at least 200 .

Now , irrespective of your stance on , " Rhhobiiiinnnnn Scousers " , it just warms the cockles of me heart to think that all those years ago , while mad for the blue - boys , they were not slow for a graft .
This was our forebears , lads .

I raise my hat to your initiative , Gentlemen .
Salut .

The gatemen made £5 each every game which is about £300 a week in those days. The police made 15 arrests including the groundsman and the mechanic who miantained the turnstiles it became known as 'the Great Turnstile fraud of 1895' cc Mark O'Brien The Everton Miscellany which is boss LCAB

 

[Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian]

I went into Town today , and as me mates Ma works in the Central Library , I thought I'd go and say hello , and have another gander at the France Collection along the way .
Whilst perusing the many articles of interest , especially to any Bally - Nut , like meself ; I came about a little tale from early on in our great club's history .

The year was 1895 , we , being the thinking , forward facing instution we are , installed turnstiles at our ground .
However , despite a large - apparent - turnout at games , the actual gate money did not seem to tally . The turnstiles were checked as being in working order , but no answers were forthcoming .
This went on for some time , before , prior to one game , Sunderland , Nov. 15 1895 , two Directors took over the manning of the turnstiles , where - guess what ??? - , it was revealed the each gate had , " turned back the clock " , for at least 200 .

Now , irrespective of your stance on , " Rhhobiiiinnnnn Scousers " , it just warms the cockles of me heart to think that all those years ago , while mad for the blue - boys , they were not slow for a graft .
This was our forebears , lads .

I raise my hat to your initiative , Gentlemen .
Salut .

i shall hold them responsible for any lack of funds during the next window.

 

[little curly alan ball]

The gatemen made £5 each every game which is about £300 a week in those days. The police made 15 arrests including the groundsman and the mechanic who miantained the turnstiles it became known as 'the Great Turnstile fraud of 1895' cc Mark O'Brien The Everton Miscellany which is boss LCAB

Sorry , Mont' . I generally do me own research on Everton , but I'll have look , it sounds good .

 

[Dutch Toffee]

Just a little question. Read a lot about the David France collection. Where (if), is it on show in Liverpool and are they also open during weekends? Coming over for the Goodison Derby and sounds like an interesting pass time.

 

[Gazdalf]

Just a little question. Read a lot about the David France collection. Where (if), is it on show in Liverpool and are they also open during weekends? Coming over for the Goodison Derby and sounds like an interesting pass time.

Liverpool Record Office, Central Library,
William Brown Street,
Liverpool L3 8EW




Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 12pm to 4pm


Liverpool City Council local history and heritage



The full collection lives here old friend. I hope it helps.

 

[Dutch Toffee]

Liverpool Record Office, Central Library,
William Brown Street,
Liverpool L3 8EW




Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 12pm to 4pm


Liverpool City Council local history and heritage



The full collection lives here old friend. I hope it helps.

Thanks Gaz. Really appreciated.

 

[Gazdalf]

Thanks Gaz. Really appreciated.

Anytime mate.


Check this link for location. I just did the groundwork for you.

You are a star and worth it

About Us | The Everton Collection

 

[monty]

Sorry , Mont' . I generally do me own research on Everton , but I'll have look , it sounds good .

Its not a history mate it is just a jumble of odd facts touching our great club over the years......................it is a really good little read