13 rarely seen pictures of Everton FC and Goodison Park through the decades

Everton FC’s old ground at Goodison Park was the first purpose built football stadium in England.

The club was founded in 1878 and is one of the country’s most historic football clubs.

With a proud tradition and a passionate fanbasem, Everton has won both league titles and FA Cup trophies.

Goodison holds a special place in English football history and as it prepares to a new stadium at Bramley-Moor Dock, Goodison Park remains a cherished symbol of the club’s legacy and history.

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9. Brazilian football fans supporting their national team as Brazil play Bulgaria at Goodison Park during the group stages of the 1966 World Cup in England, 12th July 1966. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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10. Everton FC memories

Goodison Park, the home ground of Everton F.C. in Liverpool, 13th July 1966. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images

11. Everton FC memories

The Everton Football Club squad standing on a train platform at Waterloo station en route to Southampton Docks to embark on a tour of the USA, London, May 12th 1956. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Police chase Everton supporter Eddie Kavanagh across the pitch at Wembley after his team scored in the FA Cup Final, 14th May 1966. Everton won, beating Sheffield Wednesday 3-2. (Photo by Larry Ellis Collection/Getty Images) | Getty Images