At the beginning of the 17th century, Everton probably had a population of no more than two to three hundred people. The numbers had swelled to five hundred by 1800 and the town took on the role of a holiday resort. In 1831, Everton's population totalled some four thousand, five hundred and just twenty years later had reached twenty five thousand, eight hundred and eighty three.

The town began to spread ........ Liverpool City Libraries, with valuable help from some of the residents of Everton today, bring you a fascinating look at the history of this age-old town, first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086.