HistoryThe Scouse double: Why 1966 is remembered for more than a World Cup in Liverpool

That’s because it was a year in which the city’s two clubs also dominated domestically, with Bill Shankly’s Liverpool crowned First Division champions and Harry Catterick’s Everton lifting the FA Cup.

Described locally as the great ‘Liver-ton’ or ‘Ever-pool’ double, it was an immense source of Scouse pride during an era when rivalries were more cordial.

As supporters rejoiced on both sides of Stanley Park, a host of souvenirs were produced to celebrate the achievement, including commemorative newspapers, pennants and even a song, all of which have since been archived in the museum collection at Anfield.

The feel-good factor radiating from the Reds and Blues that year carried on into the summer, with Liverpool’s Roger Hunt and Everton’s Ray Wilson then starring in England’s momentous World Cup final victory over West Germany at Wembley.

But it wasn’t long before the focus switched back to club over country. Just two weeks later, more than 63,000 converged on Goodison Park as the reigning league champions and FA Cup holders ushered in the start of a new campaign by contesting the Charity Shield.

Prior to kick-off, the spoils of recent months were memorably displayed pitchside for all to savour, followed by an unprecedented and unique joint lap of honour.

Both teams, guided by respective captains Ron Yeats and Brian Labone, proudly paraded their newly acquired silverware, while Hunt and Wilson led from the front carrying the much-coveted Jules Rimet trophy.

It confirmed Merseyside as the undisputed capital of English football. Or, as the souvenir pennant boldly proclaims, ‘The greatest football city in the world.’

With the 60th anniversary approaching next year, it seems as good a time as any to issue a reminder.

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