Transport
1st September 1760 - The first stagecoach service began between Liverpool and Manchester. An advert in Williamson's Liverpool Advertiser said "Manchester, Warrington, Prescot and Liverpool MACHINE sets out on Monday September 1st, 1760 and every Monday and Thursday morning at six o’ clock from Mr Budworth’s, the Bulls Head Inn, in Manchester; will call at the Red Lion Inn in Warrington; at Mr Reynolds’s, the old Legs of Man in Prescot; and lies at Mr Banner’s the Golden Fleece in Liverpool. Returns from there every Tuesday and Friday morning at six o’ clock and calls at the above places on its way back to Manchester. Each passenger to pay eight shillings. To be allowed 14Ib weight of luggage and all above to pay 1d per pound”
Religion
3rd September 1874 - One of Liverpools hidden gems, the Jewish Syanagogue in Princes Road was consecrated. Repalacing the one in Seel Street, which the Jewish community had outgrown, it sat 824 people. The Liverpool Mercury reported "A rarely seen and interesting ceremony of the Jewish religion was witnessed in Liverpool yesterday, when the new and beautiful synagogue was formally consecrated and opened for public worship. The synagogue may safely be pronounced one of the most beautiful and elaborate ecclesiastical structures in Liverpool".
Wartime
8th September 1939 - An appeal went out for women who could run hostels for evacuees, following the declaration of war against Germany five days earlier. The Daily Post asked for "Women who would be prepared to devote themselves to this work for considerable periods and especially for the duration of the war, would be particularly welcome. In some districts the need is urgent. It is pointed out that certain of the areas are not far distant from Liverpool"
Culture
26th September 1899 - There was unprecedented demand at the Shakespeare Theatre in Fraser Street to see Hall Caine's play The Christian. The Liverpool Mercury reported “A scene of the most unusual character took place yesterday at the Shakespeare Theatre. The majority of people, who thronged the theatre hall and footpath were eager to book for Mr Hall Caine’s play. A correspondent who has had a wide experience in theatrical matters in Liverpool writes ‘I have
witnessed some scenes during our creamy opera season but anything like this rush I have never dreamt of’"
witnessed some scenes during our creamy opera season but anything like this rush I have never dreamt of’"
The above events are covered in further detail, along with other stories for every day of the year, in The Liverpool Book Of Days, which was published in September 2012. Signed copies are available here.