Anfield in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

William Edward Barclay

The Founding Father

— The Men That Built Anfield —

William Edward Barclay Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

1. William Edward Barclay Marker

Inscription.
He gave the club its name
One of Liverpool FC’s founding fathers and first-ever manager

William Edward Barclay
1857–1917

Games as secretary/manager: 91
Honours: Lancashire League 1892–93
2nd Division League Championship 1893–94

Erected 2024 by Liverpool Football Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 53° 25.863′ N, 2° 57.533′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in Anfield. It can be reached from Anfield Road north of Skerries Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 67 Anfield Road, Liverpool, England L4 0TT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Archibald Keir Leitch

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(here, next to this marker); Tom Watson (here, next to this marker); Gérard Houllier (a few steps from this marker); Joe Fagan (within shouting distance of this marker); John McKenna (within shouting distance of this marker); Forever Bound (within shouting distance of this marker); Hillsborough Memorial (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paisley Gateway (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Piecing together story of Liverpool’s forgotten founding father (The Times).

Everton’s name paid tribute to its status as a local club. A new name, said Barclay, could appeal to the whole city. Liverpool. The scale and scope of his thinking appealed to an owner seeking bigger things. The name was settled.

(Submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

2. William Edward Barclay Marker

This plaque is one of a series found near the Anfield Road Stand.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.