As Goodison Park prepares for its final men's fixture before the club's move to Bramley-Moore Dock, Patricia Smith shares her heartfelt reflections on her mother, Mary Morgan, who served as Everton's toffee lady from 1953 to 1956. The practice of distributing toffees, originating from the 1890s with Old Ma Bushell, has created cherished memories that now intertwine with the club's history. While health concerns have altered the tradition of throwing toffees into the stands, they continue to be handed out, maintaining the nostalgic connection to Everton's past.
Lynette Horsburgh reflected on Goodison Park's closure, noting that losing the venue feels like losing a piece of her mother, the toffee lady.
The tradition of handing out toffees at Everton started in the 1890s with Old Ma Bushell and was later revived by Mary Morgan in the 1950s.
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