Liverpool City Council - Historic monuments and statues

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Historic Monuments and Statues

Statue at entrance to Calderstones Park
The City of Liverpool is proud of its fine collection of public art.  The collection is extensive and uniquely varied spanning the history of the City, commemorating people and events of the past and incorporating the best of contemporary works.  The collection enhances the fine architecture of the City and presents the Liverpudlian and the visitor with a magnificent open air gallery of art for all to appreciate and enjoy. 

The documents below list all the major free standing works of art in the City together with locations and comments. There are many other fine statues and works in the City but these are located on or in buildings and for the most part are not listed here.  It should be noted that this is only a brief 'snapshot' and you may find further information from other sources such as the local libraries.

  • Statues and Monuments in the City Centre (PDF [1.2Mb] opens in new window)
    Includes:- The Steble Fountain, The Wellington Memorial, Bucket Fountain, Monument to Lord Nelson, The Cenotaph, Spirit of the Blitz, St Luke's Church, The Chinese Arch, Yellow Submarine, SuperLambBanana, The Great Escape and many more.

  • Statues and Monuments in the Suburbs of Liverpool (PDF [1Mb] opens in new window)
    Includes:- The Wavertree Lock Up, Picton Clock, Peter Pan and other statues in Sefton Park, The Calderstones and other statues in Calderstones Park, Prince Rupert's Tower, Garston Cenotaph, The Mersey Wave, Robin Hood Stone, Woolton Village Cross and many others.   

 

Ownership 

Whilst the City Council owns and maintains many of the works, others are in the care of private companies and individuals.