*LIVERPOOL* - Thomas Major Lester (1829-1903)

This is one of quite a few statues in St John's Gardens in Liverpool, just down from Lime Street railway station. It's in memory of T. Major Lester who founded a charity which set up lots of schools to help children. The statue was put up in 1907 and has a benevolent looking Lester, holding a suitably bedraggled child.

On the far side of the plinth is an inscription which reads:-

"He was a pioneer in opening homes and schools where destitute children could be fed, clothed, educated and started in life, and worked enthusiastically for them to the end of his days."

The sculptor was George Frampton - more details about the work can be found here. There is also a picture of pupils at one of his schools and his gravestone on the Liverpool Schools website.

Overall:- 6/10