Tuesday, 21 July 2015

*LIVERPOOL* - Sir John & Cecil Moores

Inscription:- "Freeman Sir John Moores, Founder, & Mr Cecil Moores, Director, of the Littlewoods Organisation"
Sculptor:- Tom Murphy - made from bronze.
Unveiled:- 1996, by the sons of the brothers (details here).
Notes:- looking at the photo of the unveiling on the link above, the statue was originally on a pedestal, but after being moved to make way for some regeneration work, the two figures are now at street level, with a silver band around them which bears the inscription on it.
Overall:- 6/10

Thursday, 16 July 2015

*CHESTER* - Janya the Elephant

Inscription:- full inscription can be found on the Waymarking website here.
Sculptor:- Annette Yarrow - made from bronze; 3.3ft tall.
Unveiled:- March 2010.
Notes:- a gift from Chester Zoo; the name Janya (which means 'life in Hindu) was chosen by the people of the city.
The statue is incredibly lifelike and from a distance you might easily believe a baby Indian elephant was roaming the streets Jumanji style.
Overall:- 8.5/10

Thursday, 2 July 2015

*DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN* - Sir Hall Caine (1853-1931)

Inscription:- "Sir Hall Caine C.H., K.B.E., M.H.K., Freeman of Douglas Manx Author 1853 ~ 1931"
Sculptor:- Bryan Kneale.
Unveiled:- TBC.
Notes:- bronze; paid for by money from the estate of his son, actor and MP Derwent Hall Caine; located in Summerhill Gardens at the northern end of Douglas promenade.
Overall:- 6.5/10