Wednesday 16 September 2015

*LIVERPOOL* - William Gladstone (1809-1898)

Inscription:- "Born in Liverpool, 29th December 1809 - Died at Hawarden, Wales, 19th May 1898. Buried in Westminster Abbey."
Sculptor:- Sir Thomas Brock - made from bronze, on a granite pedestal.
Unveiled:- 1904.
Notes:- the two winged, female figures represent Truth and Justice; Grade II listed monument (1975); one of numerous statues in St John's Gardens.
Figure representing Justice:-
A small relief on the back depicts Brotherhood and has an Official shaking hands with a labourer:-
Figure representing Truth:-
Overall:- 8/10 (points mainly for the foxy chicks)