*LIVERPOOL* - William Rathbone (1819-1902)

Inscription:- "Honorary Freeman of the city of Liverpool. Member of Parliament for Liverpool 1869 to 1880 and for Carnarvonshire 1880 to 1895. A guardian of the poor in Liverpool for thirty-five years. A founder of the University of Liverpool and of the University of Wales. Instituted the training school for nurses and brought trained nurses into the homes of the poor and suffering first in Liverpool and later throughout the country. Erected by the citizens of Liverpool."
Sculptor:- George Frampton - bronze on a sandstone pedestal.
Unveiled:- 1899.
Notes:- more on Rathbone here; below is the inscription panel and the 3 reliefs on the other sides of the pedestal.

Overall:- 6/10

*LIVERPOOL* - Sir Arthur Bower Forwood (1836-1898)

Inscription:- "Erected by the citizens of Liverpool in grateful recognition of the labours of a strenuous and self sacrificing life devoted to the best interests of the municipality and the port ~ Earnest & indomitable; endowed with great talents freely given to the public service; A Leader of Men ~ Member of the City Council 1871 to 1898; Mayor 1877-8; Member of Parliament Ormskirk division 1885 to 1898; Secretary to the Admiralty 1886 to 1892."
Sculptor:- George Frampton - bronze, on a sandstone pedestal.
Unveiled:- July, 1904 - by Lord Derby.
Notes:- more on Forwood here.

There are four panels of inscriptions around the pedestal - close-up of the main one below:-

Overall:- 6/10

*ONCHAN, ISLE OF MAN* - Steve Hislop (1962-2003)

Inscription:- "Steve Hislop 1962-2003 - This statue was unveiled by Geoff Duke OBE on 5th June 2005.
Born in the Scottish Border town of Hawick, and raised at Southdean, Steve began his working and racing career in nearby Denholm, but latterly he lived in Onchan on the Isle of Man. One of the fastest and most stylish riders of his generation, he was respected and admired by his rivals and legions of fans. Tragically, at the age of 41 years, Steve was killed in a helicopter accident at Carlenrig, Teviothead, near his former home town. At the time he was the reigning British Superbike Champion."
Sculptor:- David Annand - made from bronze.
Unveiled:- 5th June 2005.
Notes:- there is another version of the same statue at Hawick, Scotland.

The statue is in a small memorial garden and has a commanding position on Onchan Head, with superb views looking over Douglas Bay.

Overall:- 7/10