Friday 29 January 2016

*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

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