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SJ3390 : Royal Liver Building

taken 9 years ago, near to Seacombe, Wirral, Great Britain

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Royal Liver Building

Detail view of the Royal Liver Building, photographed from the Mersey Ferry as it approaches the Pier Head. Both Liver Birds can be seen, perched on top of this famous building, together with one of the 7.6 metre diameter clock faces. It is said that if one of the Liver Birds were to fly away the city of Liverpool would cease to exist, although personally (and more realistically), I suspect that the Liverpool-based football team which I support will not win the Premier League until one of these creatures departs.

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Grid Square: SJ3390, 1455 images (more nearby )
Photographer: William Starkey (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 16 March, 2013 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 23 March, 2013
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Public buildings and spaces City, Town centre
Subject Location: OSGB36: SJ 3385 9032 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:24.3320N 2:59.7893W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SJ 3365 9026
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)

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Hi,
The statue is "The Emigrants". It was donated by the Mormon Church to mark the many Mormons who emigrated via Liverpool from all over Europe. Their journey was replicated by some tall ships around the year 2000.
Although there is a plaque on the nearby wall about the Great Famine, the statue is not connected- the well dressed and well-fed Mormons do not resemble victims of the Famine.
The Famine is commemorated by an artwork and plaques in the gardens of St. Luke's Church. There is another plaque near the Catholic Cathedral which stands on the site of the former Workhouse where so many victims died.
Hope this is helpful
Best Wishes

Tony Dunn

Posted by tonytd on Wed, 6 Jul 2005 (5 comments)

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SJ3390 : Royal Liver Building

taken 9 years ago, near to Seacombe, Wirral, Great Britain

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