A bronze statue of Billy by Liverpool sculptor Tom Murphy was unveiled on Easter Saturday, 19th of April 2003 and was situated in the courtyard of the Museum Of Liverpool Life. It has now been re-sited - see below.
The statue is the result of many years of fundraising by the fans. It was unveiled on Saturday April 19th 2003, two days after Billy's birthday and was attended by hundreds of fans. (See photos below)
Jean Wycherley
All photos copyright Mags Cummings
Sculptor Tom Murphy
Jack Good praises Billy
Laura and Emily sing Colette
Jean and Albie interviewed for TV
STATUE UNVEILING EASTER SUNDAY 19TH APRIL 2003
STATUE TO REMAIN IN PLACE
Following concerns from fans about the proposed relocating of the statue to the new museum of Liverpool, we can officially announce that it will stay in it's present position.
The museum management, in response to everyone wishing it to remain at the new site have replied, "We think the same and are delighted with the current location. Consequently we’re not moving it into the new museum."
BRILLIANT DAY FOR BILLY'S 70th BIRTHDAY PARTY AT THE STATUE & MARITIME MUSEUM
The sun shone brightly for Billy's 70th birthday party in Liverpool which attracted many fans to the statue and Maritime Museum. Click pic for more .......
For people travelling by car to the statue the postcode for the Albert Dock, Liverpool is L3 4AF
