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Queen Victoria Monument

About

The Queen Victoria Monument in Liverpool is a grand neo-Baroque landmark dominating Derby Square, built between 1902 and 1906 on the former site of Liverpool Castle. Designed by F.M. Simpson with Willink and Thicknesse, and adorned with 26 bronze figures by C.J. Allen, it is one of the most ambitious tributes to the monarch. At its heart stands a 4.4-metre bronze statue of Queen Victoria beneath an open domed canopy supported by Ionic columns. Around the base, four sculptural groups represent agriculture, commerce, industry, and education, while figures above the columns symbolise justice, wisdom, charity, and peace. Crowning the dome is a striking figure of Fame, trumpet in hand. Crafted from Portland stone and rich in allegorical detail, the Grade II listed monument reflects Liverpool’s civic pride at the height of its maritime power and remains a focal point of the city’s historic and cultural landscape.

Liverpool United Kingdom

Location

The Queen Victoria Monument is prominently located in Derby Square, Liverpool, on the historic site of the former Liverpool Castle, with the postcode L2 1AB. This grand neo-Baroque monument features a central statue of Queen Victoria surrounded by allegorical figures representing agriculture, commerce, industry, and education. Nearby, visitors can explore Liverpool’s vibrant cultural quarter including St George’s Hall, the Liverpool Central train station, and the Liverpool Empire Theatre. The monument is close to other key landmarks such as the Liverpool Beatles Museum and Queen Elizabeth II courts, within easy walking distance to the wider shopping and dining options of the city centre. Its central position in Derby Square places it amid Liverpool’s rich architectural and historic heritage, making it a notable point of interest.

Queen Victoria Monument

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