Billy Fury Statue Liverpool
Though no longer a household name, Billy Fury was a Liverpool-born pop star that for a while rivalled his more famous contemporaries, the Beatles. There’s a Billy Fury statue celebrating his life in his hometown of Liverpool.
Billy Fury, Liverpool
Life
Born Ronald Wycherley in 1940, he never had a number 1 but equalled the Beatles record of having 24 hits in the 1960’s.
Known for his hip-swiveling gyrations on stage, clearly Elvis-inspired, he also appeared in numerous films and TV productions. He died in 1983.
Funded primarily from fans, a bronze statue of Billy Fury was unveiled in 2003 and is now located on the waterfront in front of the Piermaster’s House, behind the Tate Liverpool, and across from the Liverpool Museum. There are several other sculptures on display at the same place.
Tate Liverpool
Access – Getting There
Albert Dock
Liverpool L3 4BB
Liverpool Attractions
Among the many attractions in Liverpool is the International Slavery Museum within the Merseyside Maritime Museum on Albert Dock. Look out for the Dazzle ships in Liverpool harbour, too as well as the Open Eye Gallery. If you arrive at Liverpool Lime Street Station, you cannot miss the huge St George’s Hall across the road.
Hotels in Liverpool
Liverpool has a wide choice of accommodation. Recommended places to stay include Hampton By Hilton Liverpool City Centre, Titanic Hotel Liverpool, as well as the four-star Jurys Inn Liverpool.
See here for a complete list of hotels in Liverpool.
The statue in February 2024
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