Memorials & monuments · North West England
Gladstone Monument
In or near Liverpool.
Gladstone Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Liverpool Lime Street · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Gladstone Monument, you can take a train to Liverpool Lime Street, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Gladstone Monument is a public memorial in North Wales, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Liverpool Riverside parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Liverpool Lime Street, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area L1.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
The Gladstone Memorial on the Strand, London is a bronze sculpture of the British statesman, created by Hamo Thornycroft between 1899-1905. The statue was erected as the national memorial to Gladstone and shows him in the robes of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The figure stands on a plinth surrounded by allegorical figures depicting four of the Virtues, Courage, Brotherhood, Education and Aspiration.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Gladstone Monument, located in St John's Gardens, features a powerful statue of the statesman William Gladstone, accompanied by allegorical figures representing Truth and Justice. The monument is part of a collection of significant statues in the gardens, which commemorate notable figures connected to Liverpool.
From the Wikipedia article
The Gladstone Memorial on the Strand, London is a bronze sculpture of the British statesman, created by Hamo Thornycroft between 1899-1905. The statue was erected as the national memorial to Gladstone and shows him in the robes of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The figure stands on a plinth surrounded by allegorical figures depicting four of the Virtues, Courage, Brotherhood, Education and Aspiration. The memorial is a Grade II listed structure.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.4088, -2.9811
- District
- Liverpool
- Parish
- Liverpool, unparished area
- Postcode
- L1 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Liverpool Riverside
- Nearest railway station
- Liverpool Lime Street — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: n4518821402 (ODbL)
- commons: Gladstone monument, St John's Gardens 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Gladstone Monument, London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
British Nuclear Tests Veterans
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Irish Guards
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Monument to the King's Liverpool Regiment
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
The King’s Liverpool Regiment Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Rathbone Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Alexander Balfour
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
St John's Gardens
Parks · 0.0 km
Sir Arthur Bower Forwood
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
William Rathbone
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
T. Major Lester
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Monsignor James Nugent
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Saint George's Hall
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
British Nuclear Tests Veterans
British Nuclear Tests Veterans — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Irish Guards
Irish Guards — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · North West England
Monument to the King's Liverpool Regiment
Monument to the King's Liverpool Regiment — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
The King’s Liverpool Regiment Monument
The King’s Liverpool Regiment Monument — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Rathbone Monument
Rathbone Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Alexander Balfour
Alexander Balfour — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Gladstone Monument
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · North West England
The Shankly Hotel
The Shankly Hotel — a hotel in wales north.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Liverpool
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Liverpool — a hotel in wales north. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
YHA Liverpool Central
YHA Liverpool Central — a hostel in wales north. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Hard Days Night Hotel
Hard Days Night Hotel — a hotel in wales north.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Monument Building Pierhead Housing
Monument Building Pierhead Housing — a hostel in wales north.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Hatters Hostel
Hatters Hostel — a hostel in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Crown Hotel
Crown Hotel in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
The Vines Public House
The Vines Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Flanagan's Apple
Flanagan's Apple in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Rigby's Buildings
Rigby's Buildings in Wales North, United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
The Philharmonic Dining Rooms
Britain's only Grade I-listed pub interior, with the famous marble urinals.
📷 7More memorials in this region
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
3rd Duke of Bridgewater's monument
3rd Duke of Bridgewater's monument — Monument, dating to 1905.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Airborne Forces Memorial
Airborne Forces Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Albert Memorial
Albert Memorial — Monument, dating to 1869.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Armada Beacon
Armada Beacon is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gladstone Monument?
- Gladstone Monument is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L1 1JJ), in the parish of Liverpool, unparished area.
- What is Gladstone Monument?
- Gladstone Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gladstone Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Liverpool Lime Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode L1 1JJ.
- Is Gladstone Monument a listed building?
- Gladstone Monument is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gladstone Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Gladstone Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gladstone Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Liverpool Lime Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L1 1JJ.