About
Advertise
Newsletter
Weather
Contact
Login

Menu

About
Advertise
Newsletter
Weather
Contact
Login

WHAT’S ON
- Across Liverpool
- St George’s Hall
THINGS TO DO
OFFERS
STAY
JOBS
LATEST
- News
- Food & Drink
- Events
- People
- Things To Do
- Music
- Business
- Matt Jacobson
- Sport
- Interviews
- Blogs
- Reviews
- Competitions
LISTEN
- RADIO
- PODCASTS
DIRECTORY

Menu

WHAT’S ON
- Across Liverpool
- St George’s Hall
THINGS TO DO
OFFERS
STAY
JOBS
LATEST
- News
- Food & Drink
- Events
- People
- Things To Do
- Music
- Business
- Matt Jacobson
- Sport
- Interviews
- Blogs
- Reviews
- Competitions
LISTEN
- RADIO
- PODCASTS
DIRECTORY

Search

Close

Campaign launched to install the first statue of a black woman in St George’s Hall

March 8, 2021

|

News

|

By Editor

A campaign has been launched to install the first statue of a black woman in one of Liverpool’s most iconic buildings.

To mark International Women’s Day, St George’s Hall Charitable Trust has announced its intention to install a statue of Mary Seacole in the Great Hall – a woman believed to be Britain’s first nurse practitioner who devoted her time to nursing soldiers during the Crimean War.

The trustees believe this statue will not only pay tribute to the heroine, but it will also act as a ‘thank you’ to the NHS and the extraordinary sacrifices they have made in keeping everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ADVERTISEMENT

An application process for artists is now open to register interest towards creating a marble portrait statue that will take pride of place in the stunning Great Hall.

The Mary Seacole statue will be the second female represented in St George’s Hall – the first was of pioneering health campaigner Kitty Wilkinson which was installed in 2012.

For further information visit www.stgeorgeshallliverpool.co.uk

ADVERTISEMENT

READ MORE: Items to be decided for the Capsule of Culture by Merseyside’s biggest stars

SHARE THIS PAGE v

Share on facebook

Share on twitter

Share on linkedin

Share on whatsapp

Share on email

THE LATEST

Tour guide roles available at National Trust for Beatles’ Childhood Homes

News

Tour guide roles available at National Trust for Beatles’ Childhood Homes

Last chance to register for New Dawn Light Spectacular tickets

Events

Last chance to register for New Dawn Light Spectacular tickets

Liverpool acclaimed performance artist explores issues faced by queer women

Events

Liverpool acclaimed performance artist explores issues faced by queer women

LATEST EVENT NEWS

Last chance to register for New Dawn Light Spectacular tickets

Events

Last chance to register for New Dawn Light Spectacular tickets

Liverpool acclaimed performance artist explores issues faced by queer women

Events

Liverpool acclaimed performance artist explores issues faced by queer women

Events

Hillside Golf Club to host 2022 Cazoo Classic

PrevWirral landmark the Hydraulic Tower building to be transformed

The Women’s Organisation celebrate IWD 2021 with ‘Won’t Be the Last’ themeNext

Look-A-Like Festival

12 June

Save the Rave Festival

11 June

Cazoo Classic 2022

21 July

A Night of Music and Poetry

3 February

Paddysfest Liverpool

17 March

Glow Green Night Walk 2022

4 February

Africa Oyé 2022

18 June

Elton John – Farewell Yellow Brick...

17 June

EAGLES – 50 YEARS

20 June

Circus Presents Peggy Gou, Seth Troxler,...

29 January

WhatsAppenin LIVERPOOL

Keep up to date now

Receive WhatsApp notifications about the latest big news, events, offers, competitions and much more!

STAY IN THE LOOP

Stay up to date with all the latest news, articles, events and offers from across Liverpool!

Name

Email

By clicking sign up you agree to our Terms of Conditions and Privacy Policy

FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS

Twitter Facebook-f Youtube Tiktok Instagram

At Explore Liverpool we are all about bringing you everything the Liverpool City Region has to offer and more!

EXPLORE

What’s On
- What’s On Liverpool
- St Georges Hall
Latest Offers
Things To Do
Liverpool Jobs
Reads
Accommodation
Directory

Menu

What’s On
- What’s On Liverpool
- St Georges Hall
Latest Offers
Things To Do
Liverpool Jobs
Reads
Accommodation
Directory

MORE

About Us
Services
Advertise
Newsletter
Contact

Menu

About Us
Services
Advertise
Newsletter
Contact

DIRECTORY

Register
Login
Directory

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

© 2022 Explore Liverpool

Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy

Menu

Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.

Settings ACCEPT

Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.

Necessary

Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

SAVE & ACCEPT

Explore Liverpool With Us!

Don't miss a thing. Sign up for our weekly roundup straight to your inbox! 🙌

Name

Email