The 13 famous Scousers that deserve a statue in Liverpool city centre, according to locals

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Published 23rd Nov 2023, 12:40 GMT

These are famous Scousers that our readers would like to see a statue of in Liverpool.

Liverpool is the birthplace of some incredible people, who have become household names, or even global stars, for their music, art or activism.

A number of inspirational and iconic Scousers already have statues erected in their honour, including all four members of the Beatles, Cilla Black and Ken Dodd. While Fab Four manager Brian Epstein was recently immortalised with a new statue in Liverpool - the first of an LGBTQ+ figure in the city centre.

However, LiverpoolWorld readers believe many others deserve the lasting tribute. From Gerry Marsden to Speedo Mick, here are 12 famous faces who you believe deserve a statue in Liverpool.

Gerry Marsden was leader of Gerry and the Pacemakers, known for iconic hits such as You'll Never Walk Alone and Ferry Across The Mersey. In 2003, he was made Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for supporting victims of the Hillsborough disaster. Marsden sadly died in 2021 and a plaque in his honour can be seen outside Anfield.

1. Gerry Marsden

Gerry Marsden was leader of Gerry and the Pacemakers, known for iconic hits such as You'll Never Walk Alone and Ferry Across The Mersey. In 2003, he was made Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for supporting victims of the Hillsborough disaster. Marsden sadly died in 2021 and a plaque in his honour can be seen outside Anfield. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

Anne Williams was a Hillsborough campaigner whose 15-year-old son Kevin was one of the 97 Liverpool supporters unlawfully killed during the disaster in 1989. She fought for justice for more than two decades and died aged 60 of cancer in 2013. A mural of Williams can be seen on Anfield Road, painted by Paul Curtis.

2. Anne Williams

Anne Williams was a Hillsborough campaigner whose 15-year-old son Kevin was one of the 97 Liverpool supporters unlawfully killed during the disaster in 1989. She fought for justice for more than two decades and died aged 60 of cancer in 2013. A mural of Williams can be seen on Anfield Road, painted by Paul Curtis. | Getty Images

Stephen Graham is a Kirkby-born actor who rose to fame for his role in the iconic 2006 film, This Is England. He has received numerous accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and two BMAs. He received an OBE last year and continues to star in huge films and television programmes, including the new Bodies series on Netflix.

3. Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham is a Kirkby-born actor who rose to fame for his role in the iconic 2006 film, This Is England. He has received numerous accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and two BMAs. He received an OBE last year and continues to star in huge films and television programmes, including the new Bodies series on Netflix. | Jeff Spicer/Getty Images Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Speedo Mick is a Liverpool icon, who has raised over £1,000,000 by walking, swimming and attending football matches in his bright blue Speedos. The money he has raised has helped more than 120 small charities through The Speedomick Foundation, primarily focusing on support young people with mental health struggles or who are living in poverty.

4. Michael Cullen aka Speedo Mick

Speedo Mick is a Liverpool icon, who has raised over £1,000,000 by walking, swimming and attending football matches in his bright blue Speedos. The money he has raised has helped more than 120 small charities through The Speedomick Foundation, primarily focusing on support young people with mental health struggles or who are living in poverty. | Alex Livesey/Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

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