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.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.
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

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

Emma Dukes
By Emma Dukes

Digital Journalist

Published 23rd Nov 2023, 12:40 BST

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.

Dean Sullivan was Brookside’s longest serving actor, playing Jimmy Corkhill between 1986 and 2003. He starred in the sitcom Terry Across the Mersey in 2008 and presented City Talk 105.9 until May 2009. Dean suffered with prostate cancer and was given the all clear in 2019.

13. Dean Sullivan

Dean Sullivan was Brookside’s longest serving actor, playing Jimmy Corkhill between 1986 and 2003. He starred in the sitcom Terry Across the Mersey in 2008 and presented City Talk 105.9 until May 2009. Dean suffered with prostate cancer and was given the all clear in 2019. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

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