The Liverpool Blitz Memorial — Local services in Liverpool

The Liverpool Blitz Memorial is a poignant tribute to the thousands of civilians who lost their lives during the German air raids on Liverpool between 1940 and 1942. Situated in the peaceful gardens of Our Lady and St Nicholas Church, near the city's waterfront, the memorial was unveiled on 7 July 2000 by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. It was designed by renowned local sculptor Tom Murphy and commissioned by Liverpool City Council to honor the resilience and sacrifice of the city's residents during World War II .

The bronze sculpture depicts a mother holding her baby, urgently beckoning her young son to come down from a staircase where he is engrossed in playing with a model of a Heinkel 111 bomber. This powerful imagery captures the innocence of childhood amidst the horrors of war and serves as a stark reminder of the impact of the Blitz on ordinary families .

Liverpool was the most heavily bombed city in the UK outside of London during the Second World War. The city endured devastating air raids, particularly during the May Blitz of 1941, resulting in approximately 4,000 civilian deaths and 10,000 injuries. The memorial stands not only as a remembrance of those who perished but also as a testament to the enduring spirit of the...

Whilst wandering along Liverpool's waterfront one early Saturday morning I decided to have a rest in the sun in St Nicholas' churchyard. It was here I found the Blitz Memorial sculpted by Tom Murphy. It's such an evocative piece of sculpture that memorialises the thousands on civilians killed and injured during the Second World War in Liverpool. Liverpool was such an important port during that time that it was a natural target. Go visit and relax, take in the views and ponder on the...

A poignant statue to the civilian Liverpudlian lives lost during the German Blitz on this strategically important city in World War Two. The young child at the top of the stairs is holding a model of German Heinkel 111 bomber high above his head. This is a thought provoking touch. I recommend visiting here both to view this statue, the surrounding War Memorials and the peaceful gardens...