St George's Quarter in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Sir Arthur Bower Forwood

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

1. Sir Arthur Bower Forwood Marker

Inscription. (Facing west)
The Right Honorable
Sir Arthur Bower
Forwood,
Baronet.
Privy Councillor
M.P. J.P.
Born 1836 — Died 1898

(Facing south)
Member of the City Council
1871 to 1893

Mayor 1877–8

Member of Parliament
Ormskirk Division
1885 to 1898

Secretary to the Admiralty
1886 to 1892

(Facing east)
Erected
by
the citizens of Liverpool
in grateful recognition of
the labours of a strenuous
and self sacrificing life
devoted to the best
interests of the
municipality and the port

(Facing north)
Earnest & Indomitable

Endowed with great talents freely given to the public service

A
Leader of Men

Erected 1904.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 53° 24.51′ N, 2° 58.845′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in the St George's Quarter. It can be reached from the intersection of Saint John's Lane and Old Haymarket, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3111 St John's Lane, Liverpool, England L1 1HF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: French Prisoners Of War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Queen's Lancashire Regiment Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Air Force Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Liverpool Scots Guards Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Burma Star Veterans Association Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Liverpool 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Liverpool Royal Corps of Signals Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation Banner - 1st Battalion Kings Regiment Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Arthur Forwood (Wikipedia).

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

2. Sir Arthur Bower Forwood Marker

The monument is one of two located outside of St. George's Hall in St. John's Gardens.

Sir Arthur Bower Forwood, 1st Baronet, PC (23 June 1836 – 27 September 1898) was an English merchant, shipowner, and politician. He was a Conservative Member of Parliament from 1885 until his death, and in 1895 he was created a baronet.

(Submitted on October 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Sir Arthur Bower Forwood Marker - South Face image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

3. Sir Arthur Bower Forwood Marker - South Face

Sir Arthur Bower Forwood Marker - East Face image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

4. Sir Arthur Bower Forwood Marker - East Face

Sir Arthur Bower Forwood Marker - North Face image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

5. Sir Arthur Bower Forwood Marker - North Face

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.