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

Liverpool Cenotaph

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Liverpool Cenotaph Marker, Side One

Inscription. To the men of Liverpool who fell in the Great War
and all who have fallen in conflict since

And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people

As unknown and yet well known as dying and behold we live

Out of the north parts — a great company and a mighty army

Erected 1930.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 53° 24.513′ N, 2° 58.769′ W. Memorial is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in the St George's Quarter. It is on Lime Street north of St. George's Place, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 12 Lime Street, Liverpool, England L1 1JJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: The Battle of the Atlantic Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Major General William Earle (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Arthur Bower Forwood (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); William Rathbone (about 90 meters away); French Prisoners Of War Memorial (about 90 meters away); Royal Air Force Memorial (about 90 meters away); Royal Regiment of Artillery Memorial (about 120 meters away); The Queen's Lancashire Regiment Memorial (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Liverpool Cenotaph (Wikipedia).

Liverpool Cenotaph stands on St George's Plateau, to the east of St George's Hall in Liverpool, England. It was erected as a memorial to those who had fallen in the First World War. The dates of the Second World War were subsequently added. The cenotaph consists of a rectangular block of stone on a stone platform, with bronze, low-relief sculptures on the sides depicting marching troops and mourners. It was designed by Lionel Budden, with carving by Herbert Tyson Smith. Initially designated as a
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Liverpool Cenotaph Marker, Side Two
Grade II listed building, its status was raised to Grade I in 2013.

(Submitted on October 9, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Liverpool Cenotaph Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

3. Liverpool Cenotaph Marker

The engraving on the side of the cenotaph includes the dates of World War I, as well as the dates of World War II, inscribed after the monument's erection.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.