St George's Quarter in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Alexander Balfour
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
1. Alexander Balfour Marker
Alexander Balfour.
Merchant and shipowner.
Born 2 September 1824.
Died 16th April 1886.
His life was devoted to God, in noble and munificent efforts for the benefit of sailors, the education of the people, and the promotion of all good works.
This statue, erected by public subscription, was unveiled on the 15th day of November 1889.
Erected 1889.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is April 16, 1886.
Location. 53° 24.55′ N, 2° 58.851′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in the St George's Quarter. It can be reached from the intersection of William Brown Street and Old Haymarket, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1832 William Brown Street, Liverpool, England L3 8EN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Royal Regiment of Artillery Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lancashire Fusilier Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Liverpool Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); William Rathbone (within shouting distance of this marker); Liverpool Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 611 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); British Nuclear Test Veterans Association (BNTVA) Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Major Lester (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.
Also see . . . Alexander Balfour, Albert Bruce-Joy, 1842-1924.
Balfour (1824-1886) was born in Fife, Scotland, but became another of Liverpool's many merchants and ship-owners. According to the inscription on the monument, he devoted his life to good works on behalf of sailors, and(Submitted on October 9, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)"the education of the people." He funded orphanages for sailors' children, a seaman's institute, and so on, and actively supported the Temperance Society, turning sailors' taverns into cocoa rooms — not something that would have made him very popular these days.Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 20262. Alexander Balfour by Albert Bruce-JoyThis statue is one of several in St. John's Gardens.
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 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
