St George's Quarter in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Thomas Major Lester
1829–1903
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
1. T. Major Lester Marker
T. Major Lester
1829–1903
Give the child a fair chance
(side panels)
Vicar of St. Mary’s Kirkdale for 50 years. Honorary Canon of Liverpool. Rural Dean of Liverpool North. Last chairman of the Liverpool School Board. A founder and chairman of Stanley Hospital. Founder of Major Street Ragged School and the Kirkdale Child Charities.
He was a pioneer in establishing homes and schools where destitute children could be fed, clothed, educated and started in life, and worked enthusiastically for them to the end of his days.
He was loved by all because he showed love to all
Erected 1907.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 53° 24.552′ N, 2° 58.887′ 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 St, 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. 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: The Kings Liverpool Regiment Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 611 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Liverpool Irish Guards Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Liverpool Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Memorial (within
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Also see . . . Monument to Canon Thomas Major Lester by Sir George Frampton (The Victorian Web).
Born in Fulham, south London, and educated at Christ's College Cambridge, Thomas Major Lester (1829-1903) became a curate in Liverpool in 1853. Apart from a stint in Manchester, he spent the rest of his life in the city, becoming Vicar of St Mary's Kirkdale, and later an honorary Canon of the city. He is widely remembered for the Kirkdale Child Charities, through which he operated the Major Street Ragged Schools and later a Girls' Home in Walton Road, followed by school facilities there.(Submitted on October 9, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
2. Thomas Major Lester Marker (side panel)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
3. Thomas Major Lester Marker (side panel)
Photographed by Valentin & Sons, Co., circa 1930
4. St Johns Gardens and William Brown Street
The memorial for Thomas Major Lester is visible here in the lower right of the picture.
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. 4. submitted on October 11, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
