Liverpool Waterfront in Pier Head in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Sir Alfred Lewis Jones
1845-1909
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
1. Sir Alfred Lewis Jones Marker
Sir Alfred Lewis Jones, K.C.M.G.
A shipowner strenuous in business he enlarged the commerce of his country by his mercantile enterprise and as founder of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine made science tributary to civilization in Western Africa and the colonies of the British Empire
Erected 1913.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 53° 24.329′ N, 2° 59.811′ W. Marker is in Pier Head, England, in Merseyside. It is in Liverpool Waterfront. It is on Canada Boulevard north of Water Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Canada Boulevard, Pier Head, England L3 1HU, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Liverpool Pier Head Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Beatles (about 120 meters away); Captain Luis Pardo (about 180 meters away); West Africa House (about 210 meters away); James Harrison (about 210 meters away); MV Derbyshire (about 240 meters away); Oriel Chambers (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); India Buildings (approx. 0.3 kilometers away).
Also see . . . Alfred Lewis Jones (Wikipedia).
Sir Alfred Lewis Jones KCMG comYC (24 February 1845 – 13 December 1909) was a Welsh businessman and ship-owner. Described by W. T. Stead as "The Uncrowned King of West Africa", Jones was a pre-eminent figure in the colonial shipping trade who amassed considerable business through his many exploits. He was also regarded as a public benefactor in later life and through the execution of his will.(Submitted on October 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Phil Nash from Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0, May 19, 2019
2. Sir Alfred Lewis Jones Statue
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
3. Sir Alfred Lewis Jones Marker
The statue features an image of Sir Alfred Lewis Jones in relief.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
4. The Three Graces
The statue stands in front of the Royal Liver Building, the tallest of the Three Graces.
Photographed by John Valentine & Sons, Co., circa 1915
5. Sir Alfred Lewis Jones Statue, with Liver and Cunard Buildings
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 5. submitted on October 19, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
