Liverpool Waterfront in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Waiting
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
1. Waiting Marker
Waiting
by Judy Boyt (MA FRBS SEA)
This monument commemorates the 250 years service of the working horses of Liverpool.
Hauling goods between the docks and warehouses, the horses worked in all weathers. During the Second World War Liverpool carters and their horses ensured the flow of food and fuel through the port.
The carters were renowned for their handling skills and the phenomenal weights they hauled. Liverpool horses were considered the best in the land and their contribution to the economy of the city was immense.
Members of the Liverpool Retired Carters Association fundraised for 12 years to erect this monument in honour of the Liverpool working horse.
It was unveiled by Lord Mayor, Cllr Mike Storey CBE on 1 May 2010.
In the interests of safety, please do not climb on this exhibit.
(Captions)
Carters on the Floating Bridge, Liverpool landing stage about 1906.
Erected 2010 by Liverpool Retired Carters Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • War, World II.
Location. 53° 24.128′ N, 2° 59.692′ W.
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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 Liverpool Carters Working Horse Monument (here, next to this marker); Lusitania Propeller, 1909 (a few steps from this marker); Liverpool Pilot Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Billy Fury (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beatles (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Oceanic Navigation Steam Company (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Albion House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Albert Dock (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
2. Waiting Marker
The bronze Working Horse Monument is located on the Liverpool Pier Docks.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Sculpture of Billy Fury (1940–1983) (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Waiting: The monument to the Liverpool working horse (National Museums Liverpool).
The importance of the carters and their horses was in danger of being lost, but the members of the Liverpool Carter’s Association have kept their history alive by their determined efforts, fundraising for nearly 13 years to get recognition for the Liverpool Working Horse in the form of this life-size monument to the Liverpool working horse.(Submitted on October 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
3. Waiting Marker
This interpretive marker accompanies the monument. Historic text is also inscribed upon the pedestal of the monument itself.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
