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Liverpool Waterfront in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Billy Fury

(Ronald Wycherley)

— 17th April 1940 – 28th January 1983 —

 
 
Billy Fury Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
1. Billy Fury Marker
Inscription.
Billy Fury
(Ronald Wycherley)
17th April 1940 – 28th January 1983

Legendary British rock ’n’ roll star. Major UK chart artist. Outstanding and charismatic live performer, songwriter, animal lover and gentle man.

This statue has been achieved through the dedication of Billy Fury fans worldwide. Sculpted by fellow Liverpudlian, Tom Murphy.

This statue was donated to the nation by
The Sound of Fury
— Official Billy Fury Fan Club.
It was unveiled on the 19th April 2003 by the legendary Mr. Jack Good and Cllr. Eddie Clein, assisted by the guest of honour, Mrs. Jean Wycherley & in the presence of Billy’s family, friends and fans worldwide.
 
Erected 2003 by The Sound of Fury.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is January 28, 1983.
 
Location. 53° 24.087′ N, 2° 59.681′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in Liverpool Waterfront. It is at the intersection of Hartley Quay and King's Parade, on the left when traveling north on Hartley Quay. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 The Colonnades,
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Liverpool, England L3 4AQ, 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 Liverpool Carters Working Horse Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Waiting (within shouting distance of this marker); Lusitania Propeller, 1909 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Liverpool Pilot Office (about 90 meters away); Remember the Great Famine / Coinnigh Cuimhne ar an Gorta Mór (about 90 meters away); If These Stones Could Speak… (about 150 meters away); Albert Dock (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Beatles (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.
 
Another marker is no longer nearby. Sculpture of Billy Fury (1940–1983) (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
 
Also see . . .  Billy Fury - Wondrous Place (Lyric Video) (YouTube).
Billy Fury Statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
2. Billy Fury Statue
The plaques are located on the pedestal at the base of the statue.
(Submitted on October 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
 
Billy Fury Statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
3. Billy Fury Statue
The statue stands at the entrance to Albert Dock. A former interpretive marker has been removed as of 2026.
 
 
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 5 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.
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Oct. 24, 2026