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

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Sculpture of Billy Fury (1940–1983)

by Tom Murphy

Photographed by Anavatar - Own work, CC0, April 21, 2024

1. Sculpture of Billy Fury (1940–1983) Marker

Inscription. Billy Fury, one of the most famous stars of British Rock and Roll was born Ronald Wycherley in Liverpool on 17th April 1940.

After leaving school, he worked as a deck hand on the Mersey tug boats, but music was always his first love. He taught himself to play the guitar and was a talented songwriter.

After being signed by music agent Larry Parnes at the age of 18, he adopted the stage name Billy Fury. Amongst his many hits were ‘Half Way to Paradise’ and ‘Wondrous Place’. Billy’s total record sales were on a par with acts such as Elvis, The Beatles and Cliff Richard.

After suffering life-long health problems, Billy had a heart attack in 1983 and died, aged just 42.

This Statue, made by Liverpool sculptor Tom Murphy in 2003, was very kindly donated to National Museums Liverpool by ‘The Sound of Fury’ fan club, as a lasting tribute to Billy, one of Liverpool’s greatest stars.

You can see and hear more about Billy in the Museum of Liverpool’s Wondrous Place gallery.

Erected by Museum of Liverpool.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is April 17, 1940.

Location. Marker

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is missing. It was located near 53° 24.088′ N, 2° 59.68′ W. Marker was in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It was in Liverpool Waterfront. It was at the intersection of Hartley Quay and King's Parade, on the left when traveling north on Hartley Quay. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 3 The Colonnades, Liverpool, England L3 4AQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in North West England.

Globally, it was 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 found itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Billy Fury (here, next to this marker); The Liverpool Carters Working Horse Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Waiting (within shouting distance of this marker); Lusitania Propeller, 1909 (within shouting distance of this marker); Liverpool Pilot Office (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Sculpture of Billy Fury (1940–1983) Marker

As of September 2026, the marker is missing and the pedestal is damaged.

line); 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Sculpture of Billy Fury (1940–1983) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

3. Sculpture of Billy Fury (1940–1983)

This sculpture, by artist Tom Murphy, was unveiled 19th April 2003.

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 10 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.