A bronze statue of Billy by Liverpool sculptor Tom Murphy was unveiled on Easter Saturday, 19th of April 2003 and was situated in the courtyard of the Museum Of Liverpool Life. It has now been re-sited - see below.
The statue is the result of many years of fundraising by the fans. It was unveiled on Saturday April 19th 2003, two days after Billy's birthday and was attended by hundreds of fans. (See photos below)
Jean Wycherley
All photos copyright Mags Cummings
Sculptor Tom Murphy
Jack Good praises Billy
Laura and Emily sing Colette
Jean and Albie interviewed for TV
STATUE UNVEILING EASTER SUNDAY 19TH APRIL 2003
BILLY'S STATUE HAS NOW BEEN RE-SITED TO THE GREEN AREA TO THE RIGHT OF THE PIERMASTER'S HOUSE. IT LOOKS ABSOLUTELY SPLENDID IN ITS NEW POSITION AND HOPEFULLY WILL REMAIN THERE TO BE ADMIRED BY THE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO VISIT THE ALBERT DOCK EACH WEEK.
There is now a sign beside the statue which gives information on both Billy and the statue.
