Liver bird sculpture
This object was displayed at BBC Radio Merseyside and in the former Magical History Tour| exhibition.
Museum of Liverpool on the road
Part of the 'on the road' programme, which toured objects to different locations while the Museum of Liverpool was constructed.
Former location: BBC Radio Merseyside
Hanover Street, Liverpool
The Liver Bird sculpture was on display in the entrance foyer of BBC Radio Merseyside|.
Object: Liver Bird sculpture
This Liver Bird finial, a symbol of Liverpool, took pride of place on the very top of the original St John's Market building in Liverpool. The building, which opened in 1822, was one of the first large scale covered markets. The ornate interior of the market was divided into five shopping avenues, corresponding to different food groups, and at night was lit by gas.
In 1964 the market was demolished as part of the redevelopment of the city centre to make way for St John's Shopping Centre.
The Liver Bird was saved and kindly donated to National Museums Liverpool's collections. After over 100 years of being exposed to Liverpool's industry it was greatly in need of expert cleaning by our sculpture conservators|, so it is very appropriate that it went on display at the Conservation Centre from 16 November 2006 to 30 January 2007, before going 'on the road' again and moving to BBC Radio Merseyside. It was then featured in the Magical History Tour| exhibition at Merseyside Maritime Museum from 2007 until 2009.
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