Statues - Hither & Thither

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Liverpool
Merseyside
North West England

Lime Street (L1)
(Lime Street Station, Hall)

Chance Meeting

Sir Kenneth A. Dodd (Liverpool 1927 - Liverpool 2018), English comedian, singer, and occasional actor
(Wikipedia).
Elizabeth M. Braddock (née Bamber; 1899 - 1970),
British Labour Party politician
(Wikipedia).

Tom Murphy
2009

Description

Two statues in the hall of Lime Street Station show Ken Dodd meeting Bessie Braddock. Ken Dodd, holding his signature tickling stick, carries a bag with a jesters hat and Dicky Mint (the puppet he used in his shows). Braddock has between thumb and index finger and egg with a small lion - she was instrumental in introducing legislation that improved the quality standards of eggs.

Liverpool - Change Meeting

Inscription(s)

"CHANCE MEETING"
these sculptures were inspired by two legendary liverpudlians
SIR KEN DODD O.B.E.
one of liverpool's greatest entertainers, bringing laughter
and joy to millions for more than 50 years.
BESSIE BRADDOCK MP. 1899-1970
labour mp. for liverpool exchange for over 24 years,
she campaigned tirelessly to improve the conditions for
her constituents. awarded the freedom of the city in 1970.

unveiled by ken dodd in june 2009
sculptor tom murphy

* The 'sir' was added after 2017 when he was knighted.

Sculptor

Tom Murphy (Whiston, Lancashire, 1949), British sculptor from Liverpool (Website – Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, List of public art in Liverpool.
Alan's History Spot, Ken Dodd & Bessie Braddock: "Chance Meeting".

Locatie (N 53°24'27" - W 2°58'43") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbnw087; Photograph: 18 June 2023
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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