The Legacy of William Rathbone: A Tribute in Statuary

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from central Blackpool, head southeast on the A583 towards the M55. Continue on the A583 until you reach the junction with the M55. Merge onto the M55 and follow signs for the A6 towards Preston. Continue on the A6 and follow signs for Liverpool. Once you're near Liverpool, take the A580 (East Lancashire Road) towards the city center. Follow the signs for William Brown Street. Parking is available nearby, but be prepared to pay for parking (around £1-£3 per hour depending on location). The exact address is William Brown St, Liverpool L1 1JJ.

• Train

  From Blackpool North railway station, take a train to Liverpool Lime Street. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Upon arrival at Liverpool Lime Street, exit the station and head towards William Brown Street, which is about a 10-minute walk. Follow the signs for the World Museum Liverpool as William Rathbone is located nearby. No additional costs are involved aside from the train fare, which is approximately £10-£15 for a round trip.

• Bus

  You can catch a National Express or Megabus from Blackpool to Liverpool. There are regular services available that take around 1 hour and 30 minutes. Check the bus schedules in advance as they can vary. Once you arrive at Liverpool’s central bus station, it’s about a 15-minute walk to William Brown Street. Follow the signs for the World Museum Liverpool and head towards William Brown Street. Bus fares are typically around £5-£10 for a one-way ticket.