Eleanor Rigby (statue) facts for kids
The Eleanor Rigby statue is a famous artwork in Stanley Street, Liverpool, England. It was created by the well-known entertainer Tommy Steele. This statue is inspired by the character from The Beatles' popular song "Eleanor Rigby". The song itself was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
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About the Eleanor Rigby Statue
How the Statue Was Made
In 1981, Tommy Steele was performing in Liverpool. He wanted to create something special to honor The Beatles. He offered to sculpt a statue for the Liverpool City Council. His payment for this big project was just three pence!
The Council thought this was a great idea. They hoped the statue would bring more visitors to the city. They even donated £4,000 to help pay for the materials. It took Tommy Steele nine months to complete the statue. He officially revealed it to the public on December 3, 1982.
What the Statue Looks Like
The statue shows a bronze figure sitting on a stone bench. The figure is a woman, and she looks like she's just finished her shopping. She has a handbag on her lap. Next to her, there's a shopping bag with a milk bottle peeking out.
On her other side, there's a copy of the local newspaper, the Liverpool Echo. A small sparrow is perched on the newspaper, next to a piece of bread. The woman in the statue is looking down at the little bird.
Behind the statue, there's a special plaque on the wall. It used to say:
This plaque has since been updated with a new message.
Images for kids
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The plaque as it appears in 2018
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Close-up of Eleanor's face
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Close-up of the sparrow at which Eleanor is looking
