John Lennon Peace Monument

The 18-foot sculpture entitled Peace & Harmony was created by Lauren Voiers, a 19-year-old American artist, and fabricated by Lyle London and Shannon Owen at Art in Metal USA in Tempe, Arizona.

"Liverpool is the only ideal destination for such a remarkable monument and we feel sure that it will take on a global significance as word travels round the world that there is a place to go to in England where people can meet under the timeless banner of peace."

There are plans for a third monument to be gifted to the people of South America as part of a pledge by the Global Peace Initiative to reach out to all continents.

At the unveiling ceremony at Chavasse Park in 2010, Liverpool City Council leader Joe Anderson said: "The statue is there as a celebration of John's legacy."

[3] At the unveiling of the European Peace Monument Julian Lennon told the crowd which included European ambassadors, Beatles former drummer Pete Best and hundreds of Liverpudlians: "We come here with our hearts to honour Dad and pray for peace and say thank you to everybody who is celebrating today" Cynthia Lennon said: "I think the mourning is over for John.