John Lennon Monument

Liverpool has become the home of a major European Peace monument, which is dedicated to music legend John Lennon and his message of peace.

The 18ft monument entitled 'Peace and Harmony' was be unveiled by Julian and Cynthia Lennon in a prestigious ceremony in October as part of the John Lennon Tribute Season. The monument will emulate New York's Strawberry Fields memorial by attracting thousands of visitors wishing to celebrate the life and spirit of John Lennon, as well as becoming an iconic peace symbol for Britain.

The monument has been created by American teen art prodigy Lauren Voiers and is being gifted to the Beatles Story and the City of Liverpool by California-based organisation Global Peace Initiative.

This is the second in a series of monuments commissioned by Global Peace Initiative. Their aim is to place a peace monument in each of the world's seven continents and spread artistic symbols of peace across the globe, with this being the monument for Europe. The first monument was presented to the President of Singapore on behalf of the people of Asia in 2005.
 

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