RACE TO CLEAN UP MONUMENTS; At least half need major restoration.(News)

From: Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England) | Date: January 5, 2004 | Copyright information

Byline: CATHERINE JONES

LIVERPOOL faces a multimillion pound bill to get its historic monuments and public art up to scratch for European Capital of Culture year in 2008.

An audit of more than 150 public and private statues,monuments and fountains by the council estates office found at least half need major restoration, while another 40% should be cleaned or have minor repairs done over the next five years.

The council is determined to put the city's heritage at the centre of the Capital of Culture celebrations and ...

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