The statues were unveiled on December 4, 2015, by the band's original drummer, Pete Best.
Each statue contains a hidden memento, including a small acorn in John Lennon's statue, representing his peace activism.
The sculptor, Andrew Edwards, studied hundreds of photographs and hours of video footage to capture the band's specific gait and posture from the 1960s.
The bronze casting was produced by the Castle Fine Arts Foundry in the village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Wales.
The base of the statues is inscribed with the names of the four band members and their respective dates of birth and death where applicable.
The statues face the River Mersey, symbolic of the band's 'Merseybeat' musical origins.
The Beatles Statues are a life-sized bronze monument located at Liverpool's Pier Head, commissioned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the band's final Liverpool concert. Sculpted by Andrew Edwards, the statues depict John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr walking together. The figures weigh 1.2 tons in total and stand over 7 feet tall. The monument was donated to the city by the Cavern Club. It is situated on the waterfront within the UNESCO World Heritage Maritime Mercantile City site boundary. The statues are a key focal point of the Liverpool waterfront heritage trail.
From the river-facing side, capturing both the band and the Liver Building in the background.
Visit during the early morning to capture photos without crowds.
Check the Liverpool waterfront event calendar, as the statues are often surrounded by festival infrastructure during summer months.
Walk along the adjacent pier to see the Liver Building in the same frame as the statues.
Do not attempt to climb or sit on the bronze statues, as they are fragile public art installations.
