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In pictures: The new tribute to the memory of the Liverpool Pals

A front view of the frieze Credit: ITV Granada

A memorial has been created to the thousands of men who fought and died with the Liverpool Pals in the First World War.

Organisers hope to unveil the 30ft bronze memorial frieze in Lime Street Station on Sunday, August 31.

Today, sculptor Tom Murphy, from Liverpool, gave our correspondent Ashley Derricott the chance to see what the artwork will look like at the place where he has created it - the Foundry in the city.

Both panels of Tom Murphy's work Credit: ITV Granada

The two panels, which are each 15ft long and 6ft 3in wide, depict the Pals' story in four parts, from the battalions' inception to farewells, battlefield experiences, and the eventual homecoming of those who survived.

The panel shows young men signing up Credit: ITV Granada

Tom, whose grandfather never fully recovered from being gassed in the trenches during the war, started work on the intricate and symbolic friezes a year ago.

Sculptor Tom Murphy Credit: ITV Granada

The first panel shows the young men of Liverpool signing up to the Pals' battalion under the gaze of Lord Mersey, the Lord Mayor and Lord Kitchener, and being waved off by loved ones at the station.

The second features the battlefield as the armistice was agreed, with dead and wounded soldiers, a chaplain, and one Pal standing tall with one foot in France and one planted on Liverpool soil.

Leaving for war - another scene from the frieze Credit: ITV Granada

Tom said: "I find the whole thing very moving. Both panels are about remembrance and friendship - pals in life and in death."

Donations are still required by the Liverpool Pals Memorial Fund and can be made at any branch of Lloyds Bank using the account number 17234168 sort code 30 65 62.

Or anyone who wants to help can send a cheque, made payable to The Liverpool Pals Memorial Fund, to The Secretary, The Liverpool Pals Memorial Fund, 13 Mossfield Road, Liverpool, L9 8BB.