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The memorial on the left of this image is found at the edge of the pathway leading to the main entrance of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. It is by the railings that overlook St James' Cemetery, on the right of the image, which is quite a distance below.

Sergeant A.H.L. Richardson, originally from Southport on Merseyside, but who emigrated to Canada, was awarded his Victoria Cross for an act of supreme valour during The Boer War. He was a member of The North-West Mounted Police both before and after the war.

The Victoria Cross is Britain's highest military decoration awarded for valour "...in the face of the enemy." Only 1,357 have been awarded since they were introduced in 1856.