There are already statues to some of Lisburn’s historic sons, including Frank Pantridge at Lagan Valley Island, General Nicholson in Market Square, and the Marquess of Downshire in Hillsborough.
But there are so many more people from the area, or who have connections to the city, that might deserve a statue in their honour.
Here are just a few of our suggestions for people who deserve to be memorialised. Perhaps readers have other suggestions for people they would like to see have a statue erected in their honour.
5. Do these people with connections to Lisburn deserve a statue?
Children's author Sam McBratney was raised in Lisburn and is already honoured in the city with the 'Guess How Much I Love You' trail in the city centre. But perhaps the worldwide acclaim of his book deserves a more permanent reminder of his talent. Photo: Simon Graham/Harrisons
6. Do these people with connections to Lisburn deserve a statue?
John Barbour (1765-1823) moved to Ireland and began manufacturing linen thread at the Plantation, Lisburn, in 1784. After his death his second son, William (1797-1875) took over and transferred the business to the site of an old bleach green at Hilden, on the banks of the Lagan. Driven by a huge water-wheel, thread was spun, bleached and dyed, and by 1837 over 300 people were employed at Hilden. Photo: ILCLM
7. Do these people with connections to Lisburn deserve a statue?
Hillsborough Castle is the Northern Ireland home of the Royal family, and was always said to be one of Queen Elizabeth II's favourite royal palaces. Following her death, and given the close ties to Hillsborough, perhaps the city should consider a statue in her honour. Photo: NIWD
8. Do these people with connections to Lisburn deserve a statue?
Vivian Campbell, guitarist with legendary rock band Def Leppard, was raised in Lisburn and was a student at Rathmore Grammar School before he found fame Photo: Mark Hylands