The giant Blacklers Santa Claus will once again be welcoming visitors to the Museum of Liverpool this Christmas.

With hopes of reopening the museum after lockdown, and in line with government guidelines, the Xmas favourite will uplift visitors amid what has been a very uncertain time.

Made in 1957 by Peter Blazey and his colleagues in the Blacklers Display Studio, Santa was originally part of the famous Winter Wonderland Grotto experience until the store sadly closed in 1988. 

Peter kindly donated his head, hands and boots to the Museum, before faithfully restoring him. The transformation, which was generously funded by former Trustees of National Museums Liverpool, Phil and Alexis Redmond, included a faithful recreation of his body and costume.  

Kate Johnson, head of the Museum of Liverpool, says: “We are delighted to have Blacklers’ Santa back on display for the fifth year running. He brings festive cheer every year to us all.  

“We love hearing our visitors’ stories about how much they loved seeing Santa on display in the famous Blacklers department store. It’s wonderful that he is back this Christmas time to bring those memories back for our visitors, whilst creating new ones for the younger generation.“

Did you visit Santa when he lived at Blacklers or in the Museum of Liverpool when he was on display? If you did, the museum would love for you to share your photos and stories on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, remember to tag @MuseumLiverpool and @NML_Muse.

Santa Stats: 

• Height – 18ft / just over five metres 
• Chest – circumference 16ft / nearly five metres 
• Waist – a little less than five metres (before Christmas lunch) 
• Boot size – Size 45 
• Head, hands and boots – made of plaster and a little Christmas magic 
• Body – cane on a plywood frame