Equestrian statue of William III, Bristol
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| Equestrian statue of William III | |
|---|---|
 The statue in 2011 | |
| Artist | John Michael Rysbrack |
| Year | 1733 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Location | Bristol |
The equestrian statue of William III is a historic statue in the centre of Queen Square in Bristol, England. It is a Grade I listed building.[1]
The statue of William III by John Michael Rysbrack,[2] cast in 1733 and erected in 1736 to signify Bristol's Whig support of the Crown and Parliament Recognition Act 1689.[3] The original plan was to have a statue of George II.[4]
During World War II the statue was moved to Badminton and subsequently restored and returned to the square in 1948.[4]
The bronze statue is on a Portland ashlar pedestal with a moulded plinth and cornice. It depicts the king in Roman dress.[3][5]
References
- ^ Historic England. "Equestrian statue of William III (1218127)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "History & Restoration". Queens Square Association. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ a b Historic England. "Equestrian Statue of William III (1008196)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Statues and Sculptures". About Bristol. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ Speel, Bob. "Statues in Queen Square, Bristol". Bob Speel. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
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- 1736 establishments in England
- 1736 works
- Bronze sculptures in the United Kingdom
- Equestrian statues in the United Kingdom
- Grade I listed buildings in Bristol
- Grade I listed monuments and memorials
- Royal monuments in the United Kingdom
- Portraits of the British Royal Family
- Sculptures of men in the United Kingdom
- Statues in Bristol
- Statues of William III of England