George III (1738–1820)
George III (1738–1820)
George III (1738–1820)
George III (1738–1820)
George III (1738–1820)
George III (1738–1820)
George III (1738–1820)

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An equestrian figure in Roman dress, on rectangular stone plinth. King George is represented in a short Roman tunic, military cloak and sandals. He rides without a saddle and is stretching forth his paternal hand over his people. The statue originally stood on the central axis of Monument Place, but it was moved westward some years prior to 1910.
Title

George III (1738–1820)

Date

1822

Medium

bronze & granite

Measurements

H 305 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 107 x W 173 x D 274 cm

Accession number

L3_MH_S301

Acquisition method

erected by public subscription

Work type

Equestrian

Owner

Liverpool City Council

Custodian

Liverpool City Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

30th September 1822

Listing date

14/03/75

Access

at all times

Inscription description

pedestal, left: IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY / OF THE ACCESSION / OF HIS / MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTRY / KING GEORGE III. / TO THE THRONE / OF THESE REALMS.; pedestal, left: ERECTED / BY / PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION

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Located at

London Road, Liverpool

L3 8 JA

Located at Monument Place.