Memorials & monuments · London
George IV
George IV is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
George IV is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1843. Coordinates: 51.5084°, -0.1276°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The statue of George IV in Trafalgar Square, London, is a bronze equestrian statue by Sir Francis Legatt Chantrey. It depicts the King dressed in ancient Roman attire and riding bareback. The sculpture was originally designed to sit on top of the Marble Arch at the entrance to Buckingham Palace, but was placed in its current location following the King's death.
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Background
History
Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey originally designed the statue to stand on top of Marble Arch in its original position as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, Chantrey's work was funded by George IV himself, rather than by public subscription. The statue was cast in 1828. George IV died in 1830, It was the first statue erected on one of the pedestals, which were installed three years earlier with architect Charles Barry expecting them to be filled by groups of statues. An inscription was added towards the end of the 19th century as the public were no longer aware of whom it portrayed. In 2012, the milliner Stephen Jones created crowns for both George IV and his horse to be added to the statue as…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5084, -0.1276
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2N 5DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1843
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: n12877095810 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Equestrian statue of George IV, Trafalgar Square (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Statue of King George IV in Trafalgar Square, London (cropped).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is George IV?
- George IV is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2N 5DP), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- When was George IV built?
- Built or established in 1843.
- Is George IV free to visit?
- Yes, George IV is free to enter.
- How do I get to George IV?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2N 5DP.