Equestrian statue of William III

The bronze sculpture depicts William III in Roman general attire, mounted on a horse with detailed craftsmanship on a stone plinth in central London.

Samuel Travers left funds in his 1724 will for the statue's construction, but it took until 1807 for John Bacon Junior to complete the monument.

The monument represents the establishment of constitutional monarchy in England following the 1688 Glorious Revolution led by William III against James II.

The Grade I listed statue stands in St James's Square, accessible through public transport and surrounded by government buildings and private clubs.

The design draws inspiration from an earlier statue by John Michael Rysbrack in Queen Square, Bristol, featuring inscriptions in bronze lettering on both sides.

Location: City of Westminster

Inception: 1807

Creator: John Bacon

Part of: list of statues of British royalty in London

GPS coordinates: 51.50720,-0.13530

Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:38