Equestrian statue of William III

The equestrian statue depicts William III dressed as a Roman general, mounted on a horse with intricate craftsmanship displayed across its bronze surfaces. The sculpture sits on a substantial stone plinth in St James's Square in central London.

Samuel Travers bequeathed funds in 1724 to build this memorial, but construction did not begin until many years later. The artist John Bacon Junior finally completed it in 1807 based on design principles from an earlier work.

The monument commemorates William III and his role in establishing constitutional rule in England. Visitors walking past it recognize a symbol of a turning point in English political history.

The sculpture is located in St James's Square and easily accessible by public transport links. The surrounding area contains government buildings and historical structures that give the square a formal character.

Bronze lettering appears on both sides of the plinth with inscriptions that many visitors overlook. These details reveal the careful design work that went into completing this memorial.

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: December 11, 2025 18:04