King George III, London, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Team Sieni
N 51° 30.470 W 000° 07.836
30U E 699120 N 5710204
Equestrian Statue of George III, by Matthew Coates Wyatt, 1836.
Waymark Code: WM692N
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/26/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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This statue of George III (1738-1820), by Matthew Coates Wyatt (1777-1862), was erected in 1836. The King is riding his favourite horse, Adonis [1].

The statue was, at one time, nicknamed "the Pigtail and Pumphandle" on account of the horse's flowing tail (which resembles a pumphandle) and the pigtail of the King's wig.[1]

The pedestal is of Portland stone [2].

Further information

  1. British History Online Pall Mall East
  2. Discovering London Statues and Monuments By Margaret Baker

Identity of Rider: King George III

Identity of Horse: Adonis

Name of artist: Matthew Coates Wyatt

Date of Dedication: 1836

Material: Bronze

Unusual Features: "Pigtail and Pumphandle" appearance - see text

Position: One Hoof Raised
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