Statue of George IV

George IV was born in London in 1762 and died in 1830. He was a very special king with a life which was quite scandalous for the time. He was patron of the arts and patron of several artists among whom was John Nash. This equestrian statue is located in the square which was originally called George IV. It was made by the famous sculptor Sir Francis Chantrey (1781/1841) in 1828 and is among his best known works. As you will see, the spring water splashed my camera, lol!