Statue Of William IV At East End Of Central Walk

This is a statue of William IV, erected in 1833, and is of group value. It is located at the east end of the Central Walk within Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham. The statue is made of painted Bath stone and depicts the king wearing the Robes of the Order of the Garter, with one hand resting on an altar displaying a crown. The plinth is constructed of stucco on brickwork and bears an inscription noting that it was erected at Imperial Nursery Gardens in 1833 through public subscription to commemorate the passing of the Reform Bill, and was subsequently moved to its current location in 1920. Contemporary sources suggest the statue was erected in 1831 and was donated by Thomas Henney. It is considered a rare depiction of this monarch. Montpellier Gardens were originally laid out by J.B. Papworth between 1825 and 1826 for Pearson Thompson.