Erection date: 1831
William Pitt, born MDCCLIX, died MDCCCVI
{1759 - 1806}
According to an information board in the square this bronze statue was erected in 1831 and survived an attempt by Reform Bill agitators to pull it down on the opening day.
W1, Hanover Square
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William Pitt statue
Born Hayes, Kent. Son of William Pitt the Elder. Tory. Entered parliament in ...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
William Pitt statue
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