Robert Peel
Sculptor
William Calder Marshall
Date
1853
About the work
Robert Peel was Prime Minister twice (1834-35 and 1841-46). His larger than life size bronze statue was raised in Piccadilly after his sudden death in 1850, in celebration of the abolition of the Corn Laws, which helped many people in the North West. The crowned figure flanking Peel’s statue is a representation of Manchester and the other figure represents the Arts and Sciences. It was unveiled on 12 October 1853.
Inscription
PEEL BORN FEBRUARY V. MDCCLXXXVIII DIED JULY 11. MDCCCL ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION MDCCCLIII W. CALDER MARSHALL R.A. SCULP LONDON 1853
In the collection
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Location & Map
This statue is located in the north-east corner of Piccadilly.
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