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The statue of Pitt the Younger on the junction of Frederick Street and George Street was erected in 1833 and designed by Francis Chantrey.

A Dream (Excerpt)

I'm no mistrusting Willie Pitt,
When taxes he enlarges,
(An' Will's a true guid fallow's get,
A name not envy spairges),
That he intends to pay your debt,
An' lessen a' your charges;
But, God-sake! let nae saving fit
Abridge your bonie barges
An'boats this day.

Robert Burns


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The statue of William Pitt in the New Statistical Account of Scotland

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Statues standing tall as plans to shift them ditched - EEN 09.05.08