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The statue of George IV in front of the Royal Society commemorates his visit in 1822. It was designed by Francis Chantrey.
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Links:
The Visit of George IV in the New Statistical Account of Scotland
The Visit of George IV in the History of Edinburgh by John Anderson 1858
News:
Statues standing tall as plans to shift them ditched - EEN 09.05.08
Related Pages:
Other statues on George Street
Also on George Street:
British Linen Bank
Church of Scotland
Freemasons Hall
Royal Society of Edinburgh
St Andrew and St George
Other work by Francis Chantrey