Equestrian statue of Charles II, Windsor and Eton

Name: Equestrian statue of Charles II
Address: Windsor and Eton, United Kingdom

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A bronze equestrian statue of King Charles II on horseback sits in the Upper Ward of Windsor Castle beneath the castle's Round Tower. It was inspired by Hubert Le Sueur's statue of Charles I in London, the statue was cast by Josias Ibach in 1679, with the marble plinth featuring carvings by Grinling Gibbons. The statue was commissioned by Tobias Rustat, Charles's valet. Rustat was a significant philanthropist of the 1670s. Rustat's fortune was partially derived from the transatlantic slave trade, having been an investor in the Royal African Company. ()

Coordinates: 51°29'2"N, 0°36'14"W

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Windsor and Eton United Kingdom

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Equestrian statue of Charles II – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Windsor Castle, Windsor Racecourse, St George's Chapel, St John the Baptist Church.

~50 ftSW
Romanesque architecture, Museum, History museum
Windsor Castle, Slough
1 min walk • Windsor Castle stands as a monumental testament to British history and is one of the most significant royal residences in the United Kingdom. Nestled in the quaint town of Windsor, just outside the city of Slough, this expansive castle has been intricately woven into...
1.3 miW
Horse track, Gambling, Sport venue
Windsor Racecourse, Slough
33 min walk • Windsor Racecourse, also known as Royal Windsor Racecourse, is a distinguished sports venue nestled in the historical town of Windsor, England, not far from the city of Slough. Established in 1866, the racecourse is one of the country's most scenic, set on an island on...
~690 ftW
History-rich place of royal worship
St George's Chapel, Slough
4 min walk • Nestled within the confines of Windsor Castle lies the magnificent St George's Chapel, a site of unparalleled historic significance and architectural splendor in the city of Slough, United Kingdom. This chapel, with its grand Gothic structure, serves as both a place of...
~940 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St John the Baptist Church, Slough
5 min walk • St John the Baptist Church is a parish church in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is dedicated to St John the Baptist. The church was rebuilt in Gothic Revival style in 1822. It is the civic church of Windsor, and many Mayors of Windsor are buried in the church and churchyard. The church is Grade II* listed.
~970 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre Royal, Slough
5 min walk • The Theatre Royal is an Edwardian theatre on Thames Street in Windsor in Berkshire. The present building is the second theatre to stand on this site and opened on 13 December 1910. Built for Sir Wiliam Shipley and Captain Reginald Shipley, it was a replacement for their previous theatre which was built in 1815 and had burnt down in 1908.
0.6 miN
Church
Eton College Chapel, Slough
15 min walk • Eton College Chapel is the main chapel of Eton College, a public school in England. The chapel was planned to be a little over double its actual length, but this plan was never completed owing to the downfall of the founder Henry VI.
~1170 ftNW
Bridge
Windsor Bridge, Slough
6 min walk • The Windsor Bridge or Windsor Town Bridge, an iron and granite arch bridge over the River Thames, is located between the towns of Windsor and Eton in the English county of Berkshire. The Thames Path crosses the river here.
~180 ftE
History museum, Forts and castles
Queen Mary's Dolls' House, Slough
1 min walk • Queen Mary's Dolls' House is a dollhouse built in the early 1920s, completed in 1924, for Queen Mary, the wife of King George V.
~950 ftSW
City hall, Architecture, Vernacular architecture
Windsor Guildhall, Slough
5 min walk • The Windsor Guildhall is the town hall of Windsor, Berkshire, England. It is situated in the High Street, about 100 meters from Castle Hill, which leads to the main public entrance to Windsor Castle. It is a Grade I listed building.
~960 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Windsor and Royal Borough Museum, Slough
5 min walk • Windsor and Royal Borough Museum is a local history museum, exploring the history of the town of Windsor and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, in the English county of Berkshire. It is accommodated within Windsor Guildhall which is a Grade 1 listed building.
0.5 miSE
Park
Home Park, Slough
14 min walk • The Home Park, previously known as the Little Park, is a private 655-acre Royal park, administered by the Crown Estate. It lies on the eastern side of Windsor Castle in the town and former civil parish of Windsor in the English county of Berkshire.

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Nearby attractions include Windsor Castle, Slough (1 min walk), Queen Mary's Dolls' House, Slough (1 min walk), Print Room, Slough (2 min walk), Waterloo Chamber, Windsor and Eton (2 min walk).