Famous Bristol Statues Walking Tour (Self Guided), Bristol

Statue of William III is a historic statue in the center of Queen Square in Bristol, England. The statue of William III by John Michael Rysbrack, cast in 1733 and erected in 1736 to signify the city's loyalty. The bronze statue is on a Portland ashlar pedestal with a molded plinth and cornice. It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building.

The statue of John Cabot is located next to Arnolfini Gallery. He is represented gazing over the harbor in Bristol. John Cabot was an Italian navigator and explorer who crossed the Atlantic to North America in the late 15th century.

The Thomas Chatterton statue was erected in memory of the young British poet. He went to London searching for fame, but found only indifference toward him. He committed suicide at the age of seventeen.

The life-size statue of William Tyndale, martyr and Bible translator, seated on a bench, is located in Millennium Square. The statue shows him working on the translation of the New Testament. In 2008, vandals attacked the statue, which was taken away, repaired, and reinstalled. William Tyndale (1494–1536) was an English scholar who became a leading figure in Protestant reform in the years leading up to his execution. He is well known for his translation of the Bible into English.

The Cary Grant statue was set in Millennium Square in 2001 to commemorate the actor. It is a masterpiece of sculptor Graham Ibbeson, who figured Cary Grant in his characteristic urban style.

The statue of Queen Victoria is located on College Green. It was created in 1888 and represents Queen Victoria holding a scepter and orb, which are now broken. The round steps limestone ashlar lead to a square, copper base with fish, putti and inscribed panels, which support the marble statue. It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II listed building. The statue has been moved several times. It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II listed building.

Poseidon (or Neptune), the god of the sea, is a perfect character for Bristol, being a city port. Initially the statue was placed in the Temple area, near Bristol Bridge, but it traveled a lot. It is now located in the pedestrianized area of the city center.

Edward Colston (2 November 1636 – 11 October 1721) was a Bristol-born English merchant and Member of Parliament. A statue, designed by John Cassidy, was erected in the centre of Bristol in 1895 commemorating Colston. In 1998, however, "someone scrawled on its base the name of one of the professions in which he made his fortune: SLAVE TRADER." He is viewed by some as an inspirational figure for the city, due to his donations of money to schools and other causes. His name permeates the city in such landmarks as Colston Tower, Colston Hall, Colston Avenue, Colston Street, Colston's Girls' School Colston's School and Colston's Primary School. He contributed to many of Bristol's educational institutions and hospitals, and also helped to restore some of the city’s churches. He is also remembered, particularly in some schools, by Colston's Day, on 13 November. A regional bread bun, the Colston bun, is named after him.

The statue of John Wesley, seated on horseback, was created in 1933. It is located in the court of the Wesleyan chapel in Broadmead. John Wesley was a great Methodist preacher of the 18th century.