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Statue of Charles James Fox

Bronze sculptures in the United KingdomBuildings and structures completed in 1814Cultural depictions of British menCultural depictions of politiciansGrade II* listed buildings in the London Borough of Camden
Grade II* listed statues in LondonMonuments and memorials in LondonOutdoor sculptures in LondonSculptures by Richard WestmacottSculptures of men in the United KingdomStatues of politicians
Bloomsbury Square Gardens, Statue of Charles James Fox (1)
Bloomsbury Square Gardens, Statue of Charles James Fox (1)

The statue of Charles James Fox stands at the north end of Bloomsbury Square in the London borough of Camden. Erected in 1816, the sculptor was Richard Westmacott. It commemorates the Whig politician who died in 1806. Fox is shown in the garb of a Roman senator. The statue is a Grade II* listed structure.

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Statue of Charles James Fox
Bloomsbury Square, London Bloomsbury (London Borough of Camden)

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