The gilded equestrian statue of William III — known to Hull people as King Billy — stands in Market Place at the southern end of the Old Town. It was erected in 1734 to mark Hull's loyalty during the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and is a smaller version of a sculpture originally proposed for London. The pedestal hides one of the city's surviving public conveniences, a Grade II listed Victorian toilet still in occasional use.
The statue depicts the king as a Roman emperor on horseback, classical robes flowing. It is regularly repainted gold in elaborate ceremonies organised by local clubs, and the Latin inscription on the base celebrates the king's role in defending Protestant liberty. The Land of Green Ginger and Trinity Market are both a short walk away.