King William III statue
The statue, a much-loved Grade I listed landmark in the city centre, has stood proudly on Market Place since 1734 and is a symbol of Hull’s rich heritage.
In July 2025, in partnership with Lost Art, we carried out a detailed condition survey of the iconic King William III statue - locally known as “King Billy”.
The survey assessed the current condition of the King William III statue and helped determine the best approach to restore it to its former glory.
Latest update
Restoration is scheduled to begin once the A63 improvement scheme is completed, and the road work currently underway adjacent to the statue has finished. It would not be sensible to carry out the restoration beforehand due to the dust from ongoing construction activity.
This page and Hull CC News will continue to be updated as and when further details, and timeframes are available.