Bust of Baron Vivian in Cornwall

This large 19th century cast-iron bust of a gentleman is believed to be Richard Hussey Vivian (1775-1842), the 1st Baron Vivian, famed for his distinguished military career which included leading Lord Uxbridge’s cavalry charge at Waterloo.

Measuring 2ft 2in (66cm) high, the bust was dug up from waste ground in Truro, the town where he had…

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