Statue of The Hon Frederick Jas Tollemache, Grantham
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The Statue of The Hon Frederick Jas Tollemache is a bronze statue of the British politician Frederick James Tollemache (1804–1888). It is located on St Peters Hill in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, the town where Tollemache served as Member of Parliament for several terms.
The statue was commissioned by Tollemache's friends and admirers and was sculpted by George Simonds. It was unveiled in 1891, three years after Tollemache's death.
Frederick James Tollemache was born in 1804 into a wealthy family. He was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford. After graduating, he entered politics and was elected Member of Parliament for Grantham in 1826. He served in Parliament for several terms and was a vocal supporter of the Reform Act of 1832.
Tollemache was also a philanthropist and supported a number of charities. He was a major benefactor of Grantham Grammar School and the Grantham Hospital. He also donated land for the construction of the Market Hall in Grantham.
Tollemache died in 1888 at the age of 84. He was buried in the churchyard of St Peter's Church in Grantham.
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