By James Robinson for MailOnline William Beckford William Beckford – often referred to as Alderman Beckford to distinguish him from his novelist son of the same name – was a well-known political figure in the 18th century. A vastly wealthy man, he twice served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1762 and 1769. But … Read more
John Lennon’s son Sean mocks the toppling of a Lincoln statue in Portland by suggesting The Pyramids should be ‘taken down immediately’ because they were ‘made under coercion of evil Pharaohs who were not very woke’ Sean Ono Lennon, 45, took to Twitter Monday in the wake of protests in Oregon He asked ‘why a Lincoln … Read more
Man, 24, is arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after statue of slave-owner and philanthropist Sir Edward Colston was toppled in Bristol and thrown in to a dock A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, police said The man was released under investigation while officers continue the probe Police had earlier released … Read more
Police have released images of 15 individuals they want to speak to in relation to the toppling of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol by Black Lives Matter protestors. The statue commemorating the 17th century merchant was dramatically pulled from its plinth by protestors at 2.30pm on June 7 after being attacked and vandalised with … Read more
Police have released images of 15 individuals they want to speak to in relation to the toppling of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol by Black Lives Matter protestors. The statue commemorating the 17th century merchant was dramatically pulled from its plinth by protestors at 2.30pm on June 7 after being attacked and vandalised with … Read more