City of London to remove Beckford and Cass statues after BLM calls
William Beckford William Beckford – often known 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 1762 and 1769. But his and his family’s fortunes were built off … Read more