His most famous creation was James Bond, but even 007’s global fame has proved unable to protect Ian Fleming’s grave from vandalism. The grave, at St James’ Church, Sevenhampton, in Wiltshire, is the final resting place not just of Fleming, who died from a heart attack in 1964 aged 56, but also of his wife, … Read more
Don’t let the bells rings out! Lady McAlpine is refusing to allow weddings to take place at her sprawling 200-acre estate Fawley Hall near Henley-on-Thames, built by her late husband and railway enthusiast Sir William McAlpine. While she previously hired out the venue for weddings and corporate events she tells me she has issued the … Read more
President Donald Trump has announced an Executive Order ‘protecting American Monuments’, and promised lengthy prison sentences for those who damage them. The president tweeted: ‘I just had the privilege of signing a very strong Executive Order protecting American Monuments, Memorials, and Statues – and combatting recent Criminal Violence. Long prison terms for these lawless acts … Read more
Vandals smash two graves marking Bristol burial site of African slave and scrawl ‘put Colston’s statue back’ on paving nearby – 10 days after toppling of city’s controversial memorial to 17th century trader The headstones mark the burial place of African slave Scipio Africanus Chalk message in the churchyard suggested the vandalism was in revenge … Read more
Graffiti vandals attack Robert the Bruce statue in Scotland branding him a ‘racist king’ Monument at Battle of Bannockburn site, Stirling, was found covered in graffiti Writing on statue said that ‘Robert was a racist’ and white paint also read ‘BLM’ The vandalism at the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) site has sparked outrage It … Read more
Here’s a scene that may sound familiar. A crowd surges through the streets, chanting and shouting, eyes blazing with moralistic fervour. While the police stand limply by, the mob turns its fury on a statue. They rock it on its plinth, their excitement reaching hysteria, before at last it comes crashing down. But they’re not … Read more
Police hunt ‘despicable’ vandals after ‘Tommy Silhouette’ memorials to fallen war heroes were ‘beheaded’ Tommy Silhouettes vandalised in Purfleet, Essex, between Friday and Saturday A total of 26 statues were beheaded or ripped from their stands in the attack Locals raised over £300 to replace silhouettes recognising World War heroes By Milly Vincent For Mailonline … Read more
At least HE’S got PPE! Ancient Cerne Abbas chalk giant is given face mask by lockdown vandals Kevin Knight, 43, spotted the unauthorised alteration on Saturday morning The Dorset hillside carving was defaced on Friday night during the lockdown ‘We don’t encourage the defacing of the Giant’ says the National Trust Here’s how to help … Read more