More than 130 war memorials honouring fallen soldiers are being given listed status as Britons prepare to mark 102 years since the end of the First World War on Armistice Day tomorrow. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has added 132 memorials to the National Heritage List on the advice of Historic England. … Read more
Demonstrators who vandalise war memorials could be jailed for up to ten years under proposed plans as MPs look to make it easier to prosecute demonstrators who desecrate sacred monuments. The plans being considered by ministers come as at risk statues – including the Cenotaph, Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela – were covered up ahead of … 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