Wirral lord who decapitated his own portrait causing a huge scandal The damaged painting will be at the centre of the Lady Lever's new Augustus John exhibition when the art gallery re-opens 19:00, 29 APR 2021 Portrait of William Hesketh Lever - Augustus John, 1920 (Image: Copyright the estate of Augustus John and Bridgeman Images) Get our MyWirral newsletter, for the best news, pictures, opinions and video from across the peninsulaInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up now When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.