Controversial history of the King's Statue in Weymouth
Snow - Kings Statue, Weymouth - 021210, Picture GRAHAM HUNT HG7704 The King's Statue on Weymouth seafront is no stranger to controversy. The 200-year-old tribute to George III has been extensively restored and is an iconic part of the town's seafront. But the commemorative monument has not always been so cherished by the town. Although it is now Grade I listed, various proposals have been propounded over the years to relocate or even dispose of it altogether. An old Echo cutting dated Friday, June 9, 1944 is headlined '"Respect" for King's Statue' and gives the background to the decis...
Source: dorsetecho.co.uk