Statue of Weymouth MP Sir Henry Edwards was beheaded twice
Statue of man who did so much for the town was beheaded TWICE Here's a picture of a statue of Weymouth MP and town benefactor Sir Henry Edwards, which is in Alexandra Gardens. Sir Henry was a 19th century Liberal MP for Weymouth from 1865 to 1885 who is best remembered for setting up a charities trust which bears his name. Did you know that in September 1979 yobs climbed the statue and removed the head? It was found in the road nearby by a police patrol. This happened again in July 2003 when Henry was once again rendered headless. This time it was not only the statue which was damag...
Source: dorsetecho.co.uk