The removal of a statue that had stood in the same spot for 93-years sparked a 'vendetta' of vandalism. The statue of British statesman and politician, Oliver Cromwell, had stood in the shadow of Manchester Cathedral for 93-years before its removal in 1968.
Cromwell was the former Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland after the British Civil Wars. He rose to power after leading the Parliamentarian army to victory and dissolved the monarchy in 1649, leading to the execution of Charles I.
He is one of British history's most controversial figures due to his brutal military campaigns in Ireland, as well as harsh public reforms back home.
It's noted that when Queen Victoria visited Manchester she was less than impressed by the sight of the statue of the man behind her predecessor's beheading.
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