There seem to be a number of empty statue plinths around the country, probably (justifiably) with more to come. So what should happen to the empty plinths? I see nothing wrong with statues, they provide a focal point in many instances, so I personally would like to see them re-used. If people agree, who would they like to see immortalised on a plinth? I would start with Alan Turing. A great man who suffered appalling prejudice. It's a pity he had no connections with Bristol worthy of his statue replacing Colston's with a suitable plaque alluding to both men on the plinth.
Another, more controversially perhaps, could a statue of Sir Tom Moore remind us in years to come of the Covid-19 epidemic and the steps he took to raise £30M+ for the NHS?
Another, more controversially perhaps, could a statue of Sir Tom Moore remind us in years to come of the Covid-19 epidemic and the steps he took to raise £30M+ for the NHS?