Statue of Margaret Thatcher Grantham Lincolnshire.

 Statue of Margaret Thatcher Grantham Lincolnshire.

The statue of Margaret Thatcher has been vandalised three times since it was erected in her hometown of Grantham, Lincolnshire, England. The £300,000 statue, which depicts the late British prime minister in her full ceremonial robes of the House of Lords.

The statue was created by sculptor Douglas Jennings and was installed on St Peter's Hill Green in May 2022. It was egged within two hours of its installation, and a week later red paint was thrown at it. It has also been daubed with the words "Tories out" and Burn in Hell"

Some people believe that the statue is a valuable historical landmark that should be preserved. Others believe that it is a reminder of Thatcher's divisive legacy and that it should be removed to avoid further controversy.

The statue is a controversial symbol of Thatcher's legacy. She was a polarising figure who was loved by some and hated by others. The statue's repeated vandalism is a reflection of the deep divisions that still exist in British society over her time in office.

The statue of Margaret Thatcher is 10 feet 6 inches (3.2 m) high and is made of bronze. It was created by sculptor Douglas Jennings and was funded through a local appeal and contributions from a charity, the Public Memorials Appeal.

The statue depicts Thatcher in her full ceremonial robes of the House of Lords. She is standing with her hands clasped in front of her and her head slightly bowed. The statue is placed on a 10-foot-6-inch (3.2 m) plinth.

The statue was installed on St Peter's Hill Green in Grantham on May 15, 2022. It was egged within two hours of its installation, and a week later red paint was thrown at it. The statue was formally unveiled on May 31, 2022.

The statue of Margaret Thatcher is now under 24-hour CCTV surveillance in an attempt to deter further vandalism. The CCTV cameras are monitored by Lincolnshire Police.

The decision to install CCTV cameras was made after the second act of vandalism. The police said that the cameras would help them to identify the perpetrators of the vandalism and to bring them to justice.

The installation of CCTV cameras has been welcomed by some people who believe that it will help to protect the statue. However, others have expressed concerns about the invasion of privacy that the cameras represent.

The future of the statue of Margaret Thatcher is uncertain. The repeated vandalism has damaged the statue and has also sparked debate about its place in Grantham. It remains to be seen whether the statue will remain in place or whether it will be removed.