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BBC News
28-06-2025
- BBC News
Two men arrested after bronze statues stolen from Iford Manor
Two men have been arrested after four bronze statues were stolen from the grounds of a manor, police have said. Wiltshire Police said the large art pieces were taken from Iford Manor near Bradford on Avon on 19 February where a Jazz festival was taking place.A statue of She-Wolf with Romulus and Remus, including the plinth, two Roman deer and a bust of Antinous were stolen from the property, officers said.A 31-year-old and a 39-year-old were arrested in Bristol on Thursday evening and released under conditional bail not to re-enter the county. Managing partner at the estate, William Cartwright-Hignett, previously told the BBC he was "frustrated and angry" the garden had been targeted and "violated" in such a way. Det Insp Penny Andrews said: "We are continuing to appeal for anyone knows anything about the stolen items or who saw anything suspicious leading up to the incident to come forward with information."No matter how insignificant you may think the information may be, it could be vital to assist our ongoing investigation."We would also urge any antique dealers or auction houses to look out for the items."She urged the public to report any information which might aid their investigation, and thanked colleagues in Avon and Somerset Police for their help in apprehending the suspects.
CNN
26-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
This City of Presidents is more than a monument to the past
In Rapid City, South Dakota, America's presidents aren't just in the history books. They're cast in bronze on every corner. CNN's Laura Coates visits one town where President's Day is every day. Check out CNN's America's Best Towns to Visit for this year's top ten list and much more.
CNN
26-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
This City of Presidents is more than a monument to the past
In Rapid City, South Dakota, America's presidents aren't just in the history books. They're cast in bronze on every corner. CNN's Laura Coates visits one town where President's Day is every day. Check out CNN's America's Best Towns to Visit for this year's top ten list and much more.
Daily Mail
23-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Fury as four bronze Roman statues are stolen from historic manor in brazen overnight raid as owner brands theft an 'affront to heritage'
The owners of a historic manor house have been left devastated after a gang of thieves broke in and stole four valuable bronze statues in a brazen overnight raid. A large statue of She-Wolf with Romulus and Remus, including the plinth, two Roman fawns and a bust of Antinous were plundered from Iford Manor, Wiltshire, in the middle of its jazz festival. Police have launched an urgent investigation after the four replica classic statues - some of which had stood in the grounds for more than a century - were taken from the manor's gardens in the early hours of Friday morning. The She-Wolf bronze statue had stood in the grounds for more than 120 years, after it was cast from the original for Harold Peto - the Edwardian architect and garden designer whose family acquired the manor in 1899. A pair of symmetrical fawns, copies of the originals at the ancient Roman Villa Dei Papyri, and a bust of Antinous - Emperor Hadrian's Greek lover who was deified after his death in Egypt - were also stolen. William Cartwright-Hignett, the managing partner of Iford Manor Estate, said he is 'devastated', adding that the theft is an 'affront to heritage'. He said: 'We spent our whole lives and existences with our team trying to maintain, preserve and enhance this beautiful place for the benefit of all of our visitors and future visitors for the heritage. 'It is devastating to see such iconic pieces which are very important to the design of the garden being stolen away in the night. 'This is an assault on everybody - everybody loves Iford. They come here they enjoy the tranquility, the peacefulness and the atmosphere and it is the unique combination of statuary, design and plating and setting that makes Iford special. 'If they [statues] end up in a lay-by I will come and collect them.' Mr Cartwright-Hignett said it is a 'mystery' how the heavy statues were removed overnight. He said: 'It is a disaster to lose that piece for Iford. 'We are just guardians of this place in the next generation. 'It has been a bad week.' Raising awareness on Instagram, the Iford Manor account said: 'Tragically this morning we woke up to discover that certain statues within the garden including our iconic She-Wolf with Romulus and Remus have been stolen in the night in the early hours of Friday morning in the middle of our jazz festival. 'We would urge anyone with any information to please contact the police, crime stoppers, or ourselves to try to return these iconic pieces to their homes where they belong.' Any antique dealers or auction houses have also been alerted to look out for the items. A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: 'We have launched an investigation after several statues were stolen from Ilford Manor, near Bradford-on-Avon. 'Sometime from Thursday night (June 19) into Friday morning, unknown suspects have broken into the property and stolen a number of items. 'Our enquiries into the incident are ongoing. 'If you witnessed any suspicious activity in the area between 10.45pm on Thursday evening and 8am on Friday morning, or if you have any information on the whereabouts of the items, please contact us. 'We would also urge any antique dealers or auction houses to look out for the items. 'You can leave information on 101 quoting reference 54250075348, or anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.' The Iford Manor is currently nominated for the Christies' Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award.
BBC News
21-06-2025
- BBC News
Iford Manor 'devastated' by mystery bronze statue theft
The owners of a manor say they woke up to "devastation" and "mystery" after four large, bronze statues were stolen from the grounds art pieces were reportedly taken from Iford Manor, where a Jazz festival is taking place, on Thursday Partner at Iford Manor Estate William Cartwright-Hignett said he is "frustrated and angry" that the garden, which is a safe space for the public, was targeted and "violated" in such a Police said enquiries into the incident are ongoing. A statue of She-Wolf with Romulus and Remus, including the plinth, two Roman deer and a bust of Antinous were stolen from the property, police She-wolf bronze had stood on the grounds for more than 120 years."My overwhelming sense is frustration and sadness, I'm angry on behalf of heritage and the place," he said."They're iconic pieces, they make the space what it is - they were an important element of what we're about. "It's a garden of cultural significance with a focus on tranquillity and being a safe space for people - it now feels violated." Mr Cartwright-Hignett said it is a "mystery" how the heavy statues were removed overnight."We were right in the middle of our Jazz festival - It's not a two man lift. "We wrapped up and closed everything up, went to bed and woke up to a disaster."The Jazz festival was unbelievable last night and it will be today - the show must go on."In the meantime, we hope that some right thinking people have a conscience and will restore them to their rightful owners," he have asked for any witnesses who may have information on activity on th e grounds between 22:45 BST on Thursday and 8:00 BST am on have also urged for any antique dealers or auction houses to look out for the items.
