A mural of Winston Churchill wearing stockings and suspenders and giving the 'V' sign has attracted complaints from locals who claim the hand gesture is 'offensive'. Winston Churchill went to school in Hove and, as the artist couldn't find a picture with legs, stockings and suspenders were added to the mural instead. Much of this land is named after the eminent physician and collector, including Sloane Street, Sloane Avenue, Sloane Terrace, and a network of three streets bearing his first name, Hans. The British Library said on its website: 'Some items now at the British Library, previously owned by particular named figures cited on these pages, are associated with wealth obtained from enslaved people or through colonial violence. The British Library was contacted for comment.

Source: The Nation November 22, 2020 03:04 UTC