One of the statues outside the hotel before it was removed. Photo: Martin MaherOne of the statues outside the Shelbourne Hotel before it was removed. Photo: Martin MaherFour statues have been removed from outside the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin due to their depictions of slavery. The four bronze statues were commissioned by the Shelbourne Hotel in 1867. The statues were removed on Monday and the hotel stated the removal took place in "light of recent world events."

Source: Irish Independent July 28, 2020 16:37 UTC