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Portraits of naval hero Nelson taken down following cross-party review
Two historic portraits of the naval hero ... holding views supportive of slavery – alongside images of Sir Francis Drake, Oliver Cromwell, Elizabeth I and William Pitt, among others.
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Nelson makes way for Yvette Cooper portrait in Parliament’s diversity drive
A portrait of Sir Francis Drake, another naval commander, has also been removed. Nelson was criticised by Black Lives Matter activists for alleged personal support of slavery, while Drake was ...
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Drake grads aim to preserve school memorabilia
The group has a trove of sports trophies and other artifacts from before 2021, when the school was renamed in honor of Archie Williams.