Newspapers started a campaign to have the statues removed and one company director, Lord Colwyn even offered to pay the cost.
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From 1909 until 1931 Frederick Smith, later 2nd Viscount Hambleden, was the VCH's major sponsor.
By 1909 the VCH had negotiated support from the soldier, businessman and politician Frederick Smith of the W H Smith family, and Page was able to rehire the staff.