On a Pedestal

'The most imposing presence is Edward Prince of Wales, more commonly known as the Black Prince. If you like your statues old-school, this is as good as it gets. Way up on a lofty plinth, a man on a horse with a big sword. They don't make 'em like that any more. If only they did. Ed Sheeran on a horse with a big sword? The campaign starts here.'

ROGER LYTOLLIS is the author of Panic as Man Burns Crumpets: The Vanishing World of the Local Journalist and On a Pedestal: A Trip Around Britain's Statues. Since 1995 Roger has been a feature writer and columnist for some of the UK's best local newspapers. He's a three-time winner at the Regional Press Awards. And a twelve-time loser at the North West Media Awards. He isn't bitter about that at all. Roger lives in Cumbria. Twitter: @rogerlytollis