Vandal destroys Ebenezer Scrooge gravestone in Shropshire
- The gravestone of Ebenezer Scrooge, a prop from a 1984 adaptation of A Christmas Carol, was vandalized in Shropshire.
- The gravestone has been a local attraction for decades and carries sentimental value for the community.
- Residents and officials are deeply upset about the incident, and authorities are investigating the vandalism.
In Shropshire, England, a vandalism incident occurred at the graveyard of St Chad’s church where a gravestone of the fictional character Ebenezer Scrooge was found smashed into multiple pieces on Sunday morning, November 24, 2024. The gravestone is a prop from the 1984 film adaptation of Charles Dickens’s 'A Christmas Carol,' which starred George C Scott, and has been a local attraction for 40 years. According to Martin Wood, who was involved in the film, the gravestone was a significant part of the community, evoking connections to the beloved story and Dickens's themes. The local council has reported the damage to the police, and community members are expressing their disgust at the act of vandalism on social media. The identity or motive of the perpetrator remains unknown, leaving locals hoping for accountability.