Holy Roller

• ‘I wasn’t surprised’: Holy Roller tank vandalized again in London, Ont.’s Victoria Park

  London, Ont., police confirmed to Global News that they are aware of such video surveillance and that the investigation is ongoing.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2022
  
• Man charged after Holy Roller tank vandalized, London police say

  The incident occurred Saturday afternoon when police say a man was observed sitting atop the Second World War-era Sherman tank using a grinder.

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2022
  
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• Military parade, vintage aircraft flyover planned for Holy Roller rededication

  The weekend events in London's downtown core come days after the historic WWII tank was returned to its longtime home in Victoria Park after a year of restorative work.

  Economy

  Jun 3, 2022
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• Holy Roller roars once more during restoration unveiling in London, Ont.

  The Holy Roller is one of only two Canadian tanks that have survived until now after landing on Juno Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

  Canada

  May 30, 2022
• Preserving a piece of history: Deconstructing the Holy Roller WWII Sherman tank

  Since 1956, its home has been at the top of Victoria Park in London, but today it’s in the Fanshawe School of Transportation Technology and Apprenticeship.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2021
• Holy Roller leaves Victoria Park for first time in decades for badly-needed restoration

  The historic tank was lifted from its pad and transported to Fanshawe College where it will undergo a badly-needed, year-long preservation project.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2021
• Graffiti on London, Ont., historic tank cleaned up following reported vandalism: police

  London, Ont.’s Holy Roller tank, which has stood guard at the north end of Victoria Park for more than six decades, was tagged with spray paint Saturday.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2021
• London’s 1st Hussars launch fundraising campaign to preserve historic Holy Roller tank

  The 1st Hussars estimate that without much-needed rehabilitation, the rusting Holy Roller tank could fall apart within the decade.

  Oct 27, 2020
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• Londoners commemorate veterans to mark the 74th anniversary of D-Day

  Proceedings began with a parade down Wellington Street and ended at the Holy Roller monument in Victoria Park, where a ceremony took place to honour those who have served to protect their countries. 

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2018