Statue given to Gloucester council by Marx 's birthplace of Germany , Trier . Germany made 500 of the statues which were placed across the city . One donated to Gloucester to symbolise Marx 's journey across Europe . But council said it 'would n't be appropriate ' to display the gift anywhere . Instead the statue has been given a home in a Gloucester back garden .
Statue given to Gloucester council by Marx 's birthplace of Trier , Germany . Trier made 500 of the statues which were placed across the city . One donated to Gloucester to symbolise Marx 's journey across Europe . But council said it 'would n't be appropriate ' to display the gift anywhere . Instead the statue has been given a home in a Gloucester back garden .