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> saying they were legally acquired and UK law prevented it from breaking up its collection We didn’t “steal” it, so no take backs; plus it’s “illegal” accordi

by yunohn 4y ago

> saying they were legally acquired and UK law prevented it from breaking up its collection We didn’t “steal” it, so no take backs; plus it’s “illegal” according to our laws to return it.

ostenning 4y ago
Tell that to the young Greeks that have had their cultural items sold via corrupt political channels.
- yunohn 4y ago
  I was being sarcastic, hence all the quotes. I fully sympathise with the Greeks and would like to see the British Museum broken up entirely.