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'Moral and appropriate': Museum begins return of artefacts looted by British troops

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Six artefacts stolen by British troops more than a century ago are being returned. Two Benin bronzes are among the objects being returned by the Horniman Museum. A total of 72 pieces in the museum's collection will be returned, following a request from Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments. The remaining 66 artefacts will remain in the UK on loan for now.

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Nigeria hails UK museum returning Benin Bronzes

Nigeria's official for museums calls it a "great day" as the Horniman signs over looted objects.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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London museum returns looted Benin City artefacts to Nigeria

Six objects stolen by British soldiers in 19th century are handed over in ceremony at Horniman Museum

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

London museum returns looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria

There are questions about whether thousands of items which are held at institutions globally, including the British Museum, will ever be sent back.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Irish Independent

London museum returns looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria

A small museum in south-east London has begun the official process of returning looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria.

1 year ago·Ireland

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Shropshire Star

London museum returns looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria

There are questions about whether thousands of items which are held at institutions globally, including the British Museum, will ever be sent back.

1 year ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

London museum returns looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria

There are questions about whether thousands of items which are held at institutions globally, including the British Museum, will ever be sent back

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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