British Museum opens talks over return of Elgin marbles

From: The Sunday Telegraph London | Date: May 26, 2002| Author: CHRIS HASTINGS | Copyright information

THE BRITISH Museum has softened its stance on the disputed Elgin marbles by agreeing to an unprecedented meeting with campaigners fighting for their return to Greece.

Neil McGregor, the newly-appointed director of the museum, has said that he will hold private talks with members of the British committee for the restitution of the marbles. It is the first time in the 20-year history of the campaign to return the friezes to Athens that the two sides have met.

The discussions will f...

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