Elgin Marbles could be sent to Greece on Bayeux Tapesrty-style deal

Elgin Marbles could be loaned to Greece under Bayeux Tapestry-style deal as British Museum director hails 'wonderful' potential agreement

The Elgin Marbles could be loaned to Greece as the British Museum director welcomed a "wonderful" potential agreement between Westminster and Athens.Dr Nicholas Cullinan pointed to the recent Bayeux Tapestry loan, agreed between Britain and France, as "a very compelling example of international partnership" that demonstrated the value of "reciprocal exchange."Speaking to the Financial Times, Dr Cullinan expressed optimism about the prospect of a…

Elgin Marbles could be sent to Greece on Bayeux Tapesrty-style deal

It is hoped the delicate cultural diplomacy between France and the UK which resulted in the 230 foot tapestry travelling to the UK for the exhibition could be replicated by a similar deal with Greece.