Medieval History
A rare bronze Medieval jug, Chinese treasures and items that once belonged to Admiral Lord Nelson have all been stolen from museums in England this year. But while the theft of ancient artefacts in Greece has been blamed on austerity measures and the recession, could the financial climate be a factor behind recent crimes in the UK?
Cuts to local authority finances have already resulted in museums across the country having their budgets slashed. Last year the Museums Association reported 73% of museums that had seen their budgets cut had reduced staffing levels.
The report's authors interviewed staff representing 140 museum services and found many were worried about the future impact on visitors. But are the cuts already having an effect?
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See also Wenlok Jug, medieval bronze treasure, stolen from museum
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Medieval History
Museum thefts: Are budget cuts to blame?
Cuts to local authority finances have already resulted in museums across the country having their budgets slashed. Last year the Museums Association reported 73% of museums that had seen their budgets cut had reduced staffing levels.
The report's authors interviewed staff representing 140 museum services and found many were worried about the future impact on visitors. But are the cuts already having an effect?
Click here to read this article from the BBC
See also Wenlok Jug, medieval bronze treasure, stolen from museum
- Medieval Finds Uncovered In Scotland?s Treasure Trove Report
Over 239 finds dating back from the Bronze Age to the medieval period were unveiled this week as the annual Treasure Trove Report was presented to the Scottish Parliament. Discoveries include a silver seal matrix from the 12th century, a Roman eagle head...
- Archaeology Becomes Greece's Achilles Heel
Faced with massive public debt, Greece is finding that its fabled antiquity heritage is proving a growing burden ? with licensed digs postponed, illegal ones proliferating, museum staff trimmed and valuable pieces stolen. ?Greece's historic remains...
- Robbery At Ancient Olympia Museum
Armed robbers have stolen dozens of artefacts from a museum in Olympia dedicated to the history Olympics. Officials say two masked men smashed glass display cabinets after overpowering a guard. Local mayor Thymios Kotzias said items of "incalculable"...
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The Scottish government has released the latest annual Treasure Trove report, which reveals several dozen new finds from the medieval period. The report, which covers the period 1 April 2010 ? 31 March 2011, details some of the exciting new archaeological...
- Future Unclear For Medieval Building In Whitley
An historic city building faces an uncertain future because of cuts to the City College?s budget. The 14th century Charterhouse building in Whitley, a former monastery which became home to Charterhouse Training, is owned by City College Coventry. But...