Marbles Reunited

Marbles Reunited : Friends of the British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles is a campaign group, funded by donations from members and supporters, affiliated to the British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles which lobbies and raises awareness about the case for the return of the Parthenon (Elgin) marbles to Athens, Greece. Prior to 2006, the campaign was know as Parthenon 2004.

The campaign is based in London and were set up in 2001 by Richard Allan, Liberal Democrats Member of Parliament for Sheffield Hallam and Archaeologist.

The other original members of the Committee were:

• Ms Nicky Artemi, campaign manager
• Mr Peter Derow, ancient historian
• Mr David Hill, Australians for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures
• Ms Clare Makepeace, Parliamentary researcher
• Mr Christopher Miles, film director
• Mr Jerome Monahan, educationalist and journalist
• Mr Edward O'Hara, Labour member of Parliament for Knowsley South
• Mr William G Stewart, broadcaster
• Mr Matthew Taylor, architect
• Mr Geoffrey White, barrister
• Mr Malcolm Wright, internet consultant

Marbles Reunited has created publicity through various events including a traveling exhibition, lectures, debates, public functions and film screenings. In addition to this they have privately lobbied parliamentary committees, members of Parliament and museum professionals.

Members of the campaign often collectively refer to themselves (or other supportive campaigners) as Marbalistas

External links

• Official Web Site