Comments on: A Guide to visiting the British Museum

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Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:27:04 +0000

[…] to visit one museum in London (which would be a shame, there are lots of amazing ones), make it the The British Museum. Home to the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Marbles, Lewis Chessmen and so much more, it’s easy to […]

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By: A review of 2022 (via 10 countries) – Saasdia Travel Gid

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 18:10:17 +0000

[…] recent years. In March, we had a lovely break to London exploring the Bloomsbury area including The British Museum. At Easter, we had a weekend away in Staffordshire at The Tawny Hotel, enjoying a walk in The Peak […]

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By: 2 Days in London – An Itinerary for First Timers – Saasdia Travel Gid

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:16:33 +0000

[…] in more of the central London sites – for example, The British Museum, Trafalgar Square, 10 Downing Street, The National Gallery, Covent Garden, Oxford Street shopping. […]

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By: Saasdia

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:10:31 +0000

In reply to Yasmin Cosser Ramzan.

Oh I’m so pleased it was helpful and you found it interesting. I completely agree the items should be rightly returned and that colonialist era, whilst we cannot eliminate it, should absolutely be acknowledged and addressed.

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By: Yasmin Cosser Ramzan

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:58:11 +0000

Thank you so much for your excellent and factual tour of the museum, it was very diverse and coverage. I really appreciate you touching upon the ethics of the historic elements of how the items were obtained and addressing the morality of the history and methods. Yes, imperialism and colonialism was responsible for unlawfully obtaining valuable and historical items that belong to the nations of the countries of origin and should be rightly returned.
God bless you.

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By: A weekend exploring Bloomsbury & Beyond, London – Saasdia Travel Gid

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:01:37 +0000

[…] After breakfast, head to The British Museum – the most famous site in the area, worth spending at least 3 hours exploring. I’ve visited twice and both times have spent 4 hours + in the museum and seen completely new things each time. Even better – it’s free to visit. Top things to see include the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Marbles, Lewis Chessmen, Sutton Hoo Mask, Egyptian Mummies and Samurai Warrior. You can read my full guide to the museum HERE. […]

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By: Saasdia

Tue, 17 May 2022 14:54:03 +0000

In reply to rkrontheroad.

Thanks Ruth, I’m glad you enjoyed the tour. I am in agreement around choosing departments and breaking it up bit by bit, otherwise you don’t really take in anything if you cruise around it all seeing nothing in detail! Thanks for reading 🙂

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By: rkrontheroad

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:56:49 +0000

This was quite a detailed description of the museum! I’m always finding that, in a huge place like that, I will choose a handful of departments that interest me for more of a deep dive than trying to cruise through it all.
In these modern times, we recognize the value of ancient civilizations and how much looting has happened over the years to bring back treasures. I think the growing practice of returned items to their original homes is a good one.

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By: Saasdia

Sat, 14 May 2022 17:02:21 +0000

In reply to Juliette.

So glad you liked it Juliette, and how great you visited as a kid as I imagine it would be great if studying the same thing at school! I hope you can come back one day 🙂

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By: Saasdia

Sat, 14 May 2022 16:59:17 +0000

In reply to The Travel Architect.

It really is a wonderful place to return to as they constantly change the special exhibits. I’m glad you’ve been able to visit and thank you for reading 🙂

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By: Saasdia

Sat, 14 May 2022 16:58:49 +0000

In reply to WanderingCanadians.

Oh I’m so glad you managed to fit it in to a visit, and I totally agree that you could spend the whole day there! Thanks for reading 🙂

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