Author: madylenebeardmore

I am a passionate and forward-thinking curator based in Kent, England. My specialism is 19th and 20th century European social and cultural history with a particular professional interest in the legacy of the British Empire and a personal interest in Russian history. I love working hands on with collections and sharing my passion for heritage.

British Museum Repatriation

Written by Madylene Beardmore As a curator, it is my job to collect and protect artefacts, it is the foundational part of the role. However, the question is, to what cost? Across Europe there are countless collections of artefacts which have been collected or transferred during times of Imperial rule. Artefacts which were plundered, stolen,… Read More British Museum Repatriation

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