Mr Pavlos Geroulanos, the Greek Minister of Culture, met yesterday with the British Committee for the Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles (BCRPM) in order to further discuss the ongoing efforts regaring the restitution of the Parthenon marbles. The meeting was also attended by the Chair of Marbles Reunited and MP, Mr Andrew George.
It was mentioned that Joanna Lumley had recently spoken to the director of the British Museum Neil McGregor, stressing the fact that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece where they belong. It is evident that from this action as well as previous sentiments expressed by the actress, Joanna Lumley continues to support the cause.
The BCRPM have indicated that the London 2012 Olympics would be an ideal time for the British government to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece thus paying tribute to the institution of the Olympics as well as returning the marbles to their rightful place.
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A meeting was held among representatives of the British Committee for the Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles and the Greek Minister of Culture and Tourism Pavlos Geroulanos, who travelled to the United Kingdom in order to attend the London Tourism Exhibition.
The meeting’s attendees included the British Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament, Andrew George, who promotes the restitution of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.
Moreover, the British Committee for the Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles believes that Joanna Lumley would be a great supporter of the restitution of the Parthenon Marbles, since in her recent documentary named “Greek Odyssey” she was promoting Greek culture and tourism.
According to sources, Joanna Lumley had a meeting with the director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor during which she said that she thinks that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to their proper place in Greece.
Finally, the British Committee for the Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles has made known to British People that the London 2012 Olympic Games could probably be the right time for Britain to do something for the better, by returning the Parthenon Marbles to their rightful place in Greece.