Greek Foreign Minister George Papendreou in the British Museum where he expressed hope that a more positive dialogue could begin with the British Government over the future of the Elgin Marbles. * The Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin and taken to the British Museum in 1817. Their ownership has always caused controversy and Greek ministers are pressing strongly for their return.

Greek Foreign Minister George Papendreou in the British Museum where he expressed hope that a more positive dialogue could begin with the British Government over the future of the Elgin Marbles. * The Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin and taken to the British Museum in 1817. Their ownership has always caused controversy and Greek ministers are pressing strongly for their return. Stock Photo
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PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

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G51PK1

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5.5 MB (113.3 KB Compressed download)

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1778 x 1072 px | 30.1 x 18.2 cm | 11.9 x 7.1 inches | 150dpi

Date taken:

4 June 2000

Location:

London UK

Photographer:

Stefan Rousseau

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Greek Foreign Minister George Papendreou in the British Museum where he expressed hope that a more positive dialogue could begin with the British Government over the future of the Elgin Marbles. * The Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin and taken to the British Museum in 1817. Their ownership has always caused controversy and Greek ministers are pressing strongly for their return.

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