Three years ago, the Horniman Museum agreed to return 72 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. The museum’s chair hailed the decision as ...

We are the Horniman Museum and Gardens ... when Frederick John Horniman first opened his house and extraordinary collection of objects to visitors. Since then, our collection has grown tenfold ...

including the Elgin Marbles in the British Museum. But critics say they are too quick to empty collections. Prof Goldman said: 'The Horniman is making a habit of giving away precious items.