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Bristol is in trouble. More than 600 valuable items have disappeared from its museum vaults, including military medals and the British Empire Jewels. In other words, historical treasures have disappeared. Police say the thefts took place in September, and four men were seen walking around the area that night.
The significance of the stolen items
These are not just pieces of jewellery; they represent the history of Britain’s relations with the countries it once conquered. Their loss is a huge loss for the city and its rich heritage, said police spokesman Dan Bergan, adding that it was a significant loss given the cultural significance of many of the items.
The second theft in a short period
What is even more surprising is that this is not the first such theft. A month ago, thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris and stole more than a billion Norwegian kroner worth of precious jewels. They have not been found yet. It seems that art and history thieves have learned a hard lesson this year.
Source: conflingo
The significance of the stolen items
These are not just pieces of jewellery; they represent the history of Britain’s relations with the countries it once conquered. Their loss is a huge loss for the city and its rich heritage, said police spokesman Dan Bergan, adding that it was a significant loss given the cultural significance of many of the items.
The second theft in a short period
What is even more surprising is that this is not the first such theft. A month ago, thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris and stole more than a billion Norwegian kroner worth of precious jewels. They have not been found yet. It seems that art and history thieves have learned a hard lesson this year.
Source: conflingo