Marbles Reunited

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Marbles Reunited : Friends of the British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles is a campaign group, funded by the Greek government, affiliated to the British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles which lobbies and raises awareness about the case for the return of the Parthenon (Elgin) marbles to Athens, Greece. Prior to 2006, the campaign was know as Parthenon 2004.

The campaign is based in London and were set up in 2001 by Richard Allan, Liberal Democrats Member of Parliament for Sheffield Hallam and Archaeologist.

The other original members of the Committee were:

Ms Nicky Artemi, campaign manager
Mr Peter Derow, ancient historian
Mr David Hill, Australians for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures
Ms Clare Makepeace, Parliamentary researcher
Mr Christopher Miles, film director
Mr Jerome Monahan, educationalist and journalist
Mr Edward O'Hara, Labour member of Parliament for Knowsley South
Mr William G Stewart, broadcaster
Mr Matthew Taylor, architect
Mr Geoffrey White, barrister
Mr Malcolm Wright, internet consultant

Marbles Reunited has created publicity through various events including a traveling exhibition, lectures, debates, public functions and film screenings. In addition to this they have privately lobbied parliamentary committees, members of Parliament and museum professionals.

Members of the campaign often collectively refer to themselves (or other supportive campaigners) as Marbalistas