British Museum to keep pendant linked to Henry VIII
Summary
The British Museum has raised £3.5 million to acquire a gold pendant linked to King Henry VIII's marriage to Katherine of Aragon. The pendant, found by a metal detectorist in 2019, will be put on display to share its historical significance with the public. The funds were raised through donations from the public and various organizations.Key Facts
- The British Museum raised £3.5 million to buy a gold pendant related to King Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon's marriage.
- The pendant was discovered by a metal detectorist in a field in Warwickshire in 2019.
- It features symbols of the Tudor rose and pomegranate, representing Henry and Katherine.
- The museum launched a fundraising campaign in October to acquire the pendant.
- Over 45,000 people donated, helping raise about 10% of the total funds.
- Major contributions also came from The National Heritage Memorial Fund and other organizations.
- Under the Treasure Act 1996, museums in England can acquire important historical finds.
- The museum plans to display the pendant and may include it in a future UK tour.
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