Bolton Museums, Art Gallery and Aquarium

Posted August 26th, 2008 by phl.costelloe
Location: 
Le Mans Crescent
Location: 
Bolton
Location: 
Lancashire
Location: 
BL1 1SE
Telephone: 
01204 332211
Museum Website: 
Museum Website
Funding Organisation: 
Local Authority
YLM Questionnaire Completed: 
Yes
Comment: 
Disposal Policy: 
Yes
HR On Display: 
Yes
HR Count: 
126
Iconic HR: 
Yes
How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance: 
The museum holds 126 human remains. The number of these that are of ancient British provenance has not been calculated.
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?: 
The majority have good documentation.
Where there are human remains in store, is there a history of use?: 
Yes.
Where there are human remains in store, is there potential for use, in display, education or scientific analysis?: 
Yes.
Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?: 
Yes.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?: 
There is a commitment to have the information on the website by the end of 2010. Currently any information can be accessed from the museum on enquiry.
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?: 
There are human remains on display. The museum states that it follows the DCMS best practice on display methods.
Does the museum hold any iconic HR, i.e. figures of local or national importance, and are these on display?: 
Yes.