Royal Air Force Museum
Grahame Park Way
Hendon
London
NW9 5LL
02082052266
Website: http://rafmuseum.org/
Parent Organisation:
Ministry of Defence
Funded by:
YLM Entry Submitted: Yes
Comments:
How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance, pre-Christian or in other way Pagan?:
There is just one in the collection, a skull reportedly of African origin from the early twentieth century, but whose true provenance is unclear. The museum are currently considering ways of letting go of it ethically.
Total: 1
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
None.
Where there are ancestors in store, is there a history of use?:
No.
Where there are ancestors in store, is there potential for use, in display, education or scientific analysis?
There may be potential for scientific analysis.
Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?:Yes
Yes, and the ethical treatment of human remains is addressed within it.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
None, although the item is available for research purposes.
Does the museum have ancestors (human remains) on display?:No
Does the museum hold any iconic ancestors, ie. complete skeletons with a well documented story, or those considered of national or local importance, and are these on display?:
No.
Has the museum used or considered using replicas in displays? If not, why not and what would you find useful in moving to these? If you have, what response did these receive?:
Documents:
26 August, 2008
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