That was my understanding but this is definitely a private collection on public view.

Hence my question.

I know it’s a long way for m3bobby to travel but if he’s ever dahn sarf go and have a look. The importance of a lot of what has been gifted is huge and once it’s been gifted to a private individual, or even a trust, there’s no guarantee that it will stay in this country or remain on view. That said, Croydon Museum was an MLA/DCMS accredited Museum until it sold some artefacts overseas.