Government puts temporary export bar on two of TE Lawrence’s most eminent possessions in hope that buyer can be found to discontinue items from going abroadLawrence of Arabia’s dashing white silk robes and a magnificent steel and silver dagger – presented to him after the capture of Aqaba – are at risk of being exported from the UK unless new buyers can be found.
The culture minister,Ed Vaizey, placed temporary export bars on two of TE Lawrences most eminent possessions on Tuesday.
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Source: theguardian.com