Petition · past parliament
Stop the relocation of part of the National Media museum's collection.
Rejected
20 signatures
What the petition asks
Plans have been announced to relocate the Royal Photographic Society's collection from the National Media Museum in Bradford to the Victoria and Albert museum in London. This will endanger the long-term viability of the Bradford museum.
The Science museum, who control the National Media museum, are trying to concentrate on scientific subjects at the cost of other cultural media. The National media museum should encompass a broad range of media, rather than emphasise scientific media. This will also shift tourism away from the north and further concentrate it in London.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This decision is the responsibility of the Science Museum Group, which is operationally independent.
Timeline
| 3 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Feb 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
20
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Feb 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.