Which human remains are held in UK museums – and where?

Visitors looking at Egyptian mummies on display in the British Museum. Photograph: John Keates/Alamy

How many human remains are held by UK museums?

An investigation by the Guardian found 241 UK museums, universities and local authorities hold more than 263,228 items of human remains. Due to the complex way some institutions catalogue their collections, and gaps in their records, the actual figure is likely much higher.