Saved for the nation: Zurbarán paintings, once owned by the
Church Commissioners, have been bought by the philanthropist
Jonathan Ruffer (
News, 3 February), along with Auckland Castle, the former seat
of the Bishops of Durham, to be restored as a centre of
regeneration, and of Christian history and heritage. The transfer
was completed last week. Prince Charles viewed the paintings on
Monday, accompanied by Mr Ruffer