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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on February 18, 2021, 08:55:57 PM

Title: Buried treasure: record UK haul fuelled by rise in metal detectorists
Post by: Imperial Dave on February 18, 2021, 08:55:57 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/feb/03/buried-treasure-record-uk-haul-fuelled-by-rise-in-metal-detectorists

not surprisingly.....
Title: Re: Buried treasure: record UK haul fuelled by rise in metal detectorists
Post by: Jim Webster on February 19, 2021, 10:47:01 AM
Quote from: Holly on February 18, 2021, 08:55:57 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/feb/03/buried-treasure-record-uk-haul-fuelled-by-rise-in-metal-detectorists

not surprisingly.....

Anecdotally I think there could be even more metal detectorists out there, mainly because it is a socially distanced hobby that can be practiced during lockdown (probably)
Title: Re: Buried treasure: record UK haul fuelled by rise in metal detectorists
Post by: Imperial Dave on February 19, 2021, 10:58:38 AM
Quote from: Jim Webster on February 19, 2021, 10:47:01 AM
Quote from: Holly on February 18, 2021, 08:55:57 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/feb/03/buried-treasure-record-uk-haul-fuelled-by-rise-in-metal-detectorists

not surprisingly.....

Anecdotally I think there could be even more metal detectorists out there, mainly because it is a socially distanced hobby that can be practiced during lockdown (probably)

definitely....and a good reason to get out of the house!