Unseen Items of the Staffordshire Hoard means hundreds flock to museum for rare glimpse.

Written by: Emma McKinney, BirminghamMail, Monday 22nd Aug 2011.

“Ten items from the 1,400-year-old Anglo-Saxon hoard, found by a metal detector in a field in Burntwood, Staffordshire, two years ago, were on display at the Museum Collections Centre in Dollman Street, Nechells.” Taken from the article.

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Delmarvanow.com report: Spurred by ‘the thrill of the hunt’

Written by, Alyson Cunningham , Staff Writer for delmarvanow.com, Tuesday April 23rd 2011.

“SALISBURY — While many lost items are of significant value, they’re usually priceless to their owners. That’s why a band of metal detector enthusiasts are breaking out their gear in preparation for the hunt.

“You’ll never know the feeling of finding something that means something to somebody … unless you’ve done it,” said Salisbury resident Bill Draper.”  Taken from the article.

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