Published by BBC news Manchester, Friday 17th December 2010.
Last year police were drafted in to Manchester as the city prepared for one of its busiest days of the year.
“Metal detecting archways are part of a massive security operation as thousands of people head into the city.
Ch Insp Chris Hill, of Greater Manchester Police, said the number of Christmas drinkers meant the day is known as “Mad Friday”.” – Taken from article
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Published by The Washington Examiner, written by Examiner Staff Writer, Thursday 27th October 2011.
“Klemperer, the principal collections officer at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, is among the officials traveling to Washington from Stoke-On-Trent in Staffordshire, England, to display at the National Geographic Museum the largest find of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver.” – Taken from Article
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Published by BirminghamCityCouncil, GEOFFC, Thursday 3rd November 2011.
“The runaway success of the opening of a Washington DC exhibition of the Staffordshire Hoard could pave the way for further US displays.
More than 1,000 visitors flocked to the opening weekend of a 100-piece exhibition of the treasure at the National Geographic Museum – the second most successful opening ever at the museum.” – Taken from Article
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Published by Hemel Today, Saturday 19th November 2011.
“A SILVER clothes buckle dating back to the Saxon era has been discovered by two keen archaeologists.
David Sewell, 52, of New Road, Northchurch, and Mark Becher, 37, from Uxbridge, are regularly unearthing ancient treasure as the heads of firm The Metal Detectors.” – Taken from Article.
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Published by BBC News York & North Yorkshire, Tuesday 22nd November 2011.
“An appeal has been launched to raise £60,000 to ensure two gold bracelets, thought to be the first gold Iron Age jewellery to be found in the north of England, can stay in Yorkshire.” – Taken from Article.
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Published by BBC News Cornwall, Monday 21st November 2011.
“Plans to charge people for metal detecting on the foreshore of Duchy of Cornwall beaches have raised concerns among enthusiasts.” – Taken from Article
Published by guardian.co.uk, written by Caroline Davies, Monday 21st November 2011.
“Move by prince to charge £60 for permits on Duchy of Cornwall beaches described as ‘cynical money-making exercise’” – Taken from article.
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Published by Salisbury Journal, written by Annie Riddle, Tuesday 15th November 2011
“ENTHUSIASTS are being offered a brief chance to view a major hoard of Bronze Age artefacts unearthed at Tisbury.” – Taken from Article
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Published by newmarketweeklynews, Wednesday 16th November 2011.
“A medieval penny found near Mildenhall has been declared treasure.
Steve Foster unearthed the silver coin using a metal detector with the landowner’s permission at a site in Worlington on September 23, a treasure inquest in Bury St Edmunds heard yesterday.” – Taken from Article
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Roman coins found on Bredon Hill declared treasure
“THE largest hoard of Roman coins ever uncovered in Worcestershire was declared as treasure at an inquest yesterday.” – Taken from Article
Published by BBC news Hereford & Worcester, Wednesday 16th November 2011
“WorcesterCityMuseumsaid it hoped to buy the hoard after a value had been set
Items from a Roman coin hoard uncovered in Worcestershire have been officially declared as treasure.” – Taken from Article
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Local detectorist Jethro Carpenter popped in on one of his regular visits. Mr Carpenter is the finder of the Bredon Hill Roman coin hoard.
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