In 1606, English colonists departed in three ships on the Thames in Blackwall (London) to start a new colony in Jamestown, Virginia, which would become the first permanent British settlement in North America. Several years later in 1620, the Mayflower ship (Fig.1) set sail on the Thames in Rotherhithe (London) on its historic voyage to the New World. These two momentous events established permanent British colonies in America which would eventually grow to become one of the most powerful and influential nations in the world. The River Thames was centre stage for these pivotal moments in world history.
400 Year Anniversary
This year is the 400 year anniversary of the departure of the Mayflower from London on its historic voyage to America. While searching the exposed riverbed of the Thames in London, mudlarks have found many extraordinary artefacts from the 17th century which tell previously unheard stories of the people who lived in London at that time. Some of these are spectacular finds, as well as everyday objects and personal items which they left behind. Shipbuilding tools, cannonballs, musket balls, padlocks, clay pipes, buttons, buckles, leather shoes, pottery, bottle seals, cloth seals, coins, tokens, rings, knives, children’s toys and many other artefacts have been found.
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New Detector Network – ‘A Treasure Unearthed for Detectorists'
www.detectornetwork.com is a new online platform that has recently been launched for both beginners and experienced detectorists to share their finds, advice and learn even more about this exciting hobby.
Only a Bit of Lead
As in common with most people, when asked if they have found anything, the reply can often be “Oh, only a bit of lead.”
My Great Uncle Joseph's Anglo-Saxon Sword
My Great Uncle Joseph’s Anglo-Saxon Sword
Roman Lead Ingot Update
I would just like to update readers of Treasure Hunting magazine with some further information about the Roman lead ingot I found back in September 2019.
The Westbury Sub-Mendip Roman Hoard
The Westbury Sub-Mendip Roman Hoard
The Family Hoard
It was the end of the second week of the school summer holidays in 2019.
Remembering the 1970s
Remembering the 1970s
No More Moon Boots?
In more than four decades of detecting, the weather and varying soil conditions have all had a huge influence on the level of my enjoyment of this noble hobby.
My A-Z of Detecting
Part 1: A-G
Lost and Found?
There have been several instances over my long detecting career where, not only has it has been a delight to be able to help people who have lost things, but also a great thrill when such losses are returned to their owners. I have several memories of such occurrences.