Digging Up Britain: A New History in Ten Extraordinary Discoveries

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Dave worked with a commercial archaeological unit, primarily excavating in London with the Museum of London Archaeology Service. All [detectorists] want to do is walk around in the fresh air, have fun, get exercise and meet like-minded people to enjoy the hobby,” he said, although he noted his group had found hoards including a stash of Saxon hammered coins. Eddie Redmayne, Donald Sutherland, Sarah Parish, Mathew McFadyen and an all-star ensemble cast try to build a medieval cathedral, against a backdrop of political strife and religious turmoil. Membership of the NCMD, Tamblyn added, includes insurance to protect the landowner in the event of accidental damage. What I love about Digging for Britain is that, when we set out to film the series, we have no idea what discoveries might come to light.

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Every year, hundreds of archaeological digs from across the British Isles find clues that add to the great historical jigsaw of Britain’s story and our ancestors’ lives. Whether it’s trashy fantasy-drama, a top-notch documentary, or a bit of family-fun, share your recommendations in the comments!Professor Alice Roberts says she deliberately avoided looking at advance pictures of the incredible Roman mosaic - part of a villa uncovered beneath farmland - so that her first reactions on camera would genuinely reflect her amazement. In April 2017, Dave married Nigel Jeffries, who is a medieval and post-medieval pottery expert at the Museum of London.

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This would be a wonderful show for families and schools to use a "career day" introduction to the field.Last week amateur detectorist Charlie Clarke scooped headlines after he unearthed a breathtaking Tudor gold pendant in a Warwickshire field, bearing the initials and symbols of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. If you’re reading this list, you’ve probably already seen every episode, but that’s the great thing about this show – you can watch it again, and again, again.