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by JBM
Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:54 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Roslin Hoard Scotland
Replies: 10
Views: 6810

Re: Roslin Hoard Scotland

Fascinating read.Well saved.
Happy Hunting,
Jerry.
by JBM
Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:54 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Metal detectorist digs up ROLEX
Replies: 4
Views: 3708

Re: Metal detectorist digs up ROLEX

Certainly a timely find. :g64:

Sorry I will go back to my coffee. :g58:

Jerry.
by JBM
Wed Mar 06, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Mans lost wedding ring on Exmouth beach reunited
Replies: 2
Views: 2439

Re: Mans lost wedding ring on Exmouth beach reunited

Thats a good story with a very Happy Ending.

These reports help to improve our hobby image in the eyes of the general public.

Well done that fella.

Jerry.
by JBM
Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:24 pm
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Sheela-na-gigs: The naked women adorning Britain's
Replies: 7
Views: 5830

Re: Sheela-na-gigs: The naked women adorning Britain's

Hi Lee, yes and I recorded it at the time.

Made a change from seeing the various styles of the male ones. LOL.

Happy Hunting,

Jerry.
by JBM
Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:05 pm
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Sheela-na-gigs: The naked women adorning Britain's
Replies: 7
Views: 5830

Re: Sheela-na-gigs: The naked women adorning Britain's

Here is a Roman strap end version of a ladies anatomy.

Seems to have always been a focal point for some reason or other. :g58: :g64:

Happy Hunting.
by JBM
Mon Feb 11, 2019 5:58 pm
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: A cautionary tale for would-be UK treasure hunters
Replies: 12
Views: 8966

Re: A cautionary tale for would-be UK treasure hunters

OK here and a very informative post.

Thanks,

Jerry.
by JBM
Sun Feb 10, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: 'Man in water' alert over metal detectorist search
Replies: 2
Views: 3437

Re: 'Man in water' alert over metal detectorist search

I agree better safe than sorry.

Having been involved in my earlier life with a few rescues in the Bristol Channel.

Its no use afterwards saying (If only I/We had known).

Happy Hunting. Jerry.
by JBM
Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:36 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Detectorist finds British Army veteran’s medal
Replies: 2
Views: 2900

Re: Detectorist finds British Army veteran’s medal

I also like to hear these type of stories.

They allow folks in general to read and hear some of the good things that result from our hobby.

Happy Hunting,

Jerry.
by JBM
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:31 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: More treasure-hunters could be forced to hand over
Replies: 63
Views: 45717

Re: More treasure-hunters could be forced to hand over

What about the world market value.

SPINK can always advise them as they are sometimes in touch face to face. :g58:
by JBM
Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:48 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: More treasure-hunters could be forced to hand over
Replies: 63
Views: 45717

Re: More treasure-hunters could be forced to hand over

I think this will go even further Ron. Myself and many friends are not surprised now that the hobby has been commercialised. Reading the threads elsware on the internet,some of the newcomers to our hobby are still burying their heads in the sand. Somethings has to give and many of my friends and clu...
by JBM
Mon Feb 04, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Rare snow rollers spotted in field nr Marlborough
Replies: 3
Views: 3714

Re: Rare snow rollers spotted in field nr Marlborough

Thats a new one to me.

Its certainly worth learning about them.

Thanks for posting,

terry.
by JBM
Sun Feb 03, 2019 6:39 pm
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: More treasure-hunters could be forced to hand over
Replies: 63
Views: 45717

Re: More treasure-hunters could be forced to hand over

The problem as I see it will be finds currently being declared going unrecorded and sold off in the black market. :g58: :g48: Jerry.
by JBM
Sat Feb 02, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: More treasure-hunters could be forced to hand over
Replies: 63
Views: 45717

Re: More treasure-hunters could be forced to hand over

The interview is worth watching if it can be seen on replay. :g58: Jerry.
by JBM
Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:49 pm
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: More treasure-hunters could be forced to hand over
Replies: 63
Views: 45717

Re: More treasure-hunters could be forced to hand over

BBC 24 hours news had Dr Mike Lewis being interviewed about 17.30 this evening. He mentioned the need for more police powers and the huge increase in items being recorded through the PAS. Many items are not classed as treasure, but they would like to have acquired some of them. Perhaps they should h...
by JBM
Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:05 pm
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: 2,500 coin hoard - Harold 11 & William 1
Replies: 24
Views: 18472

Re: 2,500 coin hoard - Harold 11 & William 1

Good luck to them whatever they do to earn a living..

I have been retired for 26 years and have found a few significant finds myself.

We all lead different lives and life itself is a lottery as with locating finds.

Happy Hunting,

Jerry.

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