Part One... I know that prices in general have increased exponentially on everything, including metal detecting accessories, but just how much of an increase was brought home to me when, instead of looking at the prices and not thinking about them, i was now looking at them to make a purchase... It was after returning... Continue Reading →
Durham Gold…
Cumbrian Minerals posted about this on Facebook, and with their permission, here is the following... Cumbrian Minerals is a friendly community for anyone interested in the minerals and mining heritage of Cumbria and the North of England. Click on the highlights & to see what else Cumbrian Minerals have to say... Gold has turned up... Continue Reading →
Victorian Brooch backs
Dating Brooch Fasteners between the dates - 1850 to 1910 By Mark Chervenka One of the best ways to avoid reproductions and fakes is to know and understand how originals are made. Reproductions are rarely made the same as originals due to changes in materials, labour costs and modern production techniques. When looking at brooches,... Continue Reading →
Sunderland…
Hylton Castle... Roman Sunderland... Gary Bankhead from the Department of Archaeology at Durham University is giving a free talk about our exciting archaeological discoveries in the River Wear in Sunderland.He will be sharing some truly exciting news from the world of Sunderland archaeology. Recent discoveries on the river have revealed evidence that not only enriches... Continue Reading →

