Objects dropped by our ancestors can tell us a lot about the past and the landscape in which they were lost or deposited. Many finds, notably those ma…
Home to the first recorded town in Britain, Essex has a vast wealth of history. However, historical accounts of the county have tended to focus on the…
Lincolnshire is a diverse county. Its landscape ranges from Chalk Wold to Limestone plateau, to Fen and Coastal Marsh. The archaeology contained withi…
Every year thousands of archaeological artefacts are discovered by the public, mostly through metal detecting but also while digging in the garden or …
The landscape of Worcestershire has been an attractive place for people to settle for thousands of years; the natural resources have been utilised suc…
Each page gives step-by-step instructions, tips and plenty of further ideas for children ready for more. The experiences suggested in this book will h…
North Devon is famous for its rugged coastline and beautiful beaches, its dramatic moorland scenery and much more. The region is filled with places of…
Every year thousands of archaeological artefacts are discovered by the public, mostly through metal detecting but also while digging in the garden or …
Cornwall is a popular holiday destination best known for its dramatic coastal scenery and wonderful beaches. In this book, John Husband takes the read…
The county of Shropshire holds many delights, from the beauty of Ellesmere, at the heart of Shropshire's Lake District, to the glories of Wenlock Edge…
The county of Staffordshire holds many delights, such as the gentle beauty of Cannock Chase. It also boasts more than its fair share of heritage and h…
Since 1997, the Portable Antiquities Scheme has identified and recorded over 27,500 archaeological finds from Warwickshire. These finds include stone …
Cumbria defies any attempt to measure its true beauty. It is home to England's highest mountain (Scafell Pike) and both the longest and deepest lakes …
Famous for its coastal playgrounds and rural retreats, Sussex is a county filled with natural appeal and is just an hour from the City of London. With…
Archaeology is understanding people in the past from what they have left behind. Objects inform us about how people lived, what they made and the thin…
