Link to my Blog

[JohnUK]

The Forum Fraudster

It isn’t always easy to write about the bad apples in the hobby, but we do have them and it must be done …
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[JohnUK]

Easy Money

Although the exact origins of throwing coins into fountains are unknown, offering money to water is an old tradition that can be dated back to Roman-British and Celtic mythology …

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[JohnUK]

An Unusual Find

Between the first and second lick of paint on the kitchen door and taking a well-earned coffee break Derek, our painter and decorator friend, reminisced about finding an unusual coin whilst walking along the canal bank.

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[JohnUK]

Tips for Beach Detecting …
In all my years detecting I have never searched on a beach and have no inclination to do so …

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[JohnUK]

UPDATE …
… to the Dead Man’s Penny


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[JohnUK]

Dead Chuffed

Last year Mike found something interesting and unusual that made a change from the usual coins, pull tabs and assorted rubbish. Mike’s ‘research’ paid off dividends …
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[JohnUK]

Sunk in Australia

The Lancier wooden barque built in 1834 was wrecked in a gale near Mewstone Rock, Western Australia in 1839. All personnel were saved, but a chest was lost … what did it contain?

http://bit.ly/12fyPpz

 

[JohnUK]

Kurt’s Lost Wedding Ring

Last summer detectorist Steve Wright (aka the barnacle) from the BMD forum had a call from an old friend to say that he had lost his gold wedding ring in the garden whilst cutting the hedge. Steve replied that it wasn’t a problem and he was sure to find it! What confidence!

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[JohnUK]

Hoard Hunters' Special

The cover of The Searcher this month (on sale, Monday 3rd June) shows presenter Gary Brun at the moment he realised he'd found a hammered coin. The exclusive article inside is an account of the second episode of Hoard Hunters due to be screened (UK) on the History Channel at 10pm on Tuesday 4th June.

http://bit.ly/15sD6n2

 

[JohnUK]

The Wendover Hoard

Wendover is a picturesque village in Buckinghamshire and often described as the gateway to the Chiltern Hills. I know it well … a boy I used to teach many years ago was detecting with his friend Richard and found a hoard of 19 hammered coins in one of his father’s fields.

This article, previously published in The Searcher magazine was the catalyst for the second in the series of Hoard Hunters to be broadcast on Tuesday 4 June 2013 – History Channel 10pm UK Time.

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[JohnUK]

The Golden Phallus

It's a fact that phalluses were everywhere in ancient Rome and were a widespread symbol. For example, eroticism and sexuality were prevalent in every form of Roman art, from paintings to sculpture and even jewellery. Romans believed that sexual symbols like the gold penis would shield them from harm and protect them from evil curses … this post climaxes in about 800 words

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[JohnUK]

The Killer Claw

Simon’s special find of the day was silver and reminded him of the 1984 film A Nightmare on Elm Street, and specifically one of Freddy Kruger’s killer claws. What he had found was indeed a killer claw in the guise of a cockfighting spur - quite a special and rare detectorist find.

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[JohnUK]

'Hoard Hunter' Gordon Finds a Unique Coin

He said, "I'm not sure I would've touched it if I had known how rare it was. I knew it was good when I saw the two lines of letters divided by three crosses."

http://bit.ly/10kG6D1

 

[JohnUK]

Not a Compass!

Pete Whitaker from the States detects mainly in the Minneapolis area and surrounding farm towns. Recently he was searching in a vacant neighbours place when he found what he thought might have been a compass. Later, on closer inspection and cleaning at home, he could make out some writing …

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[JohnUK]

Andy Makes a Good Impression

Many UK detectorists are fortunate enough to find a seal matrix and are rather pleased, but a silver seal discovered by Andy Falconer was described by experts as incredibly significant.

Read more by clicking on the link:
http://bit.ly/189jGHx

 

[JohnUK]

The Tin Box Detectorist

I sometimes wish that my metal detector was as good at finding Celtic gold staters as I am at attracting old tin boxes. I’ve just added a new one to my growing collection.

http://bit.ly/11OrYB5

Thanks for all your comments.

 

[JohnUK]

US Detecting

Woman’s hobby leads to detecting history

http://bit.ly/OqLETT

 

[Kaiser]

I like the story however I have had permits for several county parks around my area. The no digging policy is on all of the permits issues except for one county.

However after showing my permit and talking with many workers they usually give me the go ahead and tell me not to leave any holes I've even had a few of the rangers interested in trying my machine. So it really is ignorant people behind the scenes and people leaving holes ruining it for everyone else.

When talking to anyone about metal detecting i go in with a amile and try to keep the conversation positive and explain the proper detecting procedures

 

[JohnUK]

Detectorist Ron turns Detective

A heartwarming tale about the discovery and eventual return of a personal item

http://bit.ly/14qvGQT

 

[JohnUK]

Positive Thinking in Action

In March I posted my sure-fire method for success when metal detecting. Steve Hale has just started what he calls this amazing and addictive hobby and says that a pal invited him to one of his permissions and they were not finding much...

http://bit.ly/13DKCxm