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Author: Mary-Ann Ochota Publisher: Headline ISBN: 0755365747 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 459
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For hundreds of thousands of years our ancestors have walked these isles burying, dropping and throwing away their belongings, and now these treaures lie waiting for us, keeping their secrets until we uncover them once more. Every year, hundreds of vaulable artefacts are discovered by ordinary members of the British public. Here in Britain's Secret Treasures, which accompanies the ITV series, the British Museum chooses eighty of the most fascinating finds ever reported and Mary-Ann Ochota shares with us the moving histories that bring each piece to life. There is also a detailed chapter showing you how you can get involved in archaeology too. From hoards of Roman gold and Bronze Age drinking vessels to tiny Viking spindle whorls and weapons from dozens of wars, all manner of treausres are described here. Some help prove that our ancestors were alive over half a million years ago, some saw their modern-day finders receive a generous reward, all provide an insight into the wodnerful, dynamic, colourful history of our nation.
Author: Pat Mills Publisher: ISBN: 9781907992971 Category : Comic books, strips, etc Languages : en Pages : 128
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Slaine, the eternal Celtic warrior king from the time of myths and legends, faces his next great challenge in the age of King Arthur. It is the follow up to The Horned God."
Author: John Julius Norwich Publisher: ISBN: Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 712
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Treasures of Britain is a valuable guide, written by experts, to the country's very best architecture, art and natural beauty. In over 2,000 alphabetical entries, a prestigious team of contributors describes the rich heritage of mediaeval churches and cathedrals, historic houses and castles, outstanding museums and galleries, stunning gardens and superb scenery.
Author: Nicolas Barker Publisher: ISBN: 9780712304092 Category : Library resources Languages : en Pages : 272
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In this highly-illustrated account, Nicolas Barker reveals the history of the British Library's treasure house of books and manuscripts. The Library's holdings cover collections spanning almost three millennia, from the establishment of the British Museum, which brought together the libraries of Sir Hans Sloane, Sir Robert Cotton and Robert Harley, first Earl of Oxford, to the foundation of the British Library in 1973 and to some outstanding acquisitions of the present day.