Every issue is packed with fascinating articles to help you get the most out of your hobby – this month's contents include:
News & Views – Despite the extremely wet conditions, the stories featured here show that plenty of you have braved the weather and been suitably rewarded! Ten fused Saxon pennies, an effigy of the Roman God Sol and a lead talisman envelope are just some of the fantastic finds this month.
The Yorkshire Detectorist – In this month’s column, Nick Toczek regales us with tales of his very first detecting adventures.
Reader Finds – A glorious pictorial summary of some of our readers’ recent finds.
Volunteering at Detectival – James Lomas takes us behind the scenes of the finds recording tent and showcases some of the amazing finds from last year’s event.
Digital Microscope Review – Adrian Gayler shows just what modern technology can offer to help examine finds in incredible detail – plus your chance to win in our free-to-enter competition.
Searches with the Manticore – Part 2 – See the results of Paul Bancroft’s continued efforts, this time mainly on pasture.
Toys of Days Gone By – Before the iPad what did children play with? Alistair Milne presents some of his toy finds from the past centuries.
Celtic Coin Values – Details and sale prices of Celtic coins sold recently by Chris Rudd Auctions.
Some Finds Are Not What They Seem – Gordon Bailey examines some commonly mis-identified finds, from buttons to coin weights and furniture fittings – it’s time to check through your junk boxes!
Portable Antiquities Scheme Update – This regular feature provides a summary of what was recorded on the PAS database last month and focuses on an intriguing Roman bracelet found in North Yorkshire.
Beyond the Short Cross Barrier – Not many people can say they’ve found a coin of William the Conqueror, but Stephen Grey’s friend Tim can, after a day out detecting in Worcestershire.
Unearthing Surrey’s Secrets – Murray Price and the Bearded Bleepers have made some great contributions to discovering their county’s history ‘Personal Catalogue of Detecting Memories’.
That Old Time is Still Passing on By – Continuing her popular series, Gill Davies presents some of her favourite finds from her farm from the 16th & 17th centuries.
Auction Round-Up – A selection of lots sold at TimeLine Auctions’ recent sale.
