Treasure Beneath our Feet - history talk with Ian Bott

Illustrated talk by Ian Bott

The sensational discovery of the ‘Staffordshire Hoard’ near Walsall raised public interest in the fascinating pastime of metal detecting and how the unlikeliest of locations can yield amazing finds. 

Join Ian, an avid treasure hunter himself, and follow in the footsteps of our ancestors. During their everyday activities, journeys and sometimes skirmishes, they either lost or deliberately concealed the prized metallic artefacts which enthusiasts seek to unearth today. 

A selection of real treasure finds will be on display.

Contact Walsall Leather Museum to book your free place.