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News and Views This month’s news and stories from the world of metal detecting including some great research into a police constable’s cap badge, a WWII mess tin and a blackbird’s leg ring, together with finds of two unique coins.
Simplex+ Field Test Adrian Gayler tests the new machine from Nokta Makro.
Anglo-Saxon Stunner Ross Watson discovers a stunning gold sword pommel cap on his Scottish permission.
Introducing the Finds Liaison Officers Frank Basford, FLO for the Isle of Wight.
Face to Face with the Past Denise Moncaster revisits a favourite site after a few years’ break and unearths a selection of interesting items.
Past Tears to Present Smiles Julian Evan-Hart presents a selection of lead toys found by metal detectorists.
Winchester Finds Through the Ages Jeremy de Montfalcon continues to report back on the fantastic finds of Winchester detectorist, Alan Cracknell.
New Permission, Old Treasure Ian Bailey and his wife Liz search a new permission and find a beautiful medieval gold lovers’ brooch.
Sadness and Joy Paul McTaggart researches a Victorian mourning ring with fascinating results.
Auction Round-Up A summary of some of the wonderful lots sold in the TimeLine Auctions saleroom.
Reader Finds A showcase of some of our readers’ recent finds.
Detectival 2019 A round-up of the UK’s biggest detecting rally, including some great new product launches.
The Rodney Cook Memorial Rally A look at some of the great finds made at this year’s event held near Bath.
Club Round-Up Some of the best items on the finds tables around the country this month.

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