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Walsoken

5 Jan 2025
A small Anglo-Saxon era gold and red stone button or stud, slightly damaged on its top edge. It is round and has six compartments on its face, which were inlaid with red stones - some still existing. It is resting on the fingers of the detectorist who found it.

Detectorist unearths warrior's gold scabbard stud

Experts say the stud, found at a detecting rally, could be one of "less than a dozen in the country".

5 Jan 2025
England
31 Oct 2024
A carved pumpkin "head" sits on another slightly bigger pumpkin "body", and appears to be giving birth to a smaller carved pumpkin. Carrots make up the arms and legs. Each foot is one red apple. The creation, which has two candles in its mouth, is sitting on a wooden dining table.

Oh my Gourd! 'Pregnant' pumpkins surprise villagers

A family's Halloween display includes 'pregnant' pumpkins that appear to be having baby gourds.

31 Oct 2024
England

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