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British Museum trying to raise funds of 3.5m to keep The Tudor Heart pendant from going to a private collection.

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SusieBQ Tue 11-Nov-25 12:04:41

This beautiful pendant was found by a metal detectorist in a field in 2019. I find it quite shocking that something of such historic value should be on the open market and not automatically given to us all to enjoy in the British Museum.

Sarnia Tue 11-Nov-25 12:17:48

I have to agree. Tudor history is fascinating and an important part of our history. So little has survived from that time.

I hope they can raise the money to save this for the nation.

SORES Tue 11-Nov-25 12:26:16

I don ‘t understand either how and why the detectorist didn’t present this treasure to the BM

Allira Tue 11-Nov-25 13:00:17

SORES

I don ‘t understand either how and why the detectorist didn’t present this treasure to the BM

Half of the proceeds would belong to the owner of the land too.