Dr Tess MachlingTwo years ago, we released the paper I enjoyed researching & writing more than any other.
Several folks don't agree with our conclusions, but I stand by every word.
Settle in for a Sunday read with the for & against here:
Michael Knox-SmithThe UnFriendly Village of Borley, Essex https://mikesfilmtalk.com/2012/12/19/the-unfriendly-village-of-borley-essex/ #BorleyRectory, #EastAnglianDailyTimes, #England, #HarryPrice, #LongMelford, #TheGhostsOfBorleyRectory
Anyone in #StAlbans, would be lovely to see you on the 15th November!
It's a tale of 2500 year old gold, ghosthunters, early 20th century forgery... and a talking mongoose!
Please share! Thank you! 😊
#Gold #Archaeology #HarryPrice
https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/gold-ghosts-and-talking-mongoose
Gold, Ghosts and a Talking Mongoose
In 2019, a gold torc neck-ring was found in Pulborough, Sussex. Thought to be Iron Age, and around 2400 years old, there were suspicions that it just wasn't quite right for this time period. During research on this very special torc, the story that emerged was even more incredible than could have been imagined. Join archaeologist Tess Machling for a roller-coaster journey through a world of archaeological shenanigans, theft, 20th century forgeries - and a famous ghosthunter called Harry Price...!
If you're in #StAlbans area & fancy hearing the latest on this oh-so wonderful torc (& Gef!), it would be lovely to see you on 15th Nov!
Totally suitable for non-archs too.
(Please share. Thank you! 😊)
#Archaeology #Gold #Torcs #IronAge #HarryPrice
https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/gold-ghosts-and-talking-mongoose
Gold, Ghosts and a Talking Mongoose
In 2019, a gold torc neck-ring was found in Pulborough, Sussex. Thought to be Iron Age, and around 2400 years old, there were suspicions that it just wasn't quite right for this time period. During research on this very special torc, the story that emerged was even more incredible than could have been imagined. Join archaeologist Tess Machling for a roller-coaster journey through a world of archaeological shenanigans, theft, 20th century forgeries - and a famous ghosthunter called Harry Price...!
The 'Pulborough Area' torc: Is it #IronAge, a forgery or a planted genuine #torc?
Our view? The jury is still out. 👇
Our response to a British Museum paper (published in @IntarchEditor in September)
We stand by our original paper on the #Pulborough Area torc, which you can find here: https://bigbookoftorcs.com/2023/10/19/all-the-right-notes-but-not-necessarily-in-the-right-order-the-riddle-of-the-pulborough-area-torc-from-sussex/
Thoughts why coming soon...
‘All the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order’: The riddle of the ‘Pulborough Area’ torc from Sussex.
by Tess Machling, Roll Williamson & Giovanna Fregni [A download/print PDF version can be found at the end of the paper] Abstract This paper can be cited as: DOI 10.5281/zenodo.10511405 The ‘Pul…
7pm, Friday 15th November in St Albans (in person only).
Me talking about *that* torc, *that* ghosthunter, some more recent Harry-ness... and with a guest appearance from Gef! 😉
Please share, thank you! 🙂
https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/gold-ghosts-and-talking-mongoose
#Archaeology #Torcs #StAlbans #Museum #Lecture #Gold #IronAge #HarryPrice #GefTheMongoose #StAlbansMuseum
(... and if you don't know what it's all about, here's what started it all: https://bigbookoftorcs.com/2023/10/19/all-the-right-notes-but-not-necessarily-in-the-right-order-the-riddle-of-the-pulborough-area-torc-from-sussex/)
Gold, Ghosts and a Talking Mongoose
In 2019, a gold torc neck-ring was found in Pulborough, Sussex. Thought to be Iron Age, and around 2400 years old, there were suspicions that it just wasn't quite right for this time period. During research on this very special torc, the story that emerged was even more incredible than could have been imagined. Join archaeologist Tess Machling for a roller-coaster journey through a world of archaeological shenanigans, theft, 20th century forgeries - and a famous ghosthunter called Harry Price...!
MysterioustimesHarry Price: A Life Searching For The Truth. https://mysterioustimes.co.uk/2024/03/05/harry-price-a-life-searching-for-the-truth/ #Debunk, #GhostHunters, #Ghosts, #HarryPrice, #Investigate, #Paranormal, #Truth
Reminder- 6th March, online.
Gold #torcs, #HarryPrice & all manner of early 20thC #archaeology shenanigans...
The first time we gave a lecture about this, we couldn't stop laughing as it's such a tall tale!
Please come watch Roll & I try & keep straight faces (we won't be able to...🤣)
If anyone fancies listening to us talk about the skullduggery associated with the Pulborough Area torc, now you can!
On March 6th at 7.30pm we will be sharing more about the torc, Harry...and *those* Iron Age coins!
Booking info in link.
Warning: may contain Gef. ❤️
And if you haven't read the torc paper like no other, it's here: https://bigbookoftorcs.com/2023/10/19/all-the-right-notes-but-not-necessarily-in-the-right-order-the-riddle-of-the-pulborough-area-torc-from-sussex/
#Archaeology #HarryPrice #GefTheTalkingMongoose #DiggingForBritain #Torcs #Gold