the hidden jewels of the cheapside hoard (2013, arts documentary)
in 1912, workmen demolishing a building in london's cheapside district made an extraordinary discovery
- a dazzling hoard of nearly 500 elizabethan and jacobean jewels. for the first time since its discovery, all
the pieces from this priceless treasure trove will be on display at the museum of london in a new
exhibition opening on october 11th 2013. with exclusive close-up access to the fabulous collection,
award-winning jewellery designer shaun leane goes behind the scenes during the run-up to the exhibition
to uncover some of the secrets of the hoard. who did the jewels belong to? why were they buried? and
why were they never retrieved? as shaun uncovers a world of astonishing skill and glittering beauty, he
also reveals a darker story of forgery, intrigue and even murder.
more info: http://docuwiki.net/index.php?title=the_hidden_jewels_of_the_cheapside_hoard
in 1912, workmen demolishing a building in london's cheapside district made an extraordinary discovery
- a dazzling hoard of nearly 500 elizabethan and jacobean jewels. for the first time since its discovery, all
the pieces from this priceless treasure trove will be on display at the museum of london in a new
exhibition opening on october 11th 2013. with exclusive close-up access to the fabulous collection,
award-winning jewellery designer shaun leane goes behind the scenes during the run-up to the exhibition
to uncover some of the secrets of the hoard. who did the jewels belong to? why were they buried? and
why were they never retrieved? as shaun uncovers a world of astonishing skill and glittering beauty, he
also reveals a darker story of forgery, intrigue and even murder.
more info: http://docuwiki.net/index.php?title=the_hidden_jewels_of_the_cheapside_hoard
