The British Book of Lost Treasures
50 Mysteries of Buried Gold, Sunken Ships and Vanished Crown Jewels

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A king's fortune swallowed by the tide. Crown jewels stolen from a locked safe. A hoard discovered by a man looking for his lost hammer. The British Book of Lost Treasures explores fifty remarkable stories of buried gold, sunken ships and vanished riches across Britain and Ireland. From King John's lost baggage train to the treasures of Sutton Hoo, Adrian Mereford asks: what does the evidence actually show? Inside you will discover: The last 22 gold bars of the Laurentic, lost off Donegal. Colonel Blood's extraordinary attempt to steal the Crown Jewels. The Irish Crown Jewels, which vanished from a safe in Dublin Castle. The Hoxne Hoard, discovered during a search for a lost hammer. Sutton Hoo, the Staffordshire and Galloway hoards, and Jacobite gold beside Loch Arkaig. Dunwich, the medieval town beneath the waves. The legends of Arthur's grave, the Holy Grail and the Templar treasure of Rosslyn. Fifty stories. A clear verdict for every case. Each chapter draws on surviving records: chronicles, court transcripts, salvage logs and museum archives. Fact, folklore and disputed testimony are kept apart. Some treasures are safe in museums. Some remain missing. Others may never have existed. Along the way, discover where these stories can be explored today, from castles and museums to coastlines and country walks. One mystery at a time. Fifty self-contained stories make this audiobook ideal for a commute, a walk or one mystery before bed. For history lovers, detectorists, divers and anyone curious about what lies beneath their feet. Listen to the stories. Weigh the evidence. Decide what might still be waiting.