The Cheapside hoard is a collection of around 400 pieces of jewellery dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. It gets it’s name from the fact that it was discovered by builders excavating a cellar in Cheapside, London in 1912. The quality and variety of the items within the hoard demonstrates the international jewellery trade from all around the world At the time.
A new exhibition of the hoard opened this week at the Museum of London and can be seen until April 2014. When I get to see it, I will publish my comments and pictures on this blog. But in the meantime, here are some preview videos and a link to the exhibition page at the Museum of London website.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JobBYOk7EnU
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