This is happy news, an inspiring moment.
An amateur metal detector enthusiast discovered a collection of 7th century Saxon gold artifacts in the Midlands. Valued initially at over three million pounds, the collection could have probably brought more, were it broken up and auctioned to the highest bidder.
As it turned out, the money was raised, and a plan developed, to keep the collection together, and in residence in Birmingham.
And, long term, the rewards, both cultural and financial, for that region of the UK will far outstrip the wads of short-term cash that could have been made.
And, it was a voluntary and cooperative effort!
It can be done this way, without anyone inflicting trauma on anyone else.
Green Shoots Nomination, definitely, to all involved.
OS hopes you take a few minutes to view the slideshow of these artifacts.
Breathtakingly beautiful pieces, made more enjoyable by knowing the story.
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