I am delighted to be taking part in the Random Things blog
tour for The Accidental Detectorist by Nigel Richardson. I received a copy of
this book as part of the tour.
I have had a bit of an obsession with metal detecting since I
was a child and loved reading stories about treasure hoards and ancient items
being found. Although, what I once thought was a treasure box was actually a
baking tray!
When travel writer Nigel Richardson finds himself stuck at
home during the lockdown, he decides to find something local to base his column
on and has a go at metal detecting – something he can do near to his country
cottage.
Soon the author is hooked on this hobby and as restrictions
lift, he begins to travel to different parts of the county and country to meet
others, learn more and attempt to find a hammered coin.
I love the fact that this book weaves in the history of
different areas with the finds that people have made and describes a typical
day out with other detectorists. I loved reading about the rallies and it has
inspired me to see if there is a local group near to me.
Richardson also explains the more shady side of this hobby with
‘nighthawks’ and people who don’t adhere to the rules.
This is a great book and has inspired me to get out my metal
detector once more. I also really love this cover.
5 stars
