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The E-Sylum: Volume 8, Number 18, May 1, 2005, Article 30 BILL WYMAN: COINS BETTER THAN STONES Jeff Starck writes: "On Bill Wyman, here's a story from Feb. 3 about his metal detecting. I saw it then, but didn't think to share it with E-Sylum readers." "Wyman, 65, who for 40 years was part of one of the world’s biggest musical phenomena, is the co-author of a new book that expresses his love of digging up the past. Wyman explained: "Metal detecting is more interesting than a new Stones record." He co-wrote the book, a gazetteer of treasure troves found in the British Isles, with his friend Richard Havers, of Duns, Berwickshire. They have previously collaborated on music books. Their latest work, Bill Wyman’s Treasure Island, is published next month and is the culmination of an ambition dating back a decade. Wyman realises his hobby is sometimes perceived as "nerdy" but his contribution could add considerable street cred to the pursuit. He said: "I love it. It revitalised my childhood interest in history and I find great stuff. "I’ve found 200 old coins, Roman brooches and an axe from 1700BC. I’ve discovered Roman sites, all manner of 15th- century artefacts, all of which are verified by the British Museum." "Havers, 53, added: "Bill’s passion, apart from the Rolling Stones, is metal detecting. He always said we should write a book and so we did. We weren’t aiming to produce a scholarly work but it can be a source of reference." "He added: "Bill’s passion may raise a few eyebrows. It isn’t really throwing televisions out of hotel windows, is it?" Full Story Wayne Homren, Editor The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is a non-profit organization promoting numismatic literature. See our web site at coinbooks.org. To submit items for publication in The E-Sylum, write to the Editor at this address: whomren@coinlibrary.com To subscribe go to: https://my.binhost.com/lists/listinfo/esylum | |
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