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Author: Louise D'Arcens (MENAFN - The Conversation) In 1939, a 7th century Saxon ship was uncovered at Sutton Hoo, the Suffolk property of Edith Pretty. The discovery of this ship would transform modern understandings of early medieval England, shedding light on the sophistication of its funerary practices, its accomplished artistry and craftsmanship, and its wide-ranging connections across Europe and beyond. The new Netflix film The Dig dramatises the uncovering of the stunning find. Based on John Preston's 2007 historical novel and directed by A...
What will you do when all this is over? For me it will be straight to the British Museum to see the Sutton Hoo gold. You’ve possibly seen the Netflix film in which Ralph Fiennes plays Basil Brown, the
800 Words) has made a career out of playing nice guys, but he has a lot of fun here letting the nasty loose as past-his-prime celebrity chef Easton West. Heâs not the only big name on the menu - Rachel Griffiths and Wayne Blair have big supporting roles - but newcomer Natalie Abbott as budding pastry chef Diana is the standout ingredient of this delicious comedy-drama. If you like: MasterChef, Gordon Ramsayâs Kitchen Nightmares, Chefâs Table - but secretly find all that chef worship just a bit too much. Angry chef Easton West (played by Erik Thomson) has some home truths coming...
Heritage consultant Alan Baxter, who ran West Stow for the district council for many years, said not too many people knew about Mr Brown’s link with West Stow. Alan Baxter ran West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Moyse's Hall Museum for many years. Here he is pictured at West Stow in 2018 as part of the Ring Quest event - Credit: Archant He said: “In Suffolk West Stow has always been about the people and Sutton Hoo has always been about the kings. “It [the link] is very relevant because Basil Brown did various digs at West Stow. But the most important thing to say is the chap who actua...