Hello and welcome to diggingupthepast.co.uk

We are a husband-and-wife team with a shared passion for metal detecting, local history, and uncovering the stories hidden beneath our feet. Whether we're searching farmland, pasture, woodland, beaches, or the coastline, our goal is simple: to discover and preserve pieces of history that might otherwise remain lost forever. Metal detecting is much more than a hobby to us—it's a way of connecting with the past and learning about the people who lived, worked, and travelled through the places we explore today. Every button, coin, buckle, or artefact has a story to tell, and we enjoy researching and sharing those stories whenever possible.