UK news Thieves steal hundreds of priceless artefacts from Canterbury charity Anglo-Saxon beads among treasures taken following series of break-ins at archaeological trustAnglo-Saxon beads owned by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust. Photograph: Canterbury Archaeological TrustPriceless artefacts including 850 Anglo-Saxon beads have been stolen from an archaeological charity in Canterbury during a series of break-ins. Thieves broke into the store of the Canterbury Archaeological Trust, which undertakes excavations and research and educates the public about archaeology, twice last week and once over the weekend. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Thieves ransacked the premises of Canterbury Archaeological Trust during a series of break-ins. Photograph: Canterbury Archaeological TrustThe charity has put on an appeal asking the public to look out for the historical items being offered for sale.

Source: The Guardian February 01, 2018 22:58 UTC