“Unearthed Romance: A 17th-Century Lovers’ Ring Reveals Secrets of the Past Near an Enigmatic English Manor!”
“The museum collections preserve our heritage, helping us to understand who we are, where we have come from and what makes this area special,” Nick Wilkinson, a city council member for Lancaster Regeneration and Local Economy, told the Lancaster Guardian. “So I am delighted that we can unveil this centuries old token of love and affection from Whittington on Valentine’s Day.”
The ring is also one of the few artifacts found in Whittington that dates back to the 17th century, making it an invaluable piece of Lancashire history.
“Whittington, which was once the head of a medieval lordship, is under-represented in the museum collections, so the museums are very pleased to have been able to acquire this ring,” Wilkinson explained.
Typically, the reward for finding a historical artifact is split between the discoverer and the landowner. However, in the spirit of love and generosity, Whittington Hall’s owner, Lord Reay, has waived his half of the proceeds.
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