Painting of Thomas Lyte (1568-1638)
The Lytes were Somerset gentry who had lived in the county at least since the 13th century. They created the beautiful manor house which survives at Lytes Cary. This portrait...
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Gold coin issued by the Dobunni people
People started using coins made from gold, silver and bronze over 2,000 years ago. They were not intended for everyday purchases but were used as religious offerings and as gifts....
Painting of the Sortie from Jellabad
This painting depicts the Siege of Jellalabad, an important battle that took place in the First Afghan War (1838-1842). The soldiers wearing red tunics are members of the 13th Light...
Figurine of Chinese Tomb Guardian
This pottery figure is shown wearing armour and stands on what seems to be an ox. The figure originally held a sword or spear. Tomb guardians were placed with the...
Spotted hyena
Hyenas were hunter-killers and liked to eat young woolly rhinoceros. Hyenas were probably Britainês top carnivores and had teeth that were ideal for catching and holding prey. This skull is...
Frome Hoard
During the Roman period money became part of everyday life for the first time. This hoard of 52,503 Roman coins was found buried in a pot near Frome. It...
Priddy Hoard
Gold has a special place in human history because it is rare, beautiful and easy to work. It was first used in Britain over 4,000 years ago. This hoard of...
Carving of figure from Meare Church
This male figure comes from the church at Meare, which was built by the abbots of Glastonbury. The figure dates from about 1500 and evidently depicts a priest or saint....
Toy axe
This wooden axe was found beside the Sweet Track and is probably a childês toy. The axe made from two pieces of oak and may be the earliest toy from...
South Cadbury shield
This Yetholm-type shield is 66 cm in diameter and less than 1 mm thick. It is decorated with over 6,000 individually-stamped bosses. The metal is too thin for the shield...