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Directed by Simon Stone, The Dig tells the story of an extraordinary breakthrough made on the property of Edith Perry in Woodbridge, Suffolk. In 1939, archaeologist Basil Brown uncovered two early medieval cemeteries that dated from the sixth to the seventh centuries – including one which had an undisturbed ship burial with a wealth of Anglo-Saxon treasure. The cast is led by Carey Mulligan, an Oscar nominee who plays Mrs Pretty and Ralph Fiennes plays the role of Mr Brown – a self-taught archaeologist who fights to continue his work.
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The streaming platform will release their new production later this month depicting the famous finds in Woodbridge, Suffolk. The site was at the centre of an extraordinary breakthrough in 1939 on Edith Pretty s property. Archaeologist Basil Brown uncovered two early medieval cemeteries that dated from the sixth to the seventh centuries – including one which had an undisturbed ship burial with a wealth of Anglo-Saxon treasure.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery to remain closed throughout 2021 to allow for essential work
The reopening will be launched with a transformation of BMAGs iconic Round Room.
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.-Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery will remain closed throughout 2021 while essential electrical upgrade work of Birminghams Council House complex takes place. While the building is closed Birmingham Museums Trust will continue to share items and stories from Birminghams collections with audiences in a variety of exciting and engaging ways both online and in the community.
BMAG is currently closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic but plans for reopening in time for the 2022 Commonwealth Games are already underway. Next year also marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Birminghams collection and in celebration of this key moment, when the eyes of the world will be on the city, Birmingham Museums will use this opportunity to re-invigorate its collection re-interpreting it for the 2