A hilt fitting from the Staffordshire Hoard. Pic: Portable Antiquities
A hilt fitting from the Staffordshire Hoard. Pic: Portable Antiquities

The story of a unique discovery of Anglo Saxon gold near Lichfield will be revealed at an advance screening of a new film about the find.

On March 26, Lichfield Cathedral will host the preview of Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard ahead of its official broadcast on the National Geographic Channel on March 28. The programme will also be broadcast on Channel 4 in April.

Tickets for the 7.30pm screening are £10 with all proceeds going to the Staffordshire Hoard campaign.

To book your seats, visit www.lichfieldgarrick.com or call 01543 412121.

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