The huge number of glittering jewels actually made me gasp as I turned a corner of the exhibition space at the Museum of London.
The Fort Knox style security (no bags allowed plus huge security gates) fed the feeling of excitement around this exhibition. It was cleverly curated with portraits from the time showcasing the jewellery which featured in the hoard.
The tale behind the huge stash of jewels is fascinating & the not knowing why they were buried in a cellar in Cheapside makes the whole story more compelling.