{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64cd0f6ea0dbaa001197521d/699a2375166f1768584dc1e8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Bearded Bleepers’ Murray Price: Metal Detecting Finds, Permissions, and the Shere Museum Display","description":"<p>In this episode of <strong>Detecting History</strong>, I’m joined by <strong>Murray Price</strong>, one of the five detectorists behind the <strong>Bearded Bleepers</strong>, detecting across the <strong>Surrey Hills</strong>.</p><p>We talk about Murray’s metal detecting journey, his detector upgrades from the <strong>Garrett Ace 150</strong> to the <strong>Vanquish 540</strong> and now the <strong>Equinox 900</strong>, plus the kit he relies on in the field (and why comfort and weight matter when you’re swinging all day).</p><p>Then we get into the big story: the Bearded Bleepers have created a display with the <strong>Sheer Museum</strong>, showcasing finds and stories from the local landscape, with an <strong>evolving exhibition</strong> that opens when the museum reopens on <strong>14 February 2026</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We also cover:</p><ul><li>How Murray approaches <strong>getting permissions</strong> (flyers on gates, parish magazines, community outreach, and realistic success rates)</li><li>The “why” of detecting: mental health, friendship, fitness, and learning history through objects</li><li>Murray’s favourite finds, including a <strong>Women’s Land Army badge</strong>, a <strong>Dutch WWII coin</strong> with RAF context near Dunsfold, and a confirmed <strong>early medieval dagger pommel</strong></li><li>Tips for beginners: why <strong>slowing down</strong> and working methodically can beat “head for the hills”</li><li>Bucket list targets (Saxon or Viking buckles), plus a bit of Richard III history chat</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Find the Bearded Bleepers online:</p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://beardedbleepers.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://beardedbleepers.co.uk/</a></p><p>Instagram/Facebook: <strong>@beardedbleepers</strong></p><p>Shout-outs in this episode: <strong>Ray &amp; Steve – Adventures In Finding Stuff</strong>, and the rest of the Bearded Bleepers crew: <strong>Jan, Ashley, Michael H, and Michael</strong>, plus <strong>Marsha at Sheer Museum</strong>.</p><p>If you enjoy the episode, please follow the show, leave a rating, and come say hello on socials. And remember: <strong>just keep digging. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>10% off some items at Regton Metal Detectors using promo code DHPodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the podcast on all socials:</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/detectinghistorychannel/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/detectinghistorychannel/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DetectingHistoryChannel/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/DetectingHistoryChannel/</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@detectinghistorychannel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@detectinghistorychannel</a></p><p>Youtube Channel <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@DetectingHistoryChannel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@DetectingHistoryChannel</a></p>","author_name":"Katie MacDoyle"}