A biscuit tin secret comes to light as a former thief returns medieval tiles after sixty years

A man in England returned medieval floor tiles he took as a child over sixty years ago, stored in a biscuit tin. His act of repentance, driven by persistent guilt, has provided English Heritage with well-preserved artefacts, offering new insights into the history of Wenlock Priory and the Cluniac Order.

A biscuit tin secret comes to light as a former thief returns medieval tiles after sixty years
A man in England returned medieval floor tiles he took as a child over sixty years ago, stored in a biscuit tin. His act of repentance, driven by persistent guilt, has provided English Heritage with well-preserved artefacts, offering new insights into the history of Wenlock Priory and the Cluniac Order.