19th Century finds discovered in dig on Great Yarmouth seafront

A team of archaeologists have uncovered a series of bottles and jars dating back to the late 19th century during a dig in Great Yarmouth.

The items comes from the Beaconsfield Recreation Ground, which was created in the 1890s by levelling off sand dunes and filling in the gaps with waste from nearby houses - including food containers and bricks.

Led by archaeologist Professor Tom Licence Professor of Medieval History from UEA, the team spent several weeks excavating the site, sifting through layers of soil to reveal a treasure trove of artefacts such as bottles and jars.

According to Professor Licence, the items date back more than 100 years and have helped shed new light on the history of the region and its inhabitants: "Through our painstaking excavation process, we were able to piece together a picture of the Great Yarmouth more than a century ago and gain insights into people's way of life.

"The artefacts we discovered provide a glimpse into daily life and what people ate and drank."

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