York Scene 1

Ashlie: You really were serious, weren’t you?

Stephen: Of course I was!

Ashlie: Stephen and I are going to York in the north of England today. We’re going to do some archaeology, but Stephen wants to take his metal detector.

Stephen: Well, I want to try out my new present. York is famous for its history. I want to find some real treasure! An old sword, an ancient coin...

Ashlie: …an old tin can! Yeah, right. It’ll be the same as every year; you get a new toy and then you get bored of it after five minutes.

Stephen: Oh, stop moaning. It's a long drive to York. And whatever you do, don't forget your wellies. History hunting's dirty work.

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Ashlie: Oh, wow Stephen, look. Look at this shop. They sell real pieces of history in here.

Stephen: Come on, let’s go in and have a look.

Ashlie: Excuse me. Are these real?

Shopkeeper: They are. Those are Roman.

Ashlie: Wow, where do they come from?

Shopkeeper: Generally the UK, but also in Europe as well.

Ashlie: Oh, this looks unusual. Is it very valuable?

Shopkeeper: That one, that’s about 75 pounds. That’s a Roman military cloak brooch. It would have been used to fasten a cloak or a toga. Lots of things were lost in those days.

Ashlie: Well, well I wouldn’t want to lose something like this.

Shopkeeper: I'm sure whoever lost that was very upset.

Ashlie: I bet. Wow, Stephen, come and look at this. This is so lovely. I would love to wear a piece of history.

Stephen: How much is it?

Shopkeeper: That one’s 120 pounds.

Stephen: I’ll take it!

Ashlie: No, Stephen. That's too expensive.

Stephen: No, it isn’t. It’s a present, Ashlie.

Ashlie: For who?

Stephen: For you, of course!

Ashlie: Oh, Stephen. That is so lovely of you. Thank you!

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Ashlie: Right, what now? More shopping maybe?

Stephen: Well, I thought we could have a look around the Viking museum.

Ashlie: A museum? Can't we do that tomorrow?

Stephen: You are going to love this museum.

Ashlie: Whatever.

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Ashlie: This is amazing.

Stephen: Wow, look at that! Imagine walking these streets in Viking times. The sights, the sounds.

Ashlie: The smells! It really stinks in here.

Stephen: Ashlie, it's all part of the experience. This is what a real Viking town would have looked like and smelt like.

Ashlie: Well, it smells pretty bad.

Stephen: Come on, Ash. Let’s do some authentic Viking shopping.

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Ashlie: Wow, what a beautiful city!

Stephen: Oh, you can have a look at the architecture later. Over there's the Viking excavation. We need to sign up for tomorrow and I can’t wait to use my metal detector.

Ashlie: Stephen, I’m not even sure they’re going to let you use that thing.

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Ashlie: Excuse me. Can you tell me where to go for tomorrow's dig, please?

Man: Yes, the dig is right over there and you'll need to be here for seven o'clock tomorrow to pick up your tools.

Ashlie: What? Seven o’clock?

Man: I’m afraid so.

Stephen: Well, I've got my metal detector. So I guess all I need is a spade to dig up the treasure.

Man: You won't be needing that! This is what we use.

Ashlie: Come on, Stephen. Thanks. See you tomorrow!