17-Rome (i)

Detecting Archaeological Remains with a Proton Magnetometer by M. J. Aitken , D.Phil
Research Laboratory for Archaeology,
University of Oxford
If archaeological remains are even slightly magnetic (and some of them are -a buried Roman pottery kiln, for example) they can be detected ten feet away by an instrument called a proton magnetometer. One of these instruments has recently been used in a search for kilns in the Birmingham area.
Dr. Aitken explains how it works and describes some of the important archaeological discoveries made with it.

A gardening weekly
Introduced by Roy Hay
Robert Allwood discusses the culture of perpetual flowering carnations and mentions some recent developments Eric Hobbis talks about shrubs that provide flower and scent in winter and spring

A weekly magazine
Arranged and introduced by Bill Hartley
Skill at the Wheel: Some thoughts on better driving, by Dr. J. S. Blair
More Standard Fittings, Please: Ross Giles makes a plea for more essential accessories as part of the standard equipment
The Lawyer: Recent Case Law concerning motorists-3
Can This Mean Your: George Scott , a wayside filling-station owner, has some views on motorists' behaviour
The week's motoring news and other items of topical interest
Edited by H. Saunders-Jacobs