A relatively inexpensive and interesting day out for folk in north Staffordshire and south Cheshire can be experienced at the British Museum in London where the Ancient British 'Lindow Man' is exhibited.  Thought to be from the Mid-1st century AD this curiosity was excavated in Cheshire, England in 1984 when workmen were cutting peat at Lindow Moss bog.

It was carefully transported to the British Museum and thoroughly examined by a team of scientists. Their research has allowed us to learn more about this person (his health, his appearance and how he might have died) than any other prehistoric person found in Britain.

The conditions in the peat bog meant that the man's skin, hair and many of his internal organs are well preserved. Radiocarbon dating shows that he died between 2 BC and AD 119. He was about 25 years of age, around 168 cm tall and weighed 60-65 kg.  

It is also thought that the man had probably done very little manual work because his finger nails were well manicured at the time of excavation.

Reasonable return fares on London Midland Trains booked in advance are just over £20.  Being as it is a three hour journey passing through the scenic Rugeley Trent Valley a good book is a must as is taking a packed lunch to eat on the train.

A London underground day fare will cost approximately £6-£7 in the appropriate zones and can be purchased from your local railway station. The nearest tube station to the museum is Russell Square.  It is free admission to the British Museum and clever observers will note the 'Human Termite Mound' also on display.