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Jamie Oliver's Treasure: Chef Uncovers Joy Division, New Order Master Tapes, Guns and Gold in Basement of New Restaurant
- Posted on Feb 14th 2012 2:41PM by Cameron Matthews
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Oliver and crew stumbled upon the literal treasure trove while excavating an old Midland bank, readying the building for the chef's brand new restaurant.
And what was alongside the old tapes? How about a cache of guns, gold and jewelry. Not bad for a day's work.
The loot's overall value is estimated to be around $1.7 million American. But don't worry -- Oliver isn't keeping any of it. The chef has since given all items found to the British treasury. We wonder, what is Joy Division bassist and notorious crankypants Peter Hook thinking right now?
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March 27 2012 at 10:46 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHe should get to keep it if no one claims it within 6 months. If someone did claim it, they would of course have to prove it is theirs. I bet finding old stash's of cash, silver, gold, jewelry, etc are found more than people know. For every one of these stories you hear about, I bet there are 5 or 10 that no one hears about because the person that finds something is alone when he or she finds it and doesn't tell anyone and just keeps whatever they find.
February 15 2012 at 2:09 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWhat will British Treasury do with these items? Is BT a national museum like the Smithsonian? Or is it what the name implies, a branch of gov't? Is the gift an attempt to pay down national debt? This article must have been written by a paperboy, not journalist as it raises more questions, than sating our curiosity piqued by the headline.
February 15 2012 at 12:33 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWhat the heck is Joy Division, and New Order?
February 15 2012 at 11:27 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyJoy was is simply one one the best bands out of England from the late 70's, New Order is what was formed out of Joy after a death of a member of said group.
February 15 2012 at 11:43 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyRonald:
They don't have a congress in Britain. It's an "American" thing.
This guy is a super great guy and a class act all the way around. People in Hollywood should try to be more like him. He helps the kids, he helps people eat better and you can tell he's just a simple down home kinda guy.
February 15 2012 at 10:55 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHe's a fool for giving it to the gov't. to spend wastefully or to give to rich congressman.
February 15 2012 at 10:49 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyRead please, it isnt that hard to do. He is in England, not to say that that government is any better than what we have.
February 15 2012 at 11:44 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyJoy Division, New Order? What?
February 15 2012 at 9:55 AM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyRefer to my post above, thank you.
February 15 2012 at 11:46 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHe should have kept it all and sold it on e-bay! just sayin :)
February 15 2012 at 8:36 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyWOW! what a FIND. AND to give it away - what a MAN!
February 15 2012 at 8:29 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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