You never know what treasures you might find on a thrift store run, but Richard Drummond stumbled upon a real gem—quite literally! He bought a stained glass window for a mere $25, convinced it could potentially belong to none other than King Robert the Bruce. Yes, that Robert the Bruce, the Scottish king who battled for independence and became a national icon. Talk about a lucky find; who needs a winning lottery ticket when you can score medieval history?
After discovering the colorful glass in Moffat, Scotland, Richard cleaned it up and spotted an inscription that translates to “Robert Bruce, King of the Scots.” With new excitement bubbling inside him, he turned to experts to get more information, and they believe this glass dates back to the 14th century. Imagine having a piece of art sitting in your living room, casually linked to royalty! It’s like finding a Mona Lisa at a garage sale, only with a side of Scottish lore.
Richard hopes to display this incredible find in a museum, which sounds fitting. After all, it’s not every day you come across something that could rewrite, or at least expand, Scotland’s historical narrative. It raises the question: what’s lurking in your local thrift shop that could change history? Who knew little adventure and detective work could come from a $25 splurge at a secondhand store? Who says history can’t be found on a budget?
