On this spot ten thousand years ago
Stood a rather curious fellow
With staff in hand and wild coloured eyes
And hunting dogs close to his side
He is dressed in skins from the animals he's caught
His skills are the same as his father taught
He follows the herd as the ice retreats
And the birch trees grow and the wildness creeps
He is no farmer as he peers around the spruce
Picks up his bow and works a quiver loose
Slowly draws his arrow the same as his brother
Along with his sons working stealthily under cover
They sight their quarry then let their arrows fly
Which bite into the Auroch's hide beneath the British Sky
Over the next day or two
The whole clan arrives
To work at the carcass
With knowledge and flint sharp knives
And use every part of this honourable beast
Leather for clothing tents and bags
And meat to dry and feast
Then it's off again
As the herds move on
Satchels on their backs
Freshly stitched and strong
They make fresh forest tracks
And as they turn to move away
You see the families close at play
Rolling in the long goose grass
Wrestling loose they jibe and laugh
Grandmother stern it's time to move out
She cajoles the children trying not to shout
And you wonder how different these good folk are
As you squabble with your siblings
In the back seat of your car
Keen to tickle just the same
Steel a share
And pretend you're not to blame
Scratch your back in a spot just out of reach
Avoid the lessons your parents try to teach
Now move along
Move on down
Who is the next ancient ready to be found
Who walked here in the land of the free
And stood here looking at the same things you see?
Chapter one
Ten Thousand Years Ago
Go upstairs the next keyword is in the very first cabinet. Look for the bowl and nuts to the left. What type of nuts do you see?