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9780300095166

London's Archaeological Secrets : A World City Revealed

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  • ISBN13:

    9780300095166

  • ISBN10:

    0300095163

  • Format: Trade Book
  • Copyright: 2003-07-11
  • Publisher: Yale University Press

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Summary

Humming with the energy of millions of residents, workers, shoppers, and tourists, London is one of the world's most vital modern cities. It is also a city of immense historic interest. This extravagantly illustrated book digs deeply into London's past, examining recent archaeological discoveries that have revised and enriched our understanding of the city's history. The volume draws on research and excavations conducted by the Museum of London Archaeology Service during the past quarter century -- exciting discoveries that have uncovered new information on topics ranging from the river walls constructed by the Romans to outbreaks of the Black Death to exotic goods imported from locations around the globe.

The chapters of the book are organized thematically. They explore these intriguing topics and more:
-- London's rivers, those still existing and those that have been buried
-- the people, their diets, work, leisure, family life, burial practices, and other aspects of their way of life
-- city infrastructure, including streets, sewers, bridges, wat

Author Biography

Chris Thomas, a project manager with the Museum of London Archaeology Service, has directed excavations at Spitalfields, for London Underground's new Jubilee Line in Westminster, and elsewhere.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(6)
Foreword
Peter Hinton
The history of London's archaeology
7(10)
Archaeology in London / Antiquarian recording / Post-war London / Professional archaeology
London's landscape & topography
17(12)
London before London / Neolithic to the Iron Age / Roman urbanisation / Saxon towns and villages / London becomes a World City
London's rivers
29(12)
The Thames / London's other rivers / Land reclamation / Bridges / Boats
Infrastructure
41(10)
Thoroughfares / Water supply / Drainage & waste disposal / London's defences
Industry
51(12)
Pottery / Tanning, textiles & leatherworking / Glassworking / Metalworking
London's trade
63(16)
Shops and markets / The docks / Imported commodities
London's houses
79(16)
Timber houses / Stone houses / Brick houses / Palaces
London at home
95(12)
Diet in London / In the kitchen / Furnishings / Clothing / Jewellery
Out on the town
107(10)
Entertainment / Roman baths / The amphitheatre / Theatres
Religion
117(20)
Prehistoric ritual / Roman ritual / Places of worship / Medieval monastic houses / Medieval burial practices / Post-medieval burial practices
Disasters
137(8)
Fire / Disease / War
The future
145(5)
The future of London's archaeology
Where to visit 150(2)
Glossary 152(1)
Further reading 153(1)
Acknowledgements 154

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