London's archaeological secrets. A world city revealed - Thomas, Chris
a world city revealed
KORTE INHOUD
Professional archaeologists have been working in the city of London, and revealing its secrets, since the early 1970s. This book celebrates more than three decades of discovery and draws on research and excavations carried out by the Museum of London Archaeology Service. With hundreds of photographs, maps and plans, this volume presents a thematic overview of London's history covering a number of important sites and finds. Chapters explore the landscape and topography of the city, London's rivers and especially riverfront, its infrastructure of streets, bridges, sewers, railways and the underground, trade and industry in the city, domestic housing and everyday life, entertainment, religion and the disasters that befell the city including fire and disease. A fascinating insight into London's hidden history.
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2003Uitgever: Museum of London UK154 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 0300095163ISBN-13: 9780300095166Koop dit boek tweedehands
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Ex libris geplakt op binennzijde kaft [Auteur: Thomas, Chris] [Pagina's: 154] [Taal: en] [Uitgever: Museum of London UK] [Jaar: 2003] [Titel: London's archaeological secrets. A world city revealed]
