Constructing London's newest railway has enabled archaeologists to explore some of the city's most historically important sites. In this timely book, Gillian Tindall, well known miniaturist of London's history, follows the East-West route, revealing layers of human existence. She disinters the lives of countless generations that have trodden the same paths throughout history. What better excuse to walk the streets of Farringdon or imagine sheep being herded down Stepney Fields. Pure magic!
Ed note: Until 3 September 2017, there is a (free) exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands Tunnel: The Archaeology of Crossrail
(Jeremy Miller - bwl 85 Summer 2017 ) |
