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Tables of Contents for London's Archaeological Secrets
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
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