Winner of the London Archaeological Prize for outstanding
publication of 2010-11 Since the early 1970s the increasingly
effective conduct of archaeological work in the City of London and
surrounding parts of the conurbation have revolutionised our view
of the development and European importance of London between 1100
and 1600. There have been hundreds of archaeological excavations of
every type of site, from the cathedral to chapels, palaces to
outhouses, bridges, wharves, streams, fields, kilns, roads and
lanes. The study of the material culture of Londoners over these
five centuries has begun in earnest, based on thousands of
accurately dated artefacts, especially found along the waterfront.
Work by documentary historians has complemented and filled out the
new picture. This book, written by an archaeologist who has been at
the centre of this study since 1974, will summarise the main
findings and new suggestions about the development of the City, its
ups and downs through the Black Death and the Dissolution of the
Monasteries; its place in Europe as a capital city with great
architecture and relations with many other parts of Europe, from
the Baltic to the Mediterranean. London has been the most
intensively studied medieval city in Europe by archaeologists, due
to the pace of development especially since the 1970s. Thus
although this will be a study of a single medieval city, it will be
a major contribution to the Archaeology of Europe, 1100-1600.
Praise for this Volume: '..an expert account the book is well
designed, expertly illustrated and manages to bridge the gap
between an accessible and popular account, with a scholarly
framework with full references and an extensive bibliography. This
is a book that readers can turn to again and again in order to
refresh their knowledge of the archaeology of this medieval
metropolis.' Terry Barry, Medieval Archaeology 56, 2012 'This is an
important and useful book. And, crucially it's a good read.'
British Archaeology, May-June 2012 'John Schofield snythesises a
huge volume of archaeology to produce this coherent account packed
with detail and fascinating visual evidence, and much enlivened by
the author's own observations -- for example, on exotic imported
food and whether Londoners had different diets from other parts of
England, or on the impact of communities of 'aliens' on the city,
including Jewish financiers, and Italian, French and Spanish
merchants, or on the effect of London on its hinterland.' SALON
number 267, December 2011 'His detailed knowledge of projects both
famous and unsung paints a potent picture of London between 1100
and 1600.' Current Archaeology, June 2012 'This is a stimulating
book, opening one's eyes to many facets of the past. It can be
highly recommended to anyone who wants to find out what archaeology
has to offer about London's history, and where future research
might lead.' Bridget Cherry, London Topographical Society
Newsletter, May 2012 'Schofield draws useful parallels between
London and other comparable cities in Europe.. there are some
wonderful kernels of information that connect the buildings of
London to others throughout the country. This volume is likely to
appeal both to those with a general interest as well as to those
with more defined archaeological leanings...Schofield's lucid
writing style is concise, informative and engaging.' Sara Crofts,
SPAB, Cornerstone, Autumn 2012
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