Tracks through time : archaeology and history from the London Overground East London line / [written, designed and photographed by Museum of London Archaeology ; principal authors, Aaron Birchenough, Emma Dwyer, Nicholas Elsden, and Hanna Lewis].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Birchenough, Aaron.

Dwyer, Emma.

Elsden, Nicholas J.

Lewis, Hanna.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Industrial archaeology--England--London.

Industrial archaeology.

Railroads, Local and light--England--London--History.

Railroads, Local and light.

History.

England--London.

Physical Description:

72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color) ; 26 cm

Edition:

Revised edition.

Place of Publication:

[London] : Museum of London Archaeology for Transport for London, 2010.

Summary:

The new rail line follows the route of one of London's earliest railways, and archaeological, architectural, and other historical aspects were considered as part of the construction project. Major discoveries are summarized and colorfully illustrated here for general readers. Among the topics are Roman London beyond the city walls, the Tudor mansion of the earls of Rutland, East London life in the 18th century, the origins and construction of the East London line, life after the railways in Shoreditch, and the railways arrive in Dalston. The report is not indexed. First published in 2009. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 72).

ISBN:

9781901992878

190199287X

OCLC:

320801094

Publisher Number:

99941764225