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~Peter Ackroyd, London, The Biography

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Mesolithic structure discovered on Vauxhall foreshore: photo Nathalie Cohen For anyone interested in the history, heritage or archaeology of the capital, London Archaeologist is essential reading. Since 1968 it has been the periodical of record for the London area, covering every major archaeological discovery, period, event and issue.
Relaunched in 2007, the magazine's coverage and activities have expanded, and its circulation has increased by 30%. London Archaeologist now includes a broader range of content than ever:
  • excavation reports
  • historical articles
  • artefact and finds studies
  • monograph and report previews
  • archaeologist interviews
  • local society profiles
  • museum and exhibition reports
  • news
  • commentary
  • book reviews
  • events diary
  • ...and more




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Prize publications

The London Archaeological Prize 2012 is now open for nominations. Often called the Publication Prize, this prestigious biennial award will bring £250 plus certificate to the author[s] of the best publication of 2010 or 2011. A second prize of £100 will be awarded if the entries are of high enough standard. Nominations can be made by anyone and any type of publication in either digital or printed form is eligible. Click here for full details and here for the application form.

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Recent articles available from ArchLib

London Archaeologist is a member of ArchLib, the consortium of online archaeological publications. Articles from Augumn 2009 through Summer 2010, are now available to buy for just £2 each on ArchLib. Each quarter another issue goes online, and the oldest one goes to ADS, on a rolling basis. You can search, view sample pages and download the article you've purchased. Also available on ArchLib are publications from the Institute of Archaeology, British Academy and several county archaeological societies.
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Back issues free online

Every London Archaeologist published from the first issue in 1968 to the spring issue 2009 can now be accessed free on the Archaeology Data Service - ADS. It's an amazing resource for researchers and browsing through the early issues offers a fascinating look at how archaeology has changed.
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Now out - Winter 2012


  • Delftware pothouse sites in London
  • Wartime defences in Stratford
  • Early Saxon Roehampton
  • Foreshore discoveries
  • and on the cover, a delftware tile with Dutch connections from the Aldgate pothouse, the first tin-glaze pottery in London

    …plus commentary, letter to the editor, news and events diary.

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