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“ …the major source of archaeological information remains The London Archaeologist. The articles and site reports in that periodical are invaluable.”

~Peter Ackroyd, London, The Biography

excavation at Cannon Place 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.
Since its relaunch 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

Now out - Winter 2009/2010


  • The Battersea Channel
  • The Archaeology of Anglo-Jewry in London
  • The Mesolithic Landscape of the Wandle Valley
  • In context: Finding a niche - interviews with Jackie Keily and Stuart Brookes
  • Report preview: Feeding the Navy - the Royal Navy's first victualling yard
  • Book reviews
    …plus commentary,news and events diary.





News from London Archaeologist

Enter the London Archaeological Prize 2010

£250 plus a certificate will be awarded later this year for the best publication of 2008 or 2009. London Archaeologist has taken up sponsorship of the Prize from SCOLA in order to encourage the highest standards of writing about archaeology for all audiences - whether professional or amateur, scholars, the general public or children.
Download further details of the competition, and the nomination form. A panel of judges will be reviewing the entries after the closing date, 21 May 2010.

Annual Lecture and AGM

Last year's 40th anniversary lecture attracted a record attendance for Peter Marsden's review of the astonishing archaeological discoveries of the 1960s. The date for this year's lecture and AGM is Tuesday, 18th May. Watch this space for news of the 2010 speaker.

Recent articles available from ArchLib

London Archaeologist is a member of ArchLib, the consortium of online archaeological publications. Articles from Autumn 2007 to Summer 2008, 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.
Click here to investigate this great new service.

Back issues free online

Every London Archaeologist published from the first issue in 1968 to the Winter issue 2007/2008 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.
Click here to go to ADS.

Recent articles available from ArchLib

London Archaeologist is a member of ArchLib, the consortium of online archaeological publications. Articles from Spring 2008 to Winter 2008/2009, 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.
Click here to investigate this great new service.

Subscribe or renew online

You can now subscribe to London Archaeologist or renew your subscription online using your credit or debit card via the secure CBA Shop. And if you join both CBA and London Archaeologist you can get £8 off - the equivalent of getting London Archaeologist for half price.
Click here to find out more.

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