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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

Latest news from London Archaeologist

What's in the latest issue…
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.
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
  • interviews
  • local society profiles
  • museum and exhibition reports
  • public archaeology updates
  • news
  • commentary
  • book reviews
  • events diary
  • ...and more

Now out - Summer 2010


  • Roman settlement in the Cray Vallely
  • Archaeology of a Tudor mansion
  • Excavations at Holywell Priory
  • Medievel Southwark
  • Findspot: Anne Mowbray - royal child bride
    …plus commentary, news, letters to the editor, book reviews and events diary.



News from London Archaeologist

Join in the Festival
Meet members of the London Archaeologist committee at Festival of British Archaeology (FOBA) events this summer. We'll be solving some post excavation puzzles at the Museum of London's extravaganza on 24th and 25th July. FOBA events across London run up to 1 August, and include digs, foreshore activities, visits to rarely accessible sites, walks, talks and exhibitions.
Click here to find out what's on in your area.

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. Also available on ArchLib are publications from the Institute of Archaeology, British Academy and several county archaeological societies.
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.

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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