Mudlarks & the Roman Amphitheatre Lecture by Andrew Lane & John Dunford, Society of Thames Mudlarks

In 1988, archaeologists made one of the most significant finds in London for over a century - the discovery of the Roman Amphitheatre...
Mudlarks participated in the excavation of the amphitheatre and made some important discoveries.
Prior to the start of construction work on the new Guildhall Art Gallery in 1988, archaeologists were expecting a fairly routine excavation.
However, they made one of the most significant archaeological
finds in London for over a century - the discovery of the Roman Amphitheatre.
Mudlarks played an important role in working alongside the archaeologists, and they made some incredible discoveries.
In this lecture, Andrew Lane (Education and Engagement Officer, Destination City - Heritage, City of London Corporation) and John Dunford (Society of Thames Mudlarks) tell us about the archaeological
excavations and history of the site through a selection of artefacts recovered from the ancient amphitheatre.
Lecture by Andrew Lane (Education and Engagement Officer, Destination City - Heritage, City of London Corporation) and John Dunford (Society of Thames Mudlarks and Antiquarians)

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Thank you Marie❤

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Marie, thank you so much for this, it was thoroughly enjoyable, all fascinating stuff. The atmosphere in and around the amphitheatre must have been amazing in the day. I would love to be able to travel back in time to witness just a glimpse of early Roman London.The finds tell a wonderful story and John must have found some amazing stuff over the years. I didn't realise the Romans re-cycled their glass, but I suppose it was expensive to produce in the first place. many thanks again and I look forward to your next adventure :)