The Thames: an archaeological survey
Course Information
| Course Code: | CE2618 |
| Start date(s): | Wednesday 28 April 2010 |
| Class Time: | 6.30pm – 8.30pm |
| Number of Classes: | 8 weekly classes and 2 field trips |
| Course Fee: | £200.00 |
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Overview
This course, intended for students who have made some previous study of archaeology, examines the archaeological evidence for the use of the River Thames from prehistoric times to the industrial period, charting the lives of Londoners and their interaction with the waterway. We will look at the use of the river as a defensive area, as a resource and centre of industry, as a transport highway, in religion and ritual, and for settlement and recreation. A number of classes take place at the Museum of London’s Archaeological Service in Islington, including an artefact handling session, and the course also includes two field trips, at least one of which will be to the Thames foreshore. These trips may take place on weekends.
Eligibility
Completion of The Archaeology of London or other previous study of archaeology an advantage.
What will I learn?
- to compare, evaluate and discuss the results of archaeological investigation of the River Thames
- to identify the evolution of settlement and culture along the Thames over different chronological periods
- to demonstrate how the Thames has shaped London's development
Recommended Reading
Barton, N. (1992) The Lost Rivers of London. London: Historical Publications Ltd.
Milne, G. (1985) The Port of Roman London. Stroud: Tempus Publishing.
Milne, G. (2003) The Port of Medieval London. Stroud: Tempus Publishing.
MoLAS (2000) The Archaeology of Greater London. London: Museum of London
Schofield, J. (1984) The Building of London from the Conquest to the Great Fire. London: British Museum Press.
Weinreb, B. and Hibbert, C. (eds) (1983) The London Encyclopaedia. London: Macmillan.
Tutor Information
Nathalie Cohen studied Medieval Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London and worked at the Museum of London for ten years. She recently completed an MA in Maritime Archaeology at UCL, and is currently undertaking further postgraduate research. She has taught at Birkbeck University and for the Department of Continuing Education at Oxford University, and is the Archaeologist for Southwark Cathedral.
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