This week is my 'Archaeology Walks' weekend for London Walks

Saturday

'The origins and Archaeology of the City of London' 

Tower Hill underground - 10.45am Sat Aug 3rd


 The archaeology and History of Southwark'

 London Bridge Underground Tooley St Exit - 2pm Sat Aug 3rd '

Sunday

'Londinium, Lundenwic. Lundonburgh - archaeology from the City to Westminster'

 Blackfriars Underground station 10.45 am Sun Aug 4th

'Chelsea - the archaeology, origins and life of Chelsea from prehistory to the Swinging 60's' 

Sloane Square underground 2pm Sun Aug 3rd

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