A new viewing area allows the public to see archaeologists at work in Greenwich during August.
The University of Greenwich has opened up the spectator area whilst the dig takes place on land behind Stockwell Street.
The vantage point, accessed at the northern end of Stockwell Street, between John Humphries House and the neighbouring newsagent, overlooks the foundations to a 19th century former brewery.
Spectators can see the month-long dig taking place Monday to Friday, between 10am and 4pm.
Archaeologists were today retrieving items from an old well, including this piece of a plate (pictured below) which is believed to be from around 1710-1720. Significant finds from the dig will be put on public display, says the University.
Construction of the University’s School of Architecture & Construction and campus library is expected to begin later this year.
Thats where the V2 Bombs hit..watch you don’t come across anything unexploded…my office is close by..would like it kept intact!
Can anybody spot the 500,000 volt substation?
I’ll give a clue… it’s brown and is sited 19 feet from the back of my house, conveniently hidden by a green container for this shoot!
Jim. Don’t worry if it blows up, the council probably gave them permission!
If any unexploded bombs turn up…invite tricky Nicky Raynsford along for the ceremonial blowing up…get him up close and personal for a picture…..then run whilst he holds his pose!!
I will buy a ticket for that show!
Problem is, he would charge you £4K for the ceremony and photo shoot!
We could have a whip round? it would be money well spent!