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Archaeology goes public this Saturday. Be there!
Open day on 29 January 2011
Museum of London Archaeology and Crossrail will be welcoming members of the public to get up close and discover the archaeology at a Crossrail site in Stepney Green, on the Saturday, 29 January 2011
An important archaeological investigation is taking place at Stepney Green before construction begins to build a ventilation shaft for the Crossrail tunnels. The excavations are necessary to protect and preserve the area’s rich history. Archaeologists are expecting to find the remains of Worcester House, a manor house constructed by the Marquis of Worcester in 1597 who in 1645 was forced to sell his property due to ‘treasons and offences’. They also expect to find the remains of a meeting house built in 1674 for a notable early Protestant Non-Conformist congregation.
The open day offers people a unique opportunity to participate in an archaeological dig, delving into the history of the area as it is uncovered; visitors will learn from experts working on the site. School groups have also been invited to visit the site in the previous week.
Museum of London Archaeology Contract Manager, Beliz Tecirli, said: ‘Open days are very important for us at the Museum of London Archaeology as they give us the chance to share our findings with local communities. We are very excited to join Crossrail in opening the Stepney Green Site to the public. The open day is a fantastic opportunity for locals to find out about the history of the area, from the archaeologists that have been unearthing it.’
The dig opens to public from 9am until 3pm on Saturday, the 29 January, during which Museum of London archaeologists will be available to provide more information on the archaeology and history of the area and answer any questions relating to archaeology.
