Early London: Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman

This work surveys the site's geology and traces human occupation from prehistoric settlers through Roman establishment, describing urban layout, walls, bridges, and material remains. It then follows Saxon development, Viking incursions, monastic foundations, and everyday town life, using documents and artifacts to illuminate streets, houses, and customs. The narrative concludes with the Norman conquest and its effects on governance, charters, architecture, and social organization, illustrated by chronicles and legal records. Numerous illustrations, maps, and appendices accompany archaeological reports and discussions of riverside embankment and discoveries.