Harpole Burial update!

Last year we announced the discovery of an extraordinary burial which included an astounding gold, gemstone and glass necklace and a large, unique cross.

Now, after months of painstaking work, we can share what we’ve found so far!

what fresh hell is this

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grenfellsystemfailure.com
This is a remarkable production, now on at the Marylebone Theatre. It is based entirely on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry transcripts. Variously moving and enraging, it holds your attention from start to finish. #grenfellsystemfailure #Grenfell

If these bikes are a 'smart' transport choice - which they are - then how come so many users - who deposit like this - seem to be complete morons?

Mirror hoarding, Paris

This is v good, recommended (tho not actually in 3D)

Aldwych

Hmm

In the Mall - lucky they removed all of the pedestrian barriers for the funeral just in time to put up all of the pedestrian barriers for the marathon

Urban greening to urban kindling to Great Fire 2.0? Another balancing act for the poor old planners to ponder. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Excellent Long Read on Grenfell by Robert Booth theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/j…

Welcome to Ruritania

Jeanne Moreau wanders through Paris while a murder plot goes wrong, and Miles Davis provides the music. In short, perfection #BFIPlayer theb.fi/38ts8Jl

I am not a robot. Or am I?

lrb.co.uk/blog/2022/may/…

We're a bit late for #MosaicMonday but it's worth the wait!
Our archaeologists unearthed the largest area of Roman mosaic found in London in over 50 years, an incredible discovery made while working on the Liberty of Southwark - @uandiplc urban regeneration project with TfL.

WOW!
Archaeologists from MOLA have uncovered the largest area of Roman mosaic found in London for over 50 years.
The mosaic, once the floor of a Roman dining room, was revealed near The Shard on the site of @Tfl and @uandiplc's The Liberty of Southwark scheme

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Private hospitals treated eight Covid patients a day during pandemic, says report theguardian.com/world/2021/oct…

'Nadine Dorries’s move to culture was predicted – unfortunately, by the Book of Revelation.'
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…