Oxford University, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter

This article is also available in a printable newsletter formatnewsletter format (PDF 374kb, opens in a new window). The Radcliffe Observatory Quarter is a large scheme of new educational facilities for Oxford University. It will proceed as a number of major development phases over several years, and occupies the site of a former hospital, the Radcliffe Infirmary.

(24 August 2009)

East London Line, East London Lives

TfL and the Museum of London have collaborated on an archaeological investigation along the East London Line. A selection of the artefacts discovered during the dig are being showcased in a unique interactive exhibtion which is touring East and South London boroughs until May 2010.

(17 July 2009)

Arnold Circus

What's beneath the surface of Arnold Circus in Shoreditch? Local children have suggested a range of ideas, but next week they'll have the chance to see for themselves.

(26 June 2009)

The dish of a thousand flowers

(29 April 2009)

Actors visit Shoreditch site

Actors Sir Ian McKellen and Paul McGann were among the visitors last week to a disused warehouse in Shoreditch. They had come to see the site where Museum of London Archaeology recently uncovered further remains of what is believed to be The Theatre, London’s first purpose-built playhouse.

Read the Museum of London press release about the TheatreRead the Museum of London press release about the Theatre

(23 March 2009)

Love’s Labour Found: Shakespeare’s First Playhouse Confirmed

Plans announced to build new theatre on site confirmed as London’s first purpose-built playhouse

(9 March 2009)

Museum of London uncover rare medieval waterwheel

The London Eye has become an iconic part of London’s skyline, but an astonishing find by Museum of London archaeologists suggests that medieval Londoners had their own striking riverside wheel downriver at Greenwich.

(16 February 2009)

Thames Discovery Programme

The Museum of London is a partner in the Thames Discovery Programme (TDP), and will be providing project support over the next three years.

(19 January 2009)