Nottingham: The Buried Past of a Historic City Revealed

By Scott Lomax

The first book comprehensive and accessible book to detail the archaeology of Nottingham.

Nottingham: The Buried Past of a Historic City Revealed covers the story of the part of the city which was known as Nottingham during the medieval times. It is an accessible read and the ideal book for anyone with a general interest in the history of the city of Nottingham. However, it will also suit professional archaeologists and students alike due to the large amount of previously unpublished material. Key points to be discussed include Nottingham Castle, the churches and friaries of the Medieval period, the Medieval town wall, Nottingham's manmade caves, the industries which took place in Saxon and Medieval times, as well as little known facts such as Nottingham's connections to the Vikings. This book also offers some possible answers to the never before published mysteries which archaeological work has uncovered such as the large burial site in the city centre and a mysterious village or suburb which briefly existed just outside of the city centre in the 14th century.

Review:

'An accessible read, 'Nottingham: The Buried Past of a Historic City Revealed' is ideal for anyone with a general interest in the history of the city. This is the only book detailing Nottingham's history through archaeological research and it offers some intriguing potential answers to the never-before published mysteries which archaeological work has uncovered in this fascinating city.'
- Nottingham & Long Eaton Topper

The book is priced £12.99 and is available from www.pen-and-sword.co.uk, Amazon and all good bookshops.