Dig this! Probing history

30 April 2007

WE all know what the future holds for the Olympic Park in Stratford, but this week a major investigation to uncover its history began.

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has invited Museum of London archaeologists to look for evidence of the site's recent and more distant past stretching as far back as the time of the Romans and Vikings.

It is the first ever detailed archaeological investigation of the full history and pre-history of the 500-acre Olympic Park land and waterways.

The exploration is taking place before the construction of facilities for the Games in 2012 begins next year.

Full reports and picture in Wednesday's Recorder.