This richly illustrated volume presents important new evidence for early
modern industry and settlement at two sites in the London Borough of
Richmond upon Thames. Taken together, the Richmond and Mortlake sites
provide valuable evidence of the great increase in development occurring
in small towns on the outskirts of London from the mid 17th century.
Excavation at 29-34 George St, Richmond also drew on a historical study
of documentary evidence, showing the town's development from the 15th
century onwards. Looking at several sites in Mortlake uncovered
significant evidence pertaining to the post-medieval industry that arose
here, and even included excavation of a First World War shell-filling
factory.