It is fascinating to think that many hundreds of generations of
Londoners lie beneath the city without us knowing. Over many centuries
burial grounds have been developed, built over and then forgotten, often
beneath playgrounds, gardens or car parks. When modern development takes
place, remains are disturbed and we are reminded of a London that has
long since disappeared, particularly with recent archaeological
discoveries across the city. In London's Hidden Burial Grounds, authors
Robert Bard and Adrian Miles seek to uncover many of the capital's lost
graveyards, often in the unlikeliest of places.