The Tower of London and environmental charity Thames21 are inviting Tower Hamlets residents to search for treasure, in National Archaeology Weekend at Tower Beach, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 July.
Located on the historic stretch of the Thames shore by Traitors' Gate, visitors will be able to discover unknown treasures that are centuries old.
This event is open to anyone willing to explore history. In the past, participants have discovered exciting things such as: clay pipes, animal bones, a medieval knife, Roman glass, coins, and fragments of pottery.
Visitors will work side-by-side with archaeology experts and learn about the objects they find and the stories behind them.
The beach is open to the public for one weekend a year only, during low tide* — so this is a rare opportunity.
The weekend also has many other free, family-oriented activities including guided walks and talks by the Oxford Archaeological Unit, family activities, games from the Royal Armouries and Port of London Authority, river dipping by the Environment Agency, and displays and reconstructions from the City of London Archaeological Society.
*The beach will be open for exploration during low tide on Saturday 12.00 – 14.00 and Sunday 12.30 – 14.30.
