Crossrail unearths evidence humans lived on Thames in 7,000 BC (BBC)

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Rare evidence that humans lived on the River Thames 9,000 years ago has been discovered by archaeologists working on the Crossrail project.

A Mesolithic tool-making factory featuring 150 pieces of flint was found at the tunnelling worksite in Woolwich.

Archaeologists said prehistoric Londoners were using the site to prepare river cobbles which were then made into flint tools.
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Of the tool-making discovery, Crossrail lead archaeologist Jay Carver said: "This is a unique and exciting find that reveals evidence of humans returning to England and in particular the Thames Valley after a long hiatus during the Ice Age.

"It is one of a handful of archaeology sites uncovered that confirms humans lived in the Thames Valley at this time.
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more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-23609994

[Scuba]

1. My uncle Tum and aunt Mar may have been there.

[BlueJazz]

2. I was thinking maybe my distant ancestors could have been there. My 4th/5th ? Great Grandfather ...

...came from England to Australia. He was first officer on a ship....fell in love with a passenger and stayed in Aussie-land.