Trace the life of early humans in NW Middlesex and the tools they left behind. This local study blends geology, archaeology, and vivid fieldwork to illuminate our distant ancestors.
In clear, accessible language, the book surveys the evidence for a Paleolithic world in the river valleys around Ealing and its neighborhood. It describes found implements, a workshop site, and the way researchers interpret drift deposits and bone remains to glimpse how these people lived and worked. The text situates local discoveries within the broader story of humanity’s antiquity, offering a grounded picture of life in the distant past without assuming expertise from the reader.
The author ties together field observations, illustrations, and comparisons with contemporary hunter-gatherer societies to explain what tools were used, how they were fashioned, and what they reveal about daily activities, technology, and culture. The work emphasizes careful method, a respect for context, and the enduring value of neighborhood finds in understanding human prehistory.
- Concrete descriptions of flint tools and a Paleolithic workshop surface.
- Discussion of how river drift and gravel deposits help date and interpret artifacts.
- Connections between ancient life and modern savages to shed light on daily activities and tech.
- Rich illustrations and site notes from Ealing, Hanwell, and nearby locations.
Ideal for readers of archaeology and local history who want a window into prehistory through a single, well-documented landscape.