The Black Death in London
Work on Crossrail has exposed a burial ground opened in Farringdon at the time of the Black Death.
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Crossrail skeletons thought to be plague victims
The first evidence of a lost London burial ground has been uncovered by archaeologists working on the Crossrail project. Historical records referenced a Farringdon burial ground dubbed no mans land which opened during the Black Death Plague in 1348.
Despite significant development in the area the burial ground has not been located, until now. The limited written records suggest up to 50,000 people may have been buried there in less than three years. Nick Thatcher reports
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'Black Death' skeletons found in Farringdon
Black Death skeletons discovered in London Crossrail dig
More than a dozen skeletons thought to be victims of the Black Death have been unearthed in the City of London.
Read the full storyCrossrail work leads to discovery of burial ground
The first evidence of a lost London burial ground has been uncovered by archaeologists working on the Crossrail project.
Historical records referenced a Farringdon burial ground dubbed 'no mans land' which opened during the Black Death Plague in 1348.
Despite significant development in the area the burial ground has not been located, until now.
The limited written records suggest up to 50,000 people may have been buried there in less than three years.
So far the skeletons of 13 adults have been found under Charterhouse Square in Farringdon during excavation work for the £14.8 billion project.
Roads reopened after gas leak scare
Roads that had been closed near Farringdon Station, following reports of a gas leak, have now been re-opened.
A single property remains cordoned off on Cowcroft Street.
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Humorous Farringdon mice warning
If you spot commuters in the City with their trousers tucked into their socks you'll know why.
Vermin on the Underground have clearly been having a tough summer to the extent that staff at Farringdon Station have felt the need to warn their customers to take precautions - to avoid falling prey to man-eating mice.
TUBE: FARRINGDON
Underground station closed on Circle Line, Hammersmith And City Line and Metropolitan Line at Farringdon due to fire alert.
Police appeal for witnesses to Farringdon stabbing
The City of London Police are appealing for witnesses to the murder in Charterhouse Street in Farringdon this morning. Police say the victim was stabbed after an incident involving a group of men and women close to the Raduno nightclub.
– DCI John Osibote, City of London PoliceIt is now important for our investigation that people who saw the incident, witnessed the group during the course of the night or have information linked to the circumstances of this man’s death to contact us immediately.
Witnesses are asked to contact investigating officers on 0207 601 2222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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