Letter for publication: the Temple of Mithras oral history project
In September 1954, 60 years ago, London’s greatest archaeological discovery- the Temple of Mithras, was unearthed when a wartime bombsite was being cleared for redevelopment. An estimated 400,000 people flocked to visit the site and view the ruined remains.
Now, Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) are undertaking an oral history project, collecting and celebrating the memories, ephemera and pictures of the people who went to see the temple 60 years ago, before it was built over.
If you visited the site in 1954, I urge you to contact MOLA if you are interested in having your memories recorded as part of this fascinating project; please contact them on 020 7410 2266 or emailoralhistory@mola.org.uk.
Andrew Dismore
Chair of trustees Council of British Archaeology, London
