Stone Age Hackney: Prehistoric Animals

Painting showing a prehistoric landscape. Several animals are shown, including a bear, hyenas, and in the distance straight-tusked elephants.

This series explores how artefacts, animal and plant remains provide a rare glimpse into Hackney’s distant past. In this post, we are exploring some of the curious creatures discovered to have once roamed Hackney. What animals were in Hackney 300,000 years ago? Ancient bones, teeth and other animal remains have been found across the borough. … Read more