# Protecting London

- Institution: Gresham College
- Taught by: Dr Gustav Milne, Sgt Richard Brandon, Superintendent Alan King, Leo Hollis
- Year: 2008
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Law, History
- Source: [Gresham College](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/series/protecting-london)
- Licence: [Educational use (Gresham College's terms)](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

This lecture explores the challenges in uncovering the origins and early development of London through archaeological excavation. It looks at how those involved must balance the safeguarding and preservation of London's ancient architecture with the potential gains for historical understanding from findings yet to be discovered.

## Lectures

1. [Protecting London - Digging up old London](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/series-protecting-london/2facccd3565b) (YouTube)
2. [Protecting London – Police use of aerial imagery](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/series-protecting-london/f4553f5ddb5d) (YouTube)
3. [Protecting London: The work of the Metropolitan Police Marine Support Unit](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/series-protecting-london/b456a00ab404) (YouTube)
4. [Protecting London - The Phoenix: Rebuilding London after the Great Fire and the origins of the London Fire Brigade](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/series-protecting-london/a4df18875e72) (YouTube)