Book review: Viking Dublin — The Wood Quay Excavations

From finding Viking bedding to discovering the remains of a red-haired man, the Wood Quay dig was one of the highlights of Dr Patrick Wallace’s life. His account of the project is a great read, says Noel Baker.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016 - 00:00

Review: Noel Baker

Patrick F Wallace

Irish Academic Press, €60

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