THOUSANDS of fascinating medieval objects excavated from sites across York are the subject of a new book launched by the city's archaeological trust.

The book, titled Craft, Industry and Everyday Life: Finds From Medieval York, is the latest in York Archaeological Trust's series The Archaeology of York.

The Lord Mayor of York, Coun David Horton, got an early chance to check over its contents during its launch at Barley Hall in York.

It has been written by archaeologists and authors Patrick Ottaway and Nicola Rogers, both of whom have expertise in medieval archaeology.

A trust spokeswoman said: "The book brings 6,000 medieval objects excavated at sites around York to the world's attention.

"The artefacts were found at sites including Coppergate and the College of the Vicars Choral of York Minster.

"The book helps paint a vivid picture of life in medieval York."

Copies of the book are available from the York Archaeological Trust, based in Ogleforth, York, or at JORVIK.

Phone 01904 663000 for more details.

Updated: 15:44 Thursday, November 21, 2002