Crossrail has unveiled an exhibition of artefacts uncovered during the project.

Over 50 archaeological discoveries are on display at its visitors information centre during its Portals to the Past event. Items include 16th century jewellery, a Roman cremation pot (containing remains) and pieces of flint that were said to be used over 9,000 years ago. 

Visitors are also able to see Roman skulls, which were found buried in one of the capital's lost rivers and can find out about London's Victorian shipbuilding yard. Archaeologists are taking part in lectures each Wednesday evening throughout the exhibition, on subjects such as the Black Death and artefacts found at Liverpool Street station. 

Lead archaeologist for Crossrail Jay Carver commented: "One of the things that is so unusual for an archeology exhibition like this is that the finds are so diverse, from pretty much every important period of London's history."

Portals to the Past will run until March 15th and is free of charge. No booking is necessary for the lectures, though places are strictly limited to 50 per talk.