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Craft, Industry and Everyday Life: Leather and Leatherworking in Anglo-Scandinavian and Medieval York: Leather and Leatherworking in Anglo-Scandinavian & Medieval (The Small Finds)
by Quita Mould, Ian Carlisle, Esther Cameron
from Council for British Archaeology(GB)
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 
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Leather and Leatherworking in Anglo-Scandinavian and Medieval York 
If I was looking for information on shoes and knife sheaths and scabbards from these finds, this is the book I'd want. It's amazingly complete in that regard.
Unfortunately, I'm looking for information on girdle pouches and bags, which is not really present here.
I may keep this book in case I develop an interest in making period footwear (there's even a fold-out timeline of what sort of shoes was found where and from what time period!), but I may sell it on to someone who wants it more than me,... more info
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An excellent reference book 
This is a really excellent compliment to the medieval London excavation books. However, It gives a much more rounded impression of the leatherworking industry, including tanning, tools, and peripheral industries revolving around leather. For people trying to understand the industry of Medieval England and indeed most of continental Europe, as well as those who want a glimpse into the daily life of a medieval European, this book gives a great deal of bits and pieces that allow one to come away with a much... more info
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