Mudlarking the River Thames - A Mystery find emerges from the mud (& several military artefacts)

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  • As the mud is washed away by the tide, a new layer of finds is revealed - and some of them are rather mysterious. On this outing I discovered several beautiful artefacts, many of them linked to naval and military history. One of the objects which surfaced is rather mysterious and large. I took it as I particularly love the copper nails and they have admiralty / broad arrows stamped on them. I would love to know what its purpose once was so if you know please comment below.
    In this video I show one of Germander Speedwell's new pipe finds. You can find Germander on twitter @GermanderS and her website is germanderspeedwell.org.uk
    I also show one of Jennifer Kelly's amazing creations and her website is here: www.creativetotheheart.com
    You need a permit from the PLA to mudlark on the Thames and you can find the info at pla.co.uk
    Thank you for watching. Follow me on twitter and instagram @tidelineart and if you would like to donate a small amount via my kofi account the address is
    ko-fi.com/nico...
    All donations will be used to improve my channel and to cover costs.
    Thank you to everyone who has already donated.
    Nicola White
    www.tidelineart.com
    #mudlarking #nicolawhite #tidelineart

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  • @JonFrumTheFirst
    @JonFrumTheFirst 2 роки тому +19

    For anyone interested, here's a video of WWII-era London with computer-generated improvements of the film. There are two views of the Thames, along with many street scenes. Very different from today.
    ua-cam.com/video/QLbPYQcUcgM/v-deo.html

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you. I'm going to enjoy watching this

    • @simonnicholls5619
      @simonnicholls5619 2 роки тому +5

      Hi Nicola, I think you mystery object is a rudder bracket which would originally have had a pivot pin at the points end

  • @scienceistruth1924
    @scienceistruth1924 3 роки тому +15

    Hi Nicola, the mystery object is a ships rudder gudgeon, often made of galvanised iron or gunmetal, there are usually two, a top and bottom one to fit over pins (pintles) fixed to the transom of the boat. The width of the object is the thickness of the wooden rudder it would have housed so looking at it it was about 3 inches which is enormous and would have been on a very large vessel, such as a barge, The copper nails are used as rivets and are held in place with a rove on one end, a sort of washer which is pushed on and the nail peened over. The gudgeon and pintle make up a hinge joint for the rudder to turn.These near identical type of fittings are still used in boat building and are still familiar to a wooden boat builder today. Davey and Co who have been going since the 19th Century still supply them and they might easily be the original makers, hope that helps.

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому

      Thank you John. That's hugely useful! really appreciate your help. Nicola

  • @annhalton1963
    @annhalton1963 3 роки тому +21

    So sweet how you rescue the crabs and fish and feed the swans. Wish there were more kind souls like you :)

  • @pattydorr4848
    @pattydorr4848 3 роки тому +75

    You have made the nightmare of the pandemic (and here in America, the political riots) less stressful by introducing peaceful river sounds and intriguing mudlarking finds. Thanks.

    • @heehaw8401
      @heehaw8401 3 роки тому +7

      There are no political riots in the US

    • @karel81
      @karel81 3 роки тому +6

      @@heehaw8401 You sure about that, mate.

    • @crow-jane
      @crow-jane 2 роки тому +2

      Weren’t all the *protests* last summer? We haven’t had a riot since 1.6.

    • @janearcher3834
      @janearcher3834 2 роки тому +2

      There were mostly protests in the US in 2020. It's what is needed to bring some issues to the fore of public consciousness and affect a change.

    • @jennynevins6329
      @jennynevins6329 Рік тому

      Mostly protests??
      Six police officers killed, several civilians, a billion dollars of property damage, many businesses vandalized, etc etc.
      Five way to bring attention to violence I guess .

  • @guadalupeknippen2636
    @guadalupeknippen2636 3 роки тому +7

    Nicola, I must say, hands down you are the best eagle eye mudlarker. You find the tiniest objects. I kept gasping at each item you uncovered. The catering badge and the very long nail with the broad arrows might have been the best. Also the grouping of tiny metal pieces that formed a fish, just fabulous!!!!! I love how your artistic mind works. Thank you, thank you for a great mudlark adventure. ❤️🇺🇸💟

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much for watching and for such a lovely comment xx

  • @thanrose
    @thanrose 3 роки тому +12

    Barbie Nicola was delightful! Wonderful job and creative accessories. One blobby glass was an onion bottle, Barbie sized, I think.

  • @daver425
    @daver425 3 роки тому +199

    The mystery object would be a gudgeon. Part of the hinging arrangement for a wooden rudder. The mate is the pintle. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pintle

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +23

      Fantastic, Thank you! I shall study this link later this pm

    • @jonathandill3557
      @jonathandill3557 3 роки тому +27

      Apparently, square copper nails are still used for making sailboats today since they don't corrode underwater like iron or brass would. The square shape is supposed to make the wood less likely to split than the conical tip of a wire nail. The thing that looks like a washer is something called a rove that makes it possible to mushroom the end of the nail to turn it into a rivet.

    • @tracyriordan7011
      @tracyriordan7011 3 роки тому +5

      Great eye!

    • @matthewspencer5086
      @matthewspencer5086 3 роки тому +13

      Thank you! For some years I have been wondering why "Gudgeon's Meadow" between Bedford and Cardington is so called. The river Great Ouse divides into the "Lower River" or "Navigation Channel" and a by-water linking the Lower River to the "New Cut" which is a flood relief channel into which the "Upper River" overflows. I should think it's where you might need your rudder or tiller to work, really quite urgently as I've seen the by-water reverse its direction of flow by 180 degrees when the river is full.
      Gudgeon's Meadow was used as an athletics ground prior to the building of what is now known as the Paul Radcliffe Stadium, on the other side of the intricate river-engineering.

    • @monikawiedmann8594
      @monikawiedmann8594 3 роки тому +10

      How gratifying to have that confirmed, it was what came to my mind too. I am no expert, but spent enough time sailing on the seas to have seen such things!

  • @custardthepipecat6584
    @custardthepipecat6584 3 роки тому +73

    The mystery object is sea stirrup for riding sea horses, i remember this from a previous life when i was in the Queens under sea highland lancers. 😸

  • @charlesperez9976
    @charlesperez9976 3 роки тому +15

    Nicola,you know that I adore you,you know that I am a super fan.
    The beginning of this video,with the mermaid in the sand,it captured my heart.
    You are such a delight!
    🥰

  • @cindyluwho602003
    @cindyluwho602003 3 роки тому +16

    I loved everything, but the Barbie tribute to you with diorama was truly epic!

    • @suzannelewis9817
      @suzannelewis9817 3 роки тому +3

      Hi Nicola, love watching your videos, such enthusiasm for history and finds, well done xx

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому

      @@suzannelewis9817 Thank you Suzanne x

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому

      Thanks Cindy! so glad you enjoyed x

  • @presbyterosBassI
    @presbyterosBassI 3 роки тому +6

    That is a very elegant cardigan. Looking lovely, as usual.

  • @janmitchell641
    @janmitchell641 5 місяців тому

    I absolutely love your timeline art doll! She’s fantastic, right down to the finds, knee pads, everything! Now that is a true sign of respect and appreciation for what you do. It’s nice to see that you get some jolly rewards from this, like we get from you.❤️

  • @Carolbearce
    @Carolbearce 3 роки тому +14

    The catering button is a very cool find. Loved to see what you find and the history around them.

  • @crowznest438
    @crowznest438 2 роки тому +5

    The last part of the vid edited with your research and items cleaned up is fantastic! I know that's a lot of work but it makes your vids stand out.

  • @judylutz1702
    @judylutz1702 3 роки тому +6

    Sunday is my favorite day of the week. I look so forward to your videos.

  • @paulapirpignani4802
    @paulapirpignani4802 3 роки тому +6

    Always a pleasure! Thank you Nicola for the adventures! Love history xx

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Paula! x

    • @paulapirpignani4802
      @paulapirpignani4802 3 роки тому

      @@nicolawhitemudlark I would totally be down in the muck w you poking around if I were closer! I love this and enjoy watching yoU and Si! Continued blessings🐠🐟

  • @tonygiraldes7848
    @tonygiraldes7848 3 роки тому +16

    Just the greatest channel and content creator! 😊❤️

  • @ericball6000
    @ericball6000 3 роки тому +10

    Nicola, buttons buttons buttons everywhere, I say get the Nicola doll on the shelves by Christmas, it would make a smashing gift, cheers.

  • @divaden47
    @divaden47 3 роки тому +14

    My dear old Poppa was in the Army Catering Corps! Lovely to see one, sadly don't have his one just in a photo. Great finds!!

  • @sinjaja5836
    @sinjaja5836 3 роки тому +4

    Who wouldn't Love a beautiful old Nail? ... Or are we a little Strange? 😬 Loved the large Copper one. Thanks for this wonderful Episode!

  • @suzanneearp86
    @suzanneearp86 3 роки тому +42

    Nicola, I love mudlarking - by default! - alongside you. Did you know (you probably do!) That the remnant of tobacco still left in a pipe is called a "dottle"? Thank you for another lovely and informative video today.

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +16

      Hi Suzanne, no I didn't know that, but now I do and it's a wonderful word! Thank you so much

    • @rockreader4298
      @rockreader4298 3 роки тому +3

      Thank You, Suzanne. I just learned something new. : ) Dottle sounds much better than glob. Lol

  • @cyndybutler7330
    @cyndybutler7330 3 роки тому +29

    I’ve been following you for about 3 years but as Cynthia patterson , I love seeing what you find it’s the history and the wonder of where it’s been and who had it , it’s fascinating to me

  • @Beth_D
    @Beth_D 3 роки тому +6

    What a lot of lovely things you found! I jumped when I noticed the demon dog sat behind you during the round up 😱😂

    • @susanbdusan2785
      @susanbdusan2785 3 роки тому +2

      The more times I see it, the cuter it gets. Love that grin!

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +1

      @@susanbdusan2785 it's true, it does get cuter!!

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks Beth. Yes the dog is right at home now and is very happy x

  • @evastanford2249
    @evastanford2249 Рік тому

    Nicola, I enjoy what you do ,I see all those beautiful Little Rock’s and I have collected them all my life.Get me one and send to me,I would be so glad, I am almost 80 . I have never been to England and I do love your country. Love you and you what you do.God bless

  • @lindagomez3114
    @lindagomez3114 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful finds Nicola! My favorite is the Heart shaped Fossil! Love your Glamorous Jacket! Very Chic!!

  • @christyrich9495
    @christyrich9495 3 роки тому +4

    Your Barbie is awesome! Jennifer included such great details. Side note: Finding the comments on this video very informative

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Christy. Yes, we are so lucky to have such a great community on this channel I have to say. Everyone is so helpful and knowledgeable x

  • @aliencat11
    @aliencat11 3 роки тому +8

    Brilliant finds!! And I love mudlarking Barbie!!!!❤❤

    • @martinjcamp
      @martinjcamp 3 роки тому +2

      Mudlark Barbie is a Collector Doll for certain! How about a Mudlark Ken.... err.... Simon?

    • @aliencat11
      @aliencat11 3 роки тому +1

      @@martinjcamp perfect!

  • @richardpatterson2855
    @richardpatterson2855 2 роки тому

    I love watching to see what you find and listen to you talk about your findings

  • @barrysansom3801
    @barrysansom3801 2 роки тому

    What an interesting lady. I am so pleased to find this gem and look forward to seeing more 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @relicholic7508
    @relicholic7508 3 роки тому +40

    I thought it might have been a deck scupper off an old boat but rudderpintle sounds better to this landlubber. The army catering corps badge is a brilliant find. My maternal grandfather was a cook in the English army in WWII so that strikes close to my heart. I remember many a Sunday dinner of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding by his hand. He lived between Putney and Richmond and he used to take us on walks over chiswick bridge.Thanks for bringing back memories forgotten by a young lad of 6-10yrs old back in the late 60’s

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +4

      Thank you. what lovely memories too! x

    • @relicholic7508
      @relicholic7508 3 роки тому +3

      @Nicky L I almost edited that in after I read it. My grandad was actually born in Galway his father was a Connaught Ranger during the Great War.Great grandad was actually half Irish half Scottish but he moved his family to London around 1920. I didn’t understand why at the time but grand was quick to differentiate between the Irish and the English in conversation but if his Scottish heritage came up he had no comment and the genealogy talk was over with at that point. I should note that he was a Campbell but that’s another history lesson. Thank you for correcting me. I think that Galway grandad resented the fact that “the Devil’s Own” wasn’t reactivated so he was just a displaced Irishman serving in an Englishman’s army perchance? What do I know I’m half yank quarter Irish and quarter English; just another world mongrel. Sorry TMI

    • @moldering
      @moldering 3 роки тому

      Could that be a trail piece from a cannon?

    • @svenska81
      @svenska81 2 роки тому +1

      My dad was an American naval cook in WWII, and also made a roast with Yorkshire pudding for Sunday dinner. His maternal grandparents were from Yorkshire.

  • @thurin84
    @thurin84 3 роки тому +15

    4:14 sure looks like another coin in the upper left.
    always love the military finds!
    that big metal bracket looks like maybe a keel or rudder reinforcement.

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you!

    • @patstats1
      @patstats1 3 роки тому +5

      Certainly was a coin at frame 4:42 nestled in the space above your middle and index fingers of your left hand!

    • @lugenewhittenberger1983
      @lugenewhittenberger1983 3 роки тому +3

      Yes, I saw that, too. I was checking the comments to see if anyone else saw it.

  • @SecretSquirrelFun
    @SecretSquirrelFun Рік тому

    I’d want to get those beautiful nails out of the larger piece of metal. Those nails are just so beautiful. I just adore how some metals like copper are relatively unaffected by time and conditions. Just amazing.

  • @thethe6232
    @thethe6232 Рік тому

    Your keen eye never fails to amaze me Nicola. Another great Video. Thanks you.

  • @BigLisaFan
    @BigLisaFan 3 роки тому +6

    Army Catering Corps, formed 1941, amalgamated into the Royal Logistics Corps 1993. Those broad head nails would look nice if left full length and a hole drilled for a key chain or watch fob.
    Great and wonderful finds today. Each week a new adventure. Love from Canada.

  • @tracyriordan7011
    @tracyriordan7011 3 роки тому +9

    Nicola, you looked absolutely stunning. As did your little "Mini me" by Jennifer Kelly (fantastic job Jennifer! You got the black and white striped good luck tee, the pink boots, the little trowel, the hair was spot on, the little fanny pack, everything, including your recreation of the foreshore! I wax dying when it was shown!! You are awesome!! I loved this soooo much and Nicola adding it at the closing standing in the.mud on the foreshore was priceless)!!! ( : Plus your metal pieces fish was delightful and beautifully made as well as charming!
    Loved this whole video today! It was full of serendipitous surprises and interesting fun finds! ( : Have a great rest of your week! ( : 💖💖💖 Tracy ( :

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Tracy. I am so glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the lovely compliments! Sending you love and you have a great week too xx

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому

      Thank you! ❤️

    • @lawrencegt2229
      @lawrencegt2229 3 роки тому +1

      Lovely sentiment but can North American reviewers refrain from calling a bum bag/hip bag a f**** pack? It's a very rude word in the UK and not to be mentioned in polite discourse.
      Cheerio

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому

      @@lawrencegt2229 haha Lawrence 😃

  • @Stellar12316
    @Stellar12316 2 роки тому

    Oh how I do love your videos never stop making them you are rescuing are history cheers from the colonies of Canada

  • @frankparsons1629
    @frankparsons1629 2 роки тому

    Just so fascinating Nicola, many interesting and quirky bits n bobs sitting on the mud! Thank you for sharing.

  • @justdustino1371
    @justdustino1371 3 роки тому +46

    Before the American Revolution, in the American colonies, large straight trees suitable for use as a ship's mast were property of the crown, regardless of where they may be. A tax collector would mark these trees with the broad arrow using a hatchet and hammer. The Pine Tree Rebellion that preceded the War of Independence had to do with a Tax Collector finding illegally harvested trees with broad arrows on them in a saw mill.
    Not everything had a broad arrow though. Alot of British equipment was used by the Confederacy and brass pieces of a British bayonet scabbard I dug were stamped with a crown, and "V. R.".

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +9

      Thanks so much Dustin. I always appreciate the facts that you come out with including this one. I know that putting the broad arrow on even the nails helped prevent people from stealing them... x

    • @vicarious1717
      @vicarious1717 3 роки тому +7

      Mast Road got its name from the large white pine trees that were reserved by the King to make masts for the Royal Navy when New Hampshire lands were first granted. ... Anselm College and Pinardville, which was named after Edmond Pinard, a grocer who owned property on the Manchester/Goffstown town line.

    • @justdustino1371
      @justdustino1371 3 роки тому +10

      @@vicarious1717 Now that is interesting!
      It wasn't long ago I saw a house for sale up there, either in NH or VT, I don't remember! But the house , it had been renovated many times and had ultra modern appliances, up to date plumbing and wiring, etc..........The house was built in 1690! Most of the structure was original but I think it was mentioned that a closet in the kitchen was unmodified with the original 1690 door.

    • @Bill23799
      @Bill23799 3 роки тому +4

      I remember the first time I saw a " Broad Arrow " was while watching an episode of the Benny Hill Show. It was a sketch with prisoners and they all wore prison clothes with big broad arrows on them. Does that mean the prisoners were property of the Crown?

    • @barbaraflagg5380
      @barbaraflagg5380 3 роки тому +1

      Here in North Carolina, no doubt many, many tall pines were “marked” and used for British masts.

  • @gaiaocracy
    @gaiaocracy 3 роки тому +6

    Wow! Great opening sequence!

  • @mymagiclieswithin
    @mymagiclieswithin 3 роки тому +3

    Such a fun lark today! Always love seeing your finds. The Cap Badge and the Apostle spoon are just wonderful! Not only do I look forward to your round-ups with the clean up of the found treasures and the background on the items, but I love looking at your shelves behind you and seeing so many treasures sitting there that I was with you when they were found. Ah, such good times I have had on our many larks together, even though I am clear across the pond! Take care, stay safe. Keep all those you cherish close. ~Jen

  • @sandcoils4232
    @sandcoils4232 3 роки тому +7

    Awesome finds, love the history you found and saved!

  • @Adam-Gates-Mudlark
    @Adam-Gates-Mudlark 3 роки тому +13

    The mystery object could be something to support the end of a barge/boat. Beautiful finds Nicola, always love finding buttons!! Such personal finds.

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +4

      Thanks Adam! you could be right there. yes, buttons are so special aren't they!

    • @drunkdunc8738
      @drunkdunc8738 3 роки тому +2

      I think you're right about the end of a boat Adam, take a bow but expect some stern criticism 😬🍻

    • @simonperry330
      @simonperry330 3 роки тому +2

      One nail apeard to be stamped with the Ordanance Stamp up turned Arrow

  • @owlfethurz8377
    @owlfethurz8377 3 роки тому +4

    What an enjoyable video! As you turned over a rock and found another antique coin I was chuckling...all I ever find that way are squigly bugs! I loved the fish you crafted from the pieces of metal you found, you inspire me to be more creative. The Tideline Art Nic (aka Barbie) is wonderful, so many details. Thanks again!

  • @juanitabefort8829
    @juanitabefort8829 3 роки тому

    Oh my goodness! Nicola barbie!!! That was awesome jennifer!! Lovit!

  • @tokenhillbilly3745
    @tokenhillbilly3745 Рік тому

    U love them bc u know a person made them. It’s artistic skill. I appreciate all old stuff

  • @ibqdiaz
    @ibqdiaz 3 роки тому +5

    my favorite show! greetings from Mexicali, Mexico!!

  • @ashbell6712
    @ashbell6712 3 роки тому +4

    Super interesting finds and the extra info you provide on them adds even more great context. Thanks for another great Sunday treat nicola. From ash Xx

  • @AbuPaul
    @AbuPaul 3 роки тому +1

    Lovely lady and an incredible channel. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Thank you and Greetings from California :)

  • @sallystege7163
    @sallystege7163 2 роки тому

    Thank you for lovely video. Being an American, I sure enjoy your voice. What a great day.you had.

  • @timtaylor1365
    @timtaylor1365 3 роки тому +3

    Lovely finds Nicola. The iron ON OFF switch reminds me of a gold pendant I once saw at Garrard's jewellers - ON OFF switch for a woman's moods - ON was green emerald, OFF was a red ruby - rather appropriate I thought!

  • @renjones4708
    @renjones4708 3 роки тому +12

    The Apostle spoons make an appearance in the Starz series Outlander. You would love the books too. Watching from Missouri. My favorite Mudlarking adventures. I would love to buy one of your Art Fish, but find them only as Sold Out sadly.

    • @constancemiller3753
      @constancemiller3753 3 роки тому +3

      They always sell out:( I'm asking Santa Claus for a Christmas fish.🤞

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you. Yes I will have some on etsy eventually. It's taking me ages Im sorry! if you give me your email address i'll add it to the list and will let you know when there will be fish on etsy x

    • @elizabethscruggs1622
      @elizabethscruggs1622 3 роки тому +1

      If anyone hasn't seen Outlander it's a must watch! However, I would suggest watching from Episode 1 of the series. It's amazing and starting from the beginning will let u understand the progression and some of the mysteries. Really, it's done VERY WELL and the costumes are great.

  • @patstats1
    @patstats1 3 роки тому

    Fabulous cardigan! It makes you glow!

  • @momof2n8993
    @momof2n8993 Рік тому

    Loved seeing all your larks, the doll is adorable.

  • @aengusmacnaughton1375
    @aengusmacnaughton1375 3 роки тому +6

    Yay! Have not even started watching yet, but had to give you a shout-out!

  • @beckyjo8745
    @beckyjo8745 3 роки тому +7

    That mermaid pipe is so beautiful!!! You had good finds today!

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +2

      isn't it gorgeous. Germander is very good at spotting magical pipes

  • @melanienicholson2834
    @melanienicholson2834 2 роки тому

    I enjoyed your video and the follow through on the objects found is what will keep me coming back for more!!

  • @glennaw1547
    @glennaw1547 2 роки тому +1

    Another wonder video. Thank you for having another adventure and taking us along. We look forward to relaxing with you each week.

  • @ralphwood9865
    @ralphwood9865 3 роки тому +6

    Back again ,we went to dinner at our daughters.
    I agree 1100%with Dave Richards below, this chunk of metal was part of the fittings to a reasonably large rudder ,probably wooden, the broad arrow marked "Nails" are probably rivets that woud have held the wooden blade of the rudder and have a hole at the top "gudgeon" which would fit over the the Rudder pintles which are the hanging pins on which the gudgeons fit and pivot(there would be several of these depending on the size of the rudder and some mechanism at the head of the rudder to attach a tiller or other steering mechanism,This could have been a rudder on a Thames Barge or a Lighter both of which were used extensively on the Thames.Your's with the broad arrow and your location near Greenwich would indicate some Royal Naval attachment.
    I never tire of through research you turn up fascinating stories from history along with an appreciation of the natural history of the Thames be it a graceful swan or a gull pecking at some tit bit .I can see that Catering Corps button being featured in your upcomong talk which alas I wont be able to attend.I couldnt close without commenting on your gorgeous jacket all sparkly like your eyes and your hair so sleak and very glamourous.I also have to comment on your lack of Pink wellies in this vlog but fel a little better in that the Cindy doll was suitably attired.
    Great vlog Nicola so good to see you back ion your beloved Thames foreshore XXX

  • @cathafloat1195
    @cathafloat1195 3 роки тому +9

    We were a service family and our married quarter furniture, kitchen equipment etc had a “broad arrow”. We would call it a “bench mark”, though I read that a bench mark is used for surveying; you see them etched on the corner of a building or bridge, for instance. Don’t tell the queen but I have a brown stoneware mixing bowl, which I use for my Christmas puddings, has a bench mark

    • @philiphawley2915
      @philiphawley2915 2 роки тому

      @@chrisgrill6302 A bench mark denotes UK gov. property

  • @davidmarshall7752
    @davidmarshall7752 2 роки тому

    I can see how one would develop a great eye for seeing things in the mud. Cool.

  • @vickipease6653
    @vickipease6653 3 роки тому

    So cool to be you! Nice of you to save the flat fish! Loving your videos and the mini you!

  • @robertlowery5586
    @robertlowery5586 3 роки тому +5

    WOW! You always surprise us with something-really liked the opening today.

  • @maritarver4588
    @maritarver4588 3 роки тому +5

    I noticed the gourds in the background and wondered what the story was . I'm a member of the Texas Gourd Society and I'm so curious! BTW, I love Mud Girl!

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому

      Hi Mari. Wow, the Texas Gourd Society! Well someone in the USA sent me that dried gourd that they had painted. I really love it! It actually could be a bird box for nesting - as there is a hole in it

  • @thefightdoctor1257
    @thefightdoctor1257 3 роки тому +1

    The Nicola Doll is outstanding, that is a real treasure.

  • @PRR5406
    @PRR5406 3 роки тому +1

    You're passing over tons of bronze and copper ship fittings. The larger heavy item appears to be the remains of a ship's deadeye. Fascinating picking in the Thames. I'd love to join you on the flats. Only a little history has passed through those waters.

  • @blaynklsajfds
    @blaynklsajfds 3 роки тому +36

    That looks like a rudder pintle for a small boat

    • @justdustino1371
      @justdustino1371 3 роки тому +2

      Could be tip of a yardarm, or part of the masts and rigging.

    • @robchilders
      @robchilders 3 роки тому +4

      That's what I thought. Looks almost like the pintle from my sailboat rudder.

    • @davidlathrop9360
      @davidlathrop9360 3 роки тому +5

      Wikipedia has the plans for a 31 foot longboat here: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Longboat_31_ft_1801.jpg And I agree, it may be the upper pintle for the rudder of something that size.

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you

  • @Mountlougallops
    @Mountlougallops 3 роки тому +6

    My favorite video you’ve made so far. Loved the mermaid 🧜🏻‍♀️ appearing from the Thames and the fishy you saved was so precious. You had a great day. That cap badge and the glass seal were both cool food finds. I wonder what kind of cap it went on. A regular military cap or a special caterer’s cap? Was that a wine bottle? Or maybe water? Cool how that part was heavy enough that it survived perfectly intact, broken away from the bottle.
    Your talk will go brilliantly. I know this because that’s my 65th birthday 🎂
    Stay well. Stay safe. Take care Nicola 🤍🕊

  • @kennysherrill6542
    @kennysherrill6542 3 роки тому

    That was a very thoughtful gift, the Barbie Doll was ingenious. I have a number of Honk Kong coins from 1978 when I was there last and the other coins where very interesting as well. 👍👍👍👍👍❤🇺🇸

  • @bronwynleeper2806
    @bronwynleeper2806 3 роки тому +1

    What a lovely introduction!🌻

  • @AtheistOrphan
    @AtheistOrphan 3 роки тому +7

    My ex-squadie brother tells me that the insignia on the ACC cap badge was colloquially known as ‘the flaming piss-pot’.

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +1

      Oh my goodness! Love that :)

    • @michaeldicker4839
      @michaeldicker4839 3 роки тому +1

      Being an ex-squaddie I can confirm that ACC were known as Andy Capps' Commandos

    • @Mick028
      @Mick028 3 роки тому +1

      @b tuber That's the name I remember them by as well!

    • @WildPony001
      @WildPony001 2 роки тому

      @b tuber my sister was in the ACC based at CMH Aldershot. And by her cooking skills Aldershot Concrete Company is probably apt,lolol

  • @chriswhelan3412
    @chriswhelan3412 3 роки тому +3

    Lovely episode! Lots of interesting finds. Great idea to collect the modern coins to donate. It would be fun to have viewers guess how much you collect in a year. All the best, Chris from Florida

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Chris. That's a great idea!

    • @autumnrose76
      @autumnrose76 3 роки тому +1

      Whatever you collect maybe we can do a thing where we get people to match the amount for charity I’d love to help

  • @juanitabefort8829
    @juanitabefort8829 3 роки тому +1

    Oh, and i loved the fish you made with the metal finds..

  • @rebelyell2741
    @rebelyell2741 2 роки тому

    That was a good double sided, open end wrench you walked past. Always keep a useful tool

  • @deathstarHQ
    @deathstarHQ 3 роки тому +3

    Hi Nicola, I think the Mysterious find is a version of a Sistrum, some had extended rods for change in tone some didn't, the later Roman versions were more like this one.

  • @Mike-James
    @Mike-James 3 роки тому +8

    What I like is you can go over the same place over several tides and find something interesting. In my teens I found a silver sixpence on a beach but it had the the name of a trading company on it.

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому

      oh fabulous find. I would love to find something like that!

  • @goldbunny1973
    @goldbunny1973 2 роки тому

    ...in a dirty chunky mysterious sort of way. Love it. Anything with copper and shiny bits in it would get taken home with me no questions asked. It's a bit like playing "Where's Wally" but with a muddy shore instead of a book page. ..Oh I love that fishy picture, you could have that printed and sold as a Mudlarker's Channel T-Shirt.

  • @charlesperez9976
    @charlesperez9976 3 роки тому

    Oh crudddd,now I’m all preoccupied with you being shrunk!!!
    So,another Haiku for you!
    Nicola,so small!
    You find such tiny treasures!
    That’s why I love you!
    Ok I think I got the syllables right!

  • @drunkdunc8738
    @drunkdunc8738 3 роки тому +4

    Ah, so if the broad arrow points down either my beer or myself is the wrong way up ? 🤔Cheers Nicola 🍻

  • @matthewspencer5086
    @matthewspencer5086 3 роки тому +9

    Corvid 19 makes another appearance. It looks as if, he could be interviewed about his mudlarking experiences he would be quite proud of his collection of chicken bones.

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +1

      ha ha yes he would Matthew. That did make me chuckle! xx

  • @helenburke9507
    @helenburke9507 3 роки тому

    Wonderful day !! Such good fun and interesting!! History never stops. And you make it so interesting. You!!!!

  • @aengusmacnaughton1375
    @aengusmacnaughton1375 3 роки тому +2

    The doll is fantastic -- what a great gift and honor!

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  3 роки тому +1

      isnt it great!

    • @aengusmacnaughton1375
      @aengusmacnaughton1375 3 роки тому

      @@nicolawhitemudlark Awesome! Now I just need to find an overweight, grey-haired Ken doll for me!!!! :-)

    • @aengusmacnaughton1375
      @aengusmacnaughton1375 3 роки тому

      @@nicolawhitemudlark -- Oh I forgot -- the doll itself -- with the clothing and accessories -- is such a great tribute -- but the little diorama with teeny artifacts, and even a pipe with water draining into the Thames -- that is all fantastic! But you do deserve it!

  • @lindacarruthers3423
    @lindacarruthers3423 3 роки тому +2

    Another enjoyable piece of a day spent with you . What an eye you have developed for seeing the foreshore minutiae .When given a chance to look for the treasure you have spotted , I almost always fail .

  • @susanwylie9890
    @susanwylie9890 2 роки тому +1

    OMG ...just sitting down after dinner with a cuppa to enjoy Sir Tony on the telly...talking about the Thames, and who do I spot in her familiar striped top and flowing golden hair!!! Hello Nicola...on tv in New Zealand. But we don’t get too excited ...it’s probably a repeat!

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 роки тому

      Hi! Oh how funny. I hope you enjoyed it. I remember that outing very well. It was a lot of fun xx

  • @danellabarnes-penman1118
    @danellabarnes-penman1118 3 роки тому +1

    Another favorite channel to view in a Sunday in the US. Loved seeing you celebrate with Si on his recent birthday! Thank you for history and stories and great finds.

  • @rogerdempsey7227
    @rogerdempsey7227 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome information about your fines and history and your video lovely photos of the day fines you stay blessed and see you again on the next episode O so had a wonderful birthday sorry you didn't get to be there 🙏🥰❤

  • @diannehardwick950
    @diannehardwick950 3 роки тому

    What an intriguing collection of items. Father Thames gives gifts yet again.

  • @johnwoodcock3208
    @johnwoodcock3208 3 роки тому

    Well done as always princess Nicola!!👍

  • @baykittygirls9520
    @baykittygirls9520 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Nicola, for another always fun and educational video! 💖

  • @MaMaSmo123
    @MaMaSmo123 3 роки тому +1

    Love your channel. US here. Usually watch on big TV can’t comment there but here to see what the heck that Navy piece might be lol. If you find out please include in next video. Curiosity killing me…..
    But while I’m here… great channel always interesting, always entertaining & always relaxing.
    Great job! God Bless & happy mudlarking to you!!❤️💐👍🏻🍀

  • @lewisx410
    @lewisx410 2 роки тому

    Looking particularly lovely in this video, Nicola 🥰☺️

  • @66CLASS
    @66CLASS 3 роки тому

    you have good days & bad days on the Thames you had a Fantastic one lots of lovely finds . PS my wife loves your Glittery top

  • @ShortOrderCook
    @ShortOrderCook 3 роки тому +1

    I cant tell you how much I absolutely enjoy your videos - they are always fascinating and I love your enthusiasm. The catering core badge is such wonderful serendipity! Thankyou Nicola!

  • @paulbenson2452
    @paulbenson2452 3 роки тому

    Dear Nicola,
    What can I say. Excellent video. You are an amazing teacher. I look forward to what you come up with next. Thank you.
    Poppet

  • @annettefournier9655
    @annettefournier9655 3 роки тому

    Thanks Nicola. Just love the fish you made from all the little metal bits. Clever girl! 💜

  • @christinaczarnecki625
    @christinaczarnecki625 3 роки тому

    love your bits and pieces fish !!! what fantasy ! and the barbie , LOL!!!

  • @jambarreturns9060
    @jambarreturns9060 2 роки тому

    Nicola has such a keen eye for detail and spots the tiniest buttons and nails, plus she is absolutely gorgeous. Carry on Nicola, you are fantastic.

  • @kwenim1
    @kwenim1 3 роки тому

    Hi nick your one beautiful lady, thank you for sharing all you do, simon.xx

  • @TheMarmardog
    @TheMarmardog 2 роки тому

    I always love all the old worn bricks and pieces of masonry, what a beautiful garden path you could construct with those.

  • @gerseygal3633
    @gerseygal3633 3 роки тому

    Nicola, great finds this mudlarking....I love all the history that's in the Thames...

  • @bethpeelar3435
    @bethpeelar3435 3 роки тому

    Best part is your bits & bobs fish made from all the little metal bits. Love it