Discovering NEW Mudlarking spots by boat! Thames treasures await!

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024
  • We were invited by the Martine Voluntary Service to ride with them up the Thames to find new Mudlarking spots. These guys do great work so please check out the links below. For more Mudlarking bit.ly/3gEwazx
    Find an MVS near you www.mvs.org.uk/
    MVS on Facebook / mvshq
    Check out Nicola White's fantastic Mudlarking channel ‪@nicolawhitemudlark‬
    Why not become a Patron and support my future Mudlarking videos?
    / sifinds
    My Etsy store where you can buy my up-cycled bottles and more!
    www.etsy.com/u...
    Music by Si-finds and Rephrase 594 / user-484438352
    / @rephrase594
    #mudlover #luckinthemuck #sifinds
    To Mudlark the Thames foreshore legally you need a permit from the PLA, please see their website for more details
    pla.co.uk/Envir...
    Other websites to check out
    www.mudlarking.com
    www.thamesbuttons.com
    www.hovercrafthistoryhunters.com
    © Simon Bourne 2021

КОМЕНТАРІ • 415

  • @Sifinds
    @Sifinds  3 роки тому +24

    Thanks for watching Mudlovers! For more Mudlarking click here ua-cam.com/video/2IRh1PvDuUE/v-deo.html

  • @sandylee9564
    @sandylee9564 3 роки тому +30

    You guys are much more than mere mudlarkers. Environmentalists, volunteer using your own time, money and skills to help your community and city, I've seen compassion and caring about the most mundane thing such as a one eyed doll that begs to join the other Thames orphans, or the beat up metal ships lantern that filled with light once again. It is all so magical. And, it's all done with a smile.

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому +1

      Aw thanks Sandy

  • @nicolawhitemudlark
    @nicolawhitemudlark 3 роки тому +64

    Great video Si. I was spoilt for finds that day. Thanks for inviting me along! x

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому +12

      It was a pleasure mud bud!

    • @murder13love
      @murder13love 3 роки тому +6

      Sometimes I'm gutted I moved away from London, you're lucky to have your passion on your doorstep :)

    • @middleagecrazy4234
      @middleagecrazy4234 2 роки тому +1

      I love when you do things together and with other friends. Seems so fun to laugh together.

  • @Catmoore60
    @Catmoore60 3 роки тому +36

    I know in theory that the Thames is a massive river, but when you show these sorts of vids, it really brings it home. It’s so cool to be able to share these outings with you all. Thanks! Especially since I’m unable to get out or do much per being my mom with Alzheimer’s primary caregiver. Your vids really help take my mind away for a refreshing bit, and my mom likes to watch them too! She especially likes Si’s accent!

    • @eileenw6002
      @eileenw6002 3 роки тому +6

      Similar situation for me. I’m caregiving for my husband who has Ataxia. These videos are so interesting and fun to watch. I had no idea how large the river is! Our Chicago river is a tiny creek compared to the Thames! Thank you for such great content!

  • @Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum
    @Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum 3 роки тому +16

    Highest praise for those MVS guys and all of the services they provide and to those who's lives they have changed!

  • @kathyastrom1315
    @kathyastrom1315 3 роки тому +17

    I love waving back at people! When I was a little girl and we visited Grandma’s farm on Sunday, after running around and climbing the apple trees, we would occasionally sit in the front yard under the big tree and wave at the rare car driving past. We loved it when they would wave back.

  • @theklawilkinson6217
    @theklawilkinson6217 3 роки тому +32

    What a wonderful experience. Looks like the two of you had a blast. Shout out to Duncan and Frank - what a great organization. Love all the finds especially the lead types. Nicola may have to share her pie recipes!

  • @yarnycat_crochet
    @yarnycat_crochet 3 роки тому

    I love it when Sci and Nick do a collab together. 😊

  • @Wvnursey
    @Wvnursey 3 роки тому +16

    What a beautiful day on the Thames! Simon and Nicola together is always fantastic! Well done both of you learning how to drive the boat! And of course lovely finds! Cheers!

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому

      Cheers Cindy! 👍🏻🐾🧡

  • @ErichVonNasty
    @ErichVonNasty 3 роки тому +15

    Nicola really should market a signature line of stripey shirts. I’d buy one.

  • @phoebejones2070
    @phoebejones2070 3 роки тому +25

    Giving the ole' legs an airing there I see Simon.....first flash of the season?

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому +2

      Had to be done. Haha

    • @phoebejones2070
      @phoebejones2070 3 роки тому +3

      @@Sifinds And I thought mine were white.

  • @Aksnowberry
    @Aksnowberry 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for letting us be a part of your fantastic finds!!! Love watching Si and Nic digging in the muck to find treasures together!!! As always the fantastic duo of luck in the muck, a most excellent team!!

  • @janicescragg2388
    @janicescragg2388 3 роки тому +19

    I loved this episode. Wish we had someone here that could teach river boating on the North Saskatchewan River. I want badly to get out on the River but feel intimidated by it. It is a fickle river near Edmonton because the depth is subject to the mountains and the dam up River. I almost lost a pair of pants once that I had thought were far enough away from the waters edge but the water level had snuck up on them while I was busy rockhounrding😜😁. Even though the other finds were cool my favorite is the match striker. So good to see you and Nicola out hunting together again.

  • @janisfallstich1567
    @janisfallstich1567 3 роки тому +12

    Love when you two team up to "lark" together. Thanks Si and Nicola. All the best from Michigan 😊

  • @Beth_D
    @Beth_D 3 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful day with beautiful people! ❤️

  • @amandapittar9398
    @amandapittar9398 3 роки тому +16

    Should have known Nicola would know her way around a good pie and how to decorate them. They looked delicious. Picnic food is always good, especially the homemade stuff. Your finds were great. Had me sighing. I used to live a five min walk from Wandsworth Bridge. Ah, memories.

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому +3

      Cool! Cheers!

  • @diverdannavyvet9672
    @diverdannavyvet9672 3 роки тому +4

    Simon you always have 'Luck In The Muck' just being in Nocola's company. What a lovely, intelligent woman.

  • @elainedavies8485
    @elainedavies8485 3 роки тому +2

    Great to see you back with Nicola on the foreshore . So many interesting finds ! Really enjoyed the video as always but then again Sunday's wouldn't be Sunday's without you !!

  • @thurin84
    @thurin84 3 роки тому +3

    its so nice of frank and duncan (and the other of the mvs) to volunteer teaching their boat handling skills. i wonder how many tight spots they saved people from getting into with their expertise?
    it must be exciting getting to search new, hard to get to seldom if ever searched territory!

  • @chrisosh9574
    @chrisosh9574 3 роки тому +2

    Two really nice guys, it's people like that who help to keep the humanity in society. I really liked the match striker!

  • @aengusmacnaughton1375
    @aengusmacnaughton1375 3 роки тому +5

    Great to see any volunteer folks helping out with navigating and boating! And wow -- the fastest way to travel in London, zipping down the Thames in a boat!!! :-)

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому

      Great isn’t it. Cheers pal! 👍🏻🐾🧡

  • @rosaliezatser1980
    @rosaliezatser1980 3 роки тому +1

    awesome camera effects of the people circling on the waters !!!!! Love this video and the humourous comments...

  • @Marcel_Audubon
    @Marcel_Audubon 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful sunny day - thanks for taking us along, Simon!

  • @debbiedavis-polimeni5785
    @debbiedavis-polimeni5785 3 роки тому

    I live in Melbourne, Australia, the lockdown capital of the world. Thank you Si and Nicola for helping me get through some long, lonely days. Your knowledge and enthusiasm for artifacts found has been wonderful to watch. Thank you for taking me on your adventures through the mud and muck. Thumbs up also to the History Hunters and their hovercraft. Cheers to all.

  • @Marcel_Audubon
    @Marcel_Audubon 3 роки тому +1

    Unique symbols associated with each saint show up in lots (most?) older religious iconography. Many are still instantly recognizable today: X-shaped crucifix for St. Andrew, a woman holding out a veil will be St. Veronica, etc. - St. Peter's symbol is the Keys of the Kingdom (Heaven).

  • @tonygiraldes7848
    @tonygiraldes7848 3 роки тому +3

    Wow😊 my two favs! Together again 👍just the greatest 😊♥️

  • @bettedonavon2168
    @bettedonavon2168 3 роки тому

    Please thank Frank and Duncan...what delightful men and volunteers on the waters of London 🚤🌊💦💟💟

  • @glennaw1547
    @glennaw1547 3 роки тому

    What a wonderful day. Thank you for taking us along.

  • @murder13love
    @murder13love 3 роки тому +2

    What a brilliant day you had!

  • @jeanneamato8278
    @jeanneamato8278 2 роки тому

    Those 2 gentleman were lovely. How nice of them to give you a trip.

  • @penelopeshaffer5143
    @penelopeshaffer5143 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful day!

  • @helenburke9507
    @helenburke9507 3 роки тому

    Great treasure trove place!!! Thank You so much Sy and Nic for bringing us along!!! Great day and beautiful sun shine. Be safe. Stay well.

  • @billiehydrick6417
    @billiehydrick6417 3 роки тому +2

    The candy cane stirring stick ic awesome thanks for sharing never disappointed Si thank ya again

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому +1

      Cheers Billie 👍🏻🐾🧡

  • @victorromeo2238
    @victorromeo2238 3 роки тому +3

    A lovely trip on the river and some cool finds it's all you need for a great day . stay safe...V...

  • @PolyvoreThea
    @PolyvoreThea 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing such a wonderful organization! Keeping skills alive is vital. Great finds!

  • @MC-342
    @MC-342 3 роки тому +1

    Very good video as usual. Thank you. 👍

  • @sisD
    @sisD 3 роки тому +1

    Great finds Si & Nic! Sandwiches look delish Nic. Pork pot Just waiting for you Nic. Nice day out! You two. 🍀

  • @wadeaminute
    @wadeaminute 3 роки тому +8

    Ohh please Si use the boats ; it can open up new mud larking foreshore territory : Take a free boat say every month take your pals plus the beautiful Nichola with her pies too - Thoroughly enjoyed this video and it’s quirky finds - But-the two guys explaining the boats charity was awesome - Well done 👍

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому

      Thanks Diane!!

  • @impunitythebagpuss
    @impunitythebagpuss 3 роки тому

    What a totally perfect day! Good weather, good friends and great finds! And excellent pasties!

  • @alexcarle8086
    @alexcarle8086 3 роки тому +1

    What a great day you both had. Love the type face and ointment pots most. Great fellas from MVS 🚤

  • @Whocares.........
    @Whocares......... 3 роки тому +1

    Well done Simon! Thanks

  • @Adam-Gates-Mudlark
    @Adam-Gates-Mudlark 3 роки тому +10

    What’s the secret pie ingredient 😄😄😂😂 lol!! Nicolas pendant is lovely, so much detail. Love the ointment pot. Lovely video Simon ... sorry I mean, Captain Simon.

  • @diverdannavyvet9672
    @diverdannavyvet9672 3 роки тому +1

    KUDOS to the lads from the Maritime Voluteer Service.
    We have similar organizations in the States. Great training that keeps everyone on the water safer.

  • @sarahwyss7374
    @sarahwyss7374 3 роки тому +8

    Really enjoyed this and learning about the MVS. How great is that!?!

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому

      Thanks Sarah! 👍🏻🐾🧡

  • @tereselapree222
    @tereselapree222 3 роки тому

    How fun to get some boating lessons! You never know when you might need such skill! Getting a couple lessons then you can rent a skiff to search the lesser searched foreshore! Loved today’s lark!

  • @purpleplump6650
    @purpleplump6650 3 роки тому +1

    What a great day out, good to meet Frank and Duncan too. Great finds on an unexplored part of the foreshore!! 🤗

  • @lindagomez3114
    @lindagomez3114 3 роки тому +1

    Sunday Funday Si!! You're like Where's Waldo? You're everywhere!!

  • @paulapirpignani4802
    @paulapirpignani4802 3 роки тому +2

    Yeah! A doubly good Sunday!💛💛

  • @andreamyers6144
    @andreamyers6144 3 роки тому +4

    My favorite 2 mudlarkers!

  • @marthaanderson2656
    @marthaanderson2656 3 роки тому

    what a beautiful day, so much blue!!!! Two of my favorite larkers together, It is a happy Sunday

  • @gernkmccory3836
    @gernkmccory3836 3 роки тому +2

    Bloody marvellous, best wishes to you all.

  • @sherrydeken5956
    @sherrydeken5956 3 роки тому +8

    Wonderful video Simon, and I didn't know you were a graphic designer that is so cool. Real nice thing those guys are doing for the community too.......Happy hunting

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому

      Yes! Thank you!

  • @craigfreeman7665
    @craigfreeman7665 3 роки тому +1

    I enjoy this greatly when I was a teen in Amesbury Massachusetts USA I found many old bottles dumps found lots ot things.bottles,figurines,dishes,bowls,cups,locks,keys,jewelry,jugs,coins and a model T hubcap

  • @ricksheetz1873
    @ricksheetz1873 3 роки тому +4

    some nice finds, enjoyed the 2 men with you all, if I were over there I'd take advantage of their organization I hope they get more people to join them great thing their doing

  • @marionbowler5440
    @marionbowler5440 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely awesome Si, loved the geese/ ducks on the barge. And the lovely match striker, well done you. Enjoy your week Si. 🇨🇦🐘🍁👣🤗

  • @davidmurray9844
    @davidmurray9844 3 роки тому +1

    What a great team, thank you for sharing

  • @christineaygin6701
    @christineaygin6701 3 роки тому +4

    Hi Si , lovely to see you and Nic larking again together, that's a great service that the volunteers provide for the community. Btw I used to play with those gobs in the 60's , style was exactly the same . Take care xx

    • @pennycarter3433
      @pennycarter3433 3 роки тому

      I played with them in the early 1950's. They were the same then, we called them dabs.

  • @ralphwood9865
    @ralphwood9865 3 роки тому +1

    Nice vlog Si thank you .

  • @karenpelletier5707
    @karenpelletier5707 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the fun video! Looks like you two had a great time with fun finds!

  • @londonschoolofwigmaking5793
    @londonschoolofwigmaking5793 10 місяців тому

    I've got a bit of a crush on Si. He's so enthusiastic and positive, with that cheeky cockney laugh.

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull3483 3 роки тому

    Thank you Simon. Such a great organization and mudlark.

  • @heidiavera5071
    @heidiavera5071 3 роки тому

    So much fun when you both get together and mud lark great to take the boat over there and back with the MVS! What a beautiful bird Si and Nicola you found wonderful finds today

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 3 роки тому +1

    Nice Frank and Duncan 👍!!! Nice finds Simon and Nicola real fun video !!!; )

  • @sallya.2412
    @sallya.2412 3 роки тому +1

    A beautiful day out there to enjoy mudlarking. How wonderful of Frank and Duncan to take you and Nic out to that spot. Really interesting work they do. Good finds for the day.

  • @adventuresunknown1013
    @adventuresunknown1013 2 роки тому

    Yes it’s amazing how much nicer people are when they’re on a boat in the water ways.

  • @bertallsort694
    @bertallsort694 3 роки тому +1

    Really good insight into what community support is available that definatly I'm sure most are unaware of! Great piece of film.

  • @elizabethingram9784
    @elizabethingram9784 3 роки тому +1

    Such a great video!! Enjoying life on your beautiful River Thames. Love the bridges and the MVS guys, so handsome! LOL Luvly-dubly

  • @dudley8671
    @dudley8671 3 роки тому +3

    Si🧡thanks for highlighting the *MVS.* What an interesting organization; *truly impressed with thier mission.* Clearly, you & Nicola were rewarded for making this connection with your impressive array of finds!👍 Dudley 😊

  • @penny6658
    @penny6658 3 роки тому +1

    I really enjoyed this video. It looked so much fun going over on the boat - and you both had a go at the helm!! How exciting. Some fabulous finds too. Love it when you and Nic go larking together :-)

  • @ShortOrderCook
    @ShortOrderCook 3 роки тому +4

    Its like you both went shopping! What a beautiful day weather-wise! Lots of coin finds and I really liked your buttons Si. Thanks for the day out!

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks!! 👍🏻🐾🧡

  • @susanpye9821
    @susanpye9821 3 роки тому +1

    My two favourite mud larking people the finds. where brilliant what a beautiful day the boat ride was awesome.

  • @steveshepherd2712
    @steveshepherd2712 3 роки тому +1

    A very different view of London when you take the river trip.
    Lots of researchable finds, fun to put the old deer stalker hat on and get on the computer just like Sherlock would do 😉

  • @ediefolta9494
    @ediefolta9494 3 роки тому

    Great episode! My two favorite mudlarking buddies! And so happy to see that Nic got a new jacket to keep her warm and dry!

  • @SnowPink90
    @SnowPink90 6 місяців тому

    Great finds!! What a great way to help people who are down and out. It was so nice to hear how the two gents helped that one man in rehab and how the man would’ve been at home in bed but instead, he was out on the water. That’s so great!!! While you were talking to the two gents I was noticing how fast the water was moving. Incredible!!
    Great video SI!!🌊🐬

  • @Bebbis77
    @Bebbis77 3 роки тому

    Si, your glass rod could be a glass cane for making beads, or doing lamp work. The Battersea Rail Bridge is beautiful. Great job Nick and Si on powering the motor. Lovely finds. Have a great rest of the week!

  • @eileenmurphy5718
    @eileenmurphy5718 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing this service and the finds

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому

      My pleasure 👍🏻🐾🧡

  • @Wreckdiver59
    @Wreckdiver59 3 роки тому +1

    Pretty cool to see some familiar London sites from the water. Plenty of nice finds today along with a bit of history. Thanks for the video 👍

  • @andrewmurrell4962
    @andrewmurrell4962 8 місяців тому

    All the years I lived in Putney I wished there was something like MVS, the Thames is a beautiful river but so under used. Well done guys, keep up the fantastic work.

  • @normiron736
    @normiron736 3 роки тому +3

    Another cool vid! Would love to see you, Nichola and Addictedtobleeps all out together in the hovercrafts sometime, that would be totally epic! Loved the match striker, btw. Thanks again for making the sunday afternoon complete 👍👍🇬🇧

  • @marydegenkolb9603
    @marydegenkolb9603 3 роки тому +1

    Simon, we have an organization like that here in the US, its the Coast Guard Aux. and they teach water safety, help in rescues, education and social projects. If you own a boat or even a canoe, you must have their class on safety. So its nice to see our cousins across the sea. As well as some great finds. Kit and Caboodles found a lion pot and several pieces. The lion faces are applicated and are easily removed. But they are still looking for a complete one. Love the tour of the Thames.

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому

      Nice one Mary!

  • @corrineingerson8267
    @corrineingerson8267 3 роки тому

    Man you guys and gals live in the most remarkable place. It is so beautiful there.

  • @bernardetebueno7081
    @bernardetebueno7081 3 роки тому +1

    Olá from Brazil Wanderful finds thanks 😸 sucesso sempre

  • @impunitythebagpuss
    @impunitythebagpuss 3 роки тому +1

    Yay...love Sundays! Saving this for later! Can't wait to see you both ...and meatpies!

  • @superbellabeau
    @superbellabeau 3 роки тому +1

    Two of the same pipe stems! You two are twinning! Lots of luck in the muck for you both! 😊

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому +1

      haha, thank you

  • @kathyn8780
    @kathyn8780 3 роки тому

    great video tonight and what a wonderful voluntary team on the Thames ....

  • @phoebejones2070
    @phoebejones2070 3 роки тому +2

    Nice lot of finds today and nice to see Nicola as well.

  • @bnanabelle
    @bnanabelle 3 роки тому +3

    KEWL finds - sailing - company - weather - place . So again thanks for bringing us along (highlight of the weekend) 😍

  • @TwospotzArtAndCraft
    @TwospotzArtAndCraft 3 роки тому

    What a nice day out, nice friends, nice boat on the Thames etc. Thanks for the little extra Bridge Spotting treat. :-D

  • @goodpeople5676
    @goodpeople5676 3 роки тому +1

    Wow a lifetime experience....Awesome Enjoy
    With Love from SAM
    Guwahati Assam INDIA

  • @missmaryhdream6560
    @missmaryhdream6560 3 роки тому +1

    Hello there love these mudlarking vids. Brings out the child in my ♥ heart. Find it thrilling and I look forward to Wathching, love buttons and pipes.

  • @mythdemeanor5268
    @mythdemeanor5268 3 роки тому +2

    That was so awesome! You guys should do that again!!!!

  • @dantoddp1
    @dantoddp1 3 роки тому

    Great finds ! It is always great to see more of the Thames.

  • @llmifg
    @llmifg 3 роки тому +1

    Now you've got a line on transportation! Martine Voluntary Service seems a terrific organization, and nice guys. You're putting London's rep to shame with all the sunny weather.

  • @gailarmstrongmowat1803
    @gailarmstrongmowat1803 3 роки тому +2

    Informative, interesting and fun, Thank you Si & Nicola, I look forward to Sundays to mudlark along with you.

    • @Sifinds
      @Sifinds  3 роки тому

      Thanks Gail! 👍🏻🐾🧡

  • @keepdigginmetaldetecting
    @keepdigginmetaldetecting 3 роки тому +4

    The pies look great, Nic. I wish I was there too!

  • @CountessKitten
    @CountessKitten 2 роки тому

    Simon, Im hooked on your videos!!!! I simply LOVE THEM! Thank you for bringing us along!

  • @francescalittle4414
    @francescalittle4414 3 роки тому +1

    Good video. I liked the talk about volunteering at the end ❤️

  • @CreatingwithWinglessAngel
    @CreatingwithWinglessAngel 3 роки тому +1

    Must be exciting to mudlark near such a big river.

  • @theresabraddock9310
    @theresabraddock9310 3 роки тому

    THIS is one of my favorites. eclectic and unusual finds plus motoring under the many scenic bridges and landmarks and includes Nicola and boat 'driving' instructions. btw we used to call it "driving' when it was a little motor boat. hehe

  • @GloriaL28
    @GloriaL28 3 роки тому

    If Nicola doesnt make her fortune with a mudlark find------ she could be a master pie Baker ---- not forgetting Si of course, great video.