What did I find on the hottest day of the year? Mudlarking the River Thames in London (July 2022)
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2022
- On one of the hottest days on record here in the UK where better place to be than on the foreshore of the River Thames! And on this hot day, I got some super hot finds! Take a look and let me know what your favourite is! (I don't often wear shorts when Im mudlarking but on Monday 18th July the weather was the hottest it has ever been over here in London and this called for a change of the usual clothing!).
I did question my sanity at one point as it really was oppressively hot, even by the water. Luckily I had plenty of water with me and a straw hat lent to me by my friend Rebecca!
This fabulous photo which I used on my thumbnail was taken by Hannah Smiles a couple of years ago! Thank you Hannah. See more portraits of mudlarks here:-
hannahsmiles.com/Mudlark-Port...
During this video I talk about the Totally Thames Festival coming up in September 2022. There will be plenty of mudlarking themed events and I will be showing my finds on 3/4 September at Watermen's Hall in London and also at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich on 10/11 September. I'll also be doing a talk on 10th September at 3.30pm at the Maritime Museum. It is free but you just need to book tickets here:-
thamesfestivaltrust.org/whats...
Do take a look at the large selection of events on offer during September.
On September 24/25 I'll be in Cornwall with Simon Bourne of @Sifinds for some detecting. Email sifinds@outlook.com to book your space, No charge for non-detectorists. Or email me via my website.
And find details of the transferware collectors club here!
www.transferwarecollectorsclu...
If you are tempted to try mudlarking then dont forget that you need a permit. You can find out all the details here at the port of london authority website
www.pla.co.uk/Environment/Tha...
Follow me on twitter and instagram for more Thames finds and content @tidelineart
See you soon.
Nicola
Nicola White
www.tidelineart.com
The greatest treasure found mudlarking the Thames is, of course, Nicola White! Another great set of outings, Nic. Glad you survived the extreme heat in one piece.
It still amazes me that glass and clay pipes can stay pretty much intact for so long , and a bonus history lesson from you Nicola x
Epic presentation as always Nicola & I have to give special gratitude to the firefighters around the world. I live several hours away from the Oak fire currently burning near Yosemite Park in California. Yet the smoke has traveled to my area where I am constantly reminded of the selfless work of those who are out there sacrificing for us all.
I love your work, Nicola. There's something for everyone...history, geology, architecture in the background, biology in the birds, I truly enjoy it so much. 40 degrees is pretty normal here in Australia in the summer, but it must have been challenging for you. Couldn't have been in a better place. Thanks for taking us with you.
Yes,I understand what you mean “getting in the zone “ ! Seems as though all is a chaotic jumble of rock “and “trash” ,then suddenly a treasure pops out and then that’s all that is visible! “Love it “ ❤ And enjoy your sharing of a fascinating hobby ,😊Thank you for letting us “hunt” with you ! 👍🏻🙀👵🏻😱🖖🏼👽🐲. 👍🏻🌵ARIZONA ,USA🇺🇸❤💕❤🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Hi Nicola, lovely to see you again. You are the highlight of my week since my husband passed away from Covid a year ago. You help my depression to be less. Thank you and love from Lindsay in Lancashire.
Thanks for another spellbinding video. It is incredibly relaxing to sit back and watch as the curious finds are uncovered from the sludge. I was so happy for you as the form of the well-preserved lead soldier was revealed. Despite the blistering heat on these days, you certainly came back with a respectable bounty of treasures. I can hardly wait to see where you’ll take us next! We’ll tune in as you and Si-Finds set off on the much anticipated metal detecting adventure in the near future ♥️
oh that squirrel, haaaaaa, she's doing what comes natural foraging, eeeeeee! Love your program and how we get history education, Thank You Very
"Don't judge a padlock by it's crusty exterior" -- that could very well apply to me!!! 🙂
Watching this is like relaxing meditation. I especially love the clips of the birds and ducks intermingled….wish I could be there in the middle of it.
Oh, I loved the mother pigeon and her baby and the squirrel at the end of your video! How cute! Of course I enjoyed the rest of the video too! Many thanks for allowing us to mudlark along with you Nicola! Big hugs and much love to you!
It makes complete sense to me. You’re making me wish I lived in London. I love doing what you’re doing here on the west coast of Canada
The back view of the lead soldier still has good detail! You can see He is wearing a curved swod and an axe on His backpack! Nice find!
How nice, i had started to write "What happened to your friend the squirrel" as i was looking on the screen, and there it was IN THE HOUSE 🐿 Sweet 🥰
As a mason I’m on my knees a lot whenever I am doing flat work and I use a simple 1-1/4” gardening knee pad made out of foam rubber. So much better than sweaty knee pads and the binding of the straps. Love your channel! Peace from San Diego
Thank you Nicola for suffering in the heat for us to enjoy mudlaring with you. Great finds as usual, with the history to go with them. I find it so interesting watching you on the foreshore plus seeing the wildlife. 💕🇦🇺
Ah Nicola. As usually, you have swept me away to a better place. Thank you-I very much needed that. Congrats on your pretty-much-perfect soldier! Also...mom and baby pigeon love!
Always interesting to see what you dig up from centuries past.
Wonderful channel to watch, very enjoyable and relaxing. Thankyou for sharing with us all Nicola 🦆
that Skittle type bottle was so satisfyingly chunky. There was something in the mud to the right, perhaps an offering lamp. Always on these "what do you see" moments there are so many thing I want to touch and check out. 🙂 Your padlock came out beautifully with so much detail