Hi everyone thank you for your extremely useful and kind comments with suggestions for ID and extra info etc.. on the finds in today's video. I really appreciate them. And - if you are interested in purchasing some of Wendy Meister's amazing Thames themed jewellery, then you can find her folksy site link here:- folksy.com/shops/ClarkJewellery Thank you! xox
hi nicola! as usual this is very fun!! wondering what that music was just before the cut to your studio? kind of western guitar instrumental.. would love to know..
I just love it when you say 'spot the find' and show us a pile of brown wet things against a brown wet background ! You have xray eyes, incredible! xoxoxo
My Mum was a St. John VAD nursing at Haslar Hospital for part of WW2. She was also a shelter nurse in London, experiencing the blitz in London first hand. She said that she always felt safe if she was wear her tin headwear! She was a super Mum, and incredibly compassionate. Thank you Mum for your example.
Awesome video Nicola. That buckle was absolutely Adorable. So was the pipe. Loved to hear the research near the end of the video. Thanks for a fantastic end to my Sunday 🙂😊
So interesting Nicola. I love the way you always bring the past back to life and introduce us to people and events that we probably would never have heard of otherwise. Plus you help clean up the foreshore and make beautiful art out of other peoples' rubbish. You are truly the treasure!
Just wanted to say thank you, Nicola. Your video has lifted my spirits today. I’m guessing we all are having those kinds of days as of late. This latest one popped up at the precise time. I can imagine all the effort that goes into creating just one video. Again, thank you. You’re a special lady and you’re efforts are sincerely appreciated. Please stay safe and well.
Tori S, I agree. These are difficult times and it is hard to stay positive. Nicola definitely brightens my day as well. Just wanted to let you know you are not alone and please keep your spirits up!!! 🙏🏻❤️
Hi Tori! Im so glad that this has given you a little lift - and that gives me huge pleasure to know that. That's what Im here for! And I really thank you for letting me know. you're right, it is difficult at the moment. Going to the river certainly helps to lift my spirits and Im so pleased I can pass some of that on. Sending you much love from here in London xoxox
Someone commented:' who watches TV anymore?' Well I am one that doesn't watch TV anymore because I find my computer or my phone much better and more informative. And I love Nicholas Channel because I learned so much. Thank you Nicola for all you do
Hi Nicola, fascinating as usual and the fishing hook especially which may be a older than you imagine. If you look on Pinterest and search for 'Fishing hooks 10th C York' you will see a collection of hooks on red baize which look very similar to the one you found.
Hey Nicola! Happy St. Nicholas Day! In the Greek Orthodox tradition it’s our Namesday today. He is also the patron saint of sailors, which is perfect for your mudlarking adventures and will bring you good luck. Happy treasure hunting⚓️ P.S. You are gorgeous 😍
Ah thank you Nicholas! That is so kind of you. And do you know, I totally forgot it is St Nicholas Day! When I lived in Holland as a child, we celebrated that day and had chocolate in our shoes left by Saint Nicholas. Thank you for reminding me of that xx Happy St Nicholas day to you too!
That worked bone is really intriguing; it's a bit big, but it's shaped exactly like a mandolin plectrum. Doubt it's anything like that but I totally agree with you that it was being worked to some purpose. A burnisher for clay, maybe, when making pots? Or for gold when used on manuscripts? Those used to be made of both horn and bone, though smaller and usually on a wooden handle; me, I'd take it to the museum and see if they can give you an idea. That fish-hook is also a favorite for me-- VERY definitely handmade, and the two holes show that it used a heavy line. It's interesting that it's not made of drawn, bent wire, but rather from rod-stock that was beaten flat and was then cut and shaped; nice solid work! I wonder how long a working lifespan it had before it was lost.
I always start to feel a little drag on Sunday afternoons. The weekend feels over and Monday looms ahead. Thank you giving me something to look forward to ❤️
Nicola, I’m having surgery on my hand the 23rd of this month and I keep saying I’m going to save up your videos for my recovery time but I just can’t! The door to the past is just too intriguing not to enter as soon as you post! As usual sweet Nicola, very interesting finds and well made video!! Hope you are well my friend! Love from DeeAnn, GA 🇺🇸
Hello Nicola, I believe...if you soak the metal bracelet in a jar of white vinegar, it should return to its' original "flexible" condition. Although, it may take 3 days to a week of soaking. Once a day, it'll be helpful to scrub it with a toothbrush. DON'T RINSE IT AFTER SCRUBBING. Just place it back in the "sealed" jar. If it takes more than 3 days, replace the old vinegar with fresh. Kind regards, Ben
Hi Nicola Have to admit that I voted for your sons group without listening to it! Just heard it and I’m very impressed. Quite catchy for a heavy rock band 🎸 Deserved to win it Enjoy your videos too
@@jimschafer9196 I believe you are correct that this is a clay pipe pick that was fashioned from a piece of bone, probably by a sailor. It would make sense to fashion it from bone for it's durable properties. The telltale indication that this is what it is, is that it appears to have a prominent singe mark on it. These were used to stir the tobacco in the pipe so that all of it could be consumed without waste and, to clean out the ashes.
Hello, love your videos! The teardrop shaped tool found towards the end of your search reminds me of a sewing tool. After sewing a seam, when turning the item right side out, say for a collar with points or a pillow with square corners, you can use the small end to poke the fabric to make the points or corners sharp.
They’re actually called bone folders. I bought one, mine is just plastic tho. I’ve used it to make clean crisp edges one papers. Its actually a neat little tool to have, and it is used for collars like you said
Hello Nic. The beautiful Thames again, restores the soul. Fascinating finds as per usual 💫⭐️🌸 thanks for posting and keeping us all sane in these surreal times. It’s always so surprising how the pipes are so black but turn so creamy. What’s so thrilling is that there are finds all around but hidden which would keep me coming back much like you do, all the time!! Oooh yes ... belated happy birthday wishes, stay well and safe Nic xx
As long as you keep sploshing around in the Thames mud and filming your adventures and showing us your exciting finds I will for one will stay very happy xx
You are amazing and special, wish we was neighbours, the Thames coming through Abingdon has many bits of history to be discovered, please visit when things are better, I will show/ tell alll I can think of and my dog bailey will totally love you x
You have a great hawk eye to spot all this treasure. I feel like a kid again on a school outing having fun in my wellies. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
A Tideline Adventure complete with Wildlife, Great Music, buttons, coins and of course a Fine Pipe! And I shall not forget the fascinating history, which is half the fun! Kind Thanks Nicola! My week may now go forward with a happy and balanced energy! Okay, perhaps I wish for a shore to search but will have to allow you and Simon and other Larkers show you Luck inna Muck! Indeed, the original tobacco is so very intriguing! So much tobacco came from Virginia and the south. I wonder when this trade became a weaker cash crop? Have to look into that. The bone tool reminded me of something used for net making or weaving of some sort? Definitely a worked piece of one made into a tool. Perhaps it was used for punching holes into some material? Whatever the use it is a wonderful find! And the handmade hook is delightful. And all along the ancient Thames and thousands of years of history. The Susquehanna River here has a number of dams that cover up much history, also thousands of years worth. So much to discover and lark and so little time. But as they say Nic, time flies like an arrow and fruit flies like a banana. How true, eh? Love, Peace, Gold in the Mud and Joy of Spirit! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Thank you and Happy Belated Birthday Nicola! I love it when you give background on what you find and I'm looking forward to exploring the National Archives website!
Love your videos! So much information and history and love the Spot The Find, but not sure I can ever get as good as you at it! The music you put in is great.
Wendy is such a lovely lovely lady. She's made me custom garnet (Si's) stud earrings and I've also purchased 2 other necklaces with pendants. My most recent purchase is the garnet butterfly necklace 🦋 made from the brooch you found (which is currently on the way to me)! They are all so beautifully made, I just love Wendy and her work! ❤❤❤
@@nicolawhitemudlark Yes, she kindly had one for me...fingers crossed it arrives in Canada by Christmas! 🌲 Follow you and Si and other mudlark friends. Love all the videos, the finds, the banter, spot the finds and scenery....makes me wish I was back in England 🇬🇧❤
Hi Nicola, once again an amazing adventure. The industry that must of been along the Thames is mind boggling. I once saw a clay pipe on a stand that was in a museum that was a person holding the pipe like the Atlas figures. the figure was made of pipe clay and resembled similar craft to your find. If my memory is ok I think the pipe and stand came from an old Dutch ship wreck on the Western Australian coast, not positive on the dates or exactly the museum, but at the time it amazed me how they stayed together as a pair through peril. The pipe and stand that is. This may give a little clue ? Keep up the great work, the video nature intro are spot on. Stay safe.
I love these historical video journeys to the Thames foreshore or wherever you happen to be mudlarking on the weekends. They are such a peaceful atmospheric escape for a few minutes on my Monday morning. Thank you Nicola!
The piece of "worked bone" looks to be a "Marlin spike", used to untie knots in ropes. Sailing vessels had them for use by sailors to change rigging around. The point is worked into a knot in a rope to be untied.
the worked bone tool could also be for basketmaking and reed/wickerwork. (in addition to the other netting and tatting uses suggested). modern traditional basketweavers in my area use a variety of similar tools, often modified spoon handles or strips of bone, to push/pull/ make and widen gaps
Thanks Nicola for a really interesting video. I loved the things you came by. Love to know more about that little clay pipe figurine with no head. Th a t one fascinates me. All the best, hope you are out of lockdown, we are now in Aust and our spirits are lifted. Take care. Janice xxx
Hi Nicola: Your piece of worked bone. When I watched the dig and even in the wrap up, that piece sang to me as my great grandmother's tatting shuttle. There would be several pieces the same size bound together. You might want to check out tatting shuttles and see if that somehow works.
Great vid nicola as always the clay pipe with the baccy still in it is fascinating your the first person to touch it since it was thrown away hundreds of years ago.
I am so very envious! It makes me so happy watching you mucking. The only thing is I don't know how you pass up some of the wonderful items. Keep hunting and safe and happy.
Happy Birthday Nicola, cheers to you! The teardrop shaped bone looks like a pick used to play a banjo or dulcimer, maybe even a guitar. The clay figure looks to be in a dress from the 1870's or so, possibly a carnival prize? Anyway, these are my guesses, have a good week.
Thank you John and yes, didn't he look forlorn and resigned to his fate of being soaking wet and fishless. I don't think I'll hit 100 by ny but hopefully by Feb or March! x
Yes I've noticed water birds miserable in the rain and my domestic ducks and geese turned into the height of ecstatic mud larkers whenever it rained even though they had a huge dam to swim in.
Hi Nic. looking forward to you and Si going to the sea glass site he was at, have visions of you being like a kid in a candy store with such beautiful glass for your art.
Two Ideas for the bone object: A plectrum or guitar pick, and could also be a 'paper bone' for folding paper, putting a sharp crease in a folded letter or envelope. Have a nice day.
Hi Nicola, Personally I think the "well matched" logo on the pipe is just a pun. A simple play on words to indicate that the pipe is best enjoyed when lit! Just an observation mind. The Victorians and Edwardians had great fun with wordplay and a chance to show off their education. There was a range of Urinals that had a transfer of a Bee placed as an "aiming mark" for us chaps! the latin word for Bee is of course "Apis! General Charles Napier used another Latin pun during the overthrow of the Muslim rulers of Sindh Province in India. He sent a message back to his commander that just said "Peccavi" Latin for I have sinned. I relly enjoy the lovely muic that you use to accompany you videos. Very relaxing. Clive ( not of India!)
Thoroughly enjoyed this Nicola! Thank you. The research was fascinating. Always amazing to see the tobacco still in the pipes! Nice to see a mention for Wendy Meister, her jewellery is beautiful. I have a pipe necklace and snake ring ☺️ Have a lovely week xx
Hi everyone thank you for your extremely useful and kind comments with suggestions for ID and extra info etc.. on the finds in today's video. I really appreciate them. And - if you are interested in purchasing some of Wendy Meister's amazing Thames themed jewellery, then you can find her folksy site link here:-
folksy.com/shops/ClarkJewellery
Thank you! xox
hi nicola! as usual this is very fun!! wondering what that music was just before the cut to your studio? kind of western guitar instrumental.. would love to know..
What about that beautiful Cod marble??? I always look forward to Sundays thanks to you and Si and Northern Mudlarks. TY 😍
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I bet they could find DNA in those pipe stems from saliva, I wonder if anyone has tested this.
Happy. Thanks giving from your friend Shirley from new Bern, north Carolina USA ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Who watches TV anymore? With Nic and Si and co producing these masterpieces on the Thames. Thank you.
Thank you! I've passed on your comment to my mudlarking colleague @si-finds! xx
So this is the new Thames TV!
When you picked up the piece of bone the first thought that came to mind was an awl.
I haven't had a TV for 18 years, it wasn't hard to give up and I've not missed it.
The tear drop bone looks like a tool a seamstress would use to push out corners, like collars. Maybe?
yes good suggestion
I agree my mother used something like that to make the points on collars
I agree, having used something like that to poke out collars.
@@MoggiesTen Yes. That's the first thing that came to mind.
That’s what I think it is too - you use similar tools to put foods into fabrics too
I just love it when you say 'spot the find' and show us a pile of brown wet things against a brown wet background ! You have xray eyes, incredible! xoxoxo
ha ha, you have to get your eye in, as we say in the mudlarking world!
Agreed, I feel a bit stupid when i can't find it!
I never see a thing when she says do you see it?
The bony item looks like a handy tool used by bookbinders to fold sheets of paper and thin leather.
Greetings from Morocco.🤗
Thank you! And greetings back to you Morocco! I am so happy that someone in Morocco is watching my videos :) xx
Yes, I was going to say a bone folder for paper or fabric. Bookbinders and seamstresses both use them.
A sailors tool called a FID. Used to help undo Knots in lines and ropes.
From California here, I use something similar in my bookmaking.
My Mum was a St. John VAD nursing at Haslar Hospital for part of WW2. She was also a shelter nurse in London, experiencing the blitz in London first hand. She said that she always felt safe if she was wear her tin headwear! She was a super Mum, and incredibly compassionate. Thank you Mum for your example.
Awesome video Nicola. That buckle was absolutely Adorable. So was the pipe. Loved to hear the research near the end of the video. Thanks for a fantastic end to my Sunday 🙂😊
I agree with Adam !
Hi buddy Adam. Nice to see you in “ the house”.
@@giaatta9303 Hey there 😁
Thanks so much Adam! so glad you enjoyed it. I'll be heading over to watch your video soonest xx
@@nicolawhitemudlark Thanks Nic. 😀
Oh Nicola! Thank you for the shout out! That's Pop Medley Poppy from Trolls World Tour!
Had to be done! 😘❤️
So interesting Nicola. I love the way you always bring the past back to life and introduce us to people and events that we probably would never have heard of otherwise. Plus you help clean up the foreshore and make beautiful art out of other peoples' rubbish. You are truly the treasure!
The Hospital Ship diaries are amazing! Wouldn't it be astounding if you found an ancestor had spendt time on one?
yes wouldn't it. Some of the tales are just incredible in those diaries! x
Just wanted to say thank you, Nicola. Your video has lifted my spirits today. I’m guessing we all are having those kinds of days as of late. This latest one popped up at the precise time. I can imagine all the effort that goes into creating just one video. Again, thank you. You’re a special lady and you’re efforts are sincerely appreciated. Please stay safe and well.
Tori S, I agree. These are difficult times and it is hard to stay positive. Nicola definitely brightens my day as well. Just wanted to let you know you are not alone and please keep your spirits up!!! 🙏🏻❤️
@@nancyholm2995 thank you, Nancy. Your reply is greatly appreciated. You too stay safe and well. All the best to you 🙏🏻💞
Hi Tori! Im so glad that this has given you a little lift - and that gives me huge pleasure to know that. That's what Im here for! And I really thank you for letting me know. you're right, it is difficult at the moment. Going to the river certainly helps to lift my spirits and Im so pleased I can pass some of that on. Sending you much love from here in London xoxox
@@nancyholm2995 Thanks Nancy xx
Someone commented:' who watches TV anymore?' Well I am one that doesn't watch TV anymore because I find my computer or my phone much better and more informative. And I love Nicholas Channel because I learned so much. Thank you Nicola for all you do
Thank you ❣️
You Make These Awful Times Bearable Nikki.Keeps Us All Smiling. You Are A Star xxxxxx
Thank you Roger xxx
amazing story about the chap who endured the tobacco treatment on the naval ships....super
Hi Nicola, fascinating as usual and the fishing hook especially which may be a older than you imagine. If you look on Pinterest and search for 'Fishing hooks 10th C York' you will see a collection of hooks on red baize which look very similar to the one you found.
Thank you! I'm going to look now
The sound of the rain came through beautifully on the video! ❤'d the shutter & still frame of "Spot the Find." Thank you for the mudlark(s)!!
Thank you Dudley! X
Hey Nicola! Happy St. Nicholas Day! In the Greek Orthodox tradition it’s our Namesday today. He is also the patron saint of sailors, which is perfect for your mudlarking adventures and will bring you good luck. Happy treasure hunting⚓️
P.S. You are gorgeous 😍
Ah thank you Nicholas! That is so kind of you. And do you know, I totally forgot it is St Nicholas Day! When I lived in Holland as a child, we celebrated that day and had chocolate in our shoes left by Saint Nicholas. Thank you for reminding me of that xx Happy St Nicholas day to you too!
That worked bone is really intriguing; it's a bit big, but it's shaped exactly like a mandolin plectrum. Doubt it's anything like that but I totally agree with you that it was being worked to some purpose. A burnisher for clay, maybe, when making pots? Or for gold when used on manuscripts? Those used to be made of both horn and bone, though smaller and usually on a wooden handle; me, I'd take it to the museum and see if they can give you an idea. That fish-hook is also a favorite for me-- VERY definitely handmade, and the two holes show that it used a heavy line. It's interesting that it's not made of drawn, bent wire, but rather from rod-stock that was beaten flat and was then cut and shaped; nice solid work! I wonder how long a working lifespan it had before it was lost.
Thank you for this super information!
Bone was used in the the manufacture of sewing pins, holding the metal while the head was formed.
Thanks Dave!
Enjoy your week ahead, and stay safe, Nicola! Cheers!!🇬🇧😀👍🇺🇸
Thanks Martin! xox you too
I love going down the Thames rabbit hole with you Nicola!As always loved all your finds and hearing the stories.❤😊
Thank you! x
Hi Nicola. Another absolutely brilliant video. Thank you so much for posting. Rob & Theresa xxx
I always start to feel a little drag on Sunday afternoons. The weekend feels over and Monday looms ahead. Thank you giving me something to look forward to ❤️
Ah, so glad you enjoyed and I hope your Monday is a good one x
Nicola, I’m having surgery on my hand the 23rd of this month and I keep saying I’m going to save up your videos for my recovery time but I just can’t! The door to the past is just too intriguing not to enter as soon as you post! As usual sweet Nicola, very interesting finds and well made video!! Hope you are well my friend!
Love from DeeAnn, GA 🇺🇸
So glad you enjoy and I hope your surgery goes really well 😘❤️
Oh wow the figurine is fascinating. Lovely video. Thanks so much Nic🤍
Hello Nicola, I believe...if you soak the metal bracelet in a jar of white vinegar, it should return to its' original "flexible" condition. Although, it may take 3 days to a week of soaking.
Once a day, it'll be helpful to scrub it with a toothbrush. DON'T RINSE IT AFTER SCRUBBING.
Just place it back in the "sealed" jar. If it takes more than 3 days, replace the old vinegar with fresh.
Kind regards, Ben
Love the history lesson of the RoyalNavy Hospital ships💞
Oooh I love these little vacations on Thames shore with you. Thanks so much for having me along!!!!!!!
Thank you for coming along William! x
Good to see you again appearing healthy and strong!
Hi Nicola
Have to admit that I voted for your sons group without listening to it!
Just heard it and I’m very impressed.
Quite catchy for a heavy rock band 🎸
Deserved to win it
Enjoy your videos too
Thank you!
I think your bone could be a "fid" for net mending. Handy for untying knots.
Came to suggest the same!
That makes more sense than a guitar pic, lol.
@@droolingfangirl I was thinking the same, and unless is was for cleaning a pipe bowel, doughtful, then it had etching on one side.
I was wondering if the bone bit might have been a toothpick...
@@jimschafer9196 I believe you are correct that this is a clay pipe pick that was fashioned from a piece of bone, probably by a sailor. It would make sense to fashion it from bone for it's durable properties. The telltale indication that this is what it is, is that it appears to have a prominent singe
mark on it. These were used to stir the tobacco in the pipe so that all of it could be consumed without waste and, to clean out the ashes.
Hello, love your videos! The teardrop shaped tool found towards the end of your search reminds me of a sewing tool. After sewing a seam, when turning the item right side out, say for a collar with points or a pillow with square corners, you can use the small end to poke the fabric to make the points or corners sharp.
Thank you!
They’re actually called bone folders. I bought one, mine is just plastic tho. I’ve used it to make clean crisp edges one papers. Its actually a neat little tool to have, and it is used for collars like you said
Hello Nic. The beautiful Thames again, restores the soul. Fascinating finds as per usual 💫⭐️🌸 thanks for posting and keeping us all sane in these surreal times. It’s always so surprising how the pipes are so black but turn so creamy. What’s so thrilling is that there are finds all around but hidden which would keep me coming back much like you do, all the time!! Oooh yes ... belated happy birthday wishes, stay well and safe Nic xx
Nicola, that was such a pleasure to watch! Thank you sweet-hearted lady. Love xx
Thanks Minnie! x
So very interesting , from one small button so much history unravels , your amazing I love watching and learning xx
As long as you keep sploshing around in the Thames mud and filming your adventures and showing us your exciting finds I will for one will stay very happy xx
Your collection wall is amazing. Fun to look at!
Thank you, Nicola, good wishes for your next adventure 🎁
The half statue. To me that is a pair of ladies naked legs, the groin, and the back is a skirt/bustle. Sot the torso and head/arm parts are missing.
Oh, my mistake, one arm and hand on one of the legs.
Oh, hello from America. Love mudlarking.
@@pegacorn856 I think you are spot on with your description. I wonder if it could be a dancing girl, like the ones who did the can-can?
@@pegacorn856 Perhaps it's part of the missing bits of the Venus de Milo
Look at those precious birds.
Very nice collected finds! Thanks Nicola!
You are amazing and special, wish we was neighbours, the Thames coming through Abingdon has many bits of history to be discovered, please visit when things are better, I will show/ tell alll I can think of and my dog bailey will totally love you x
Thanks Steve! Sounds like a plan!
Always a pleasure to watch the beautiful Nicola and wildlife! Happy hunting!!
Thank you John x
Very good quality and excellent, thanks for your 👌👌👌👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Great video !!!! 😀😀😀😀
Happy belated Birthday Nicola !!! 😀🎂😀🎂😀🎂😀
Thank you Andrew! x
@@nicolawhitemudlark/ Your Welcome !!!! 😀😀😀😀
You have a great hawk eye to spot all this treasure. I feel like a kid again on a school outing having fun in my wellies. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
Excellent! So glad you're enjoying
Thank you . Always look forward to your next finds and history behind the awesome findings. Thank you.
Thank you Steve!
Thanks again for another great video! Really means a great deal to me, watching is the only time I feel truly relaxed. You are a blessing!
Hi Cynthia I'm so glad they relax you xx
A Tideline Adventure complete with Wildlife, Great Music, buttons, coins and of course a Fine Pipe! And I shall not forget the fascinating history, which is half the fun! Kind Thanks Nicola! My week may now go forward with a happy and balanced energy! Okay, perhaps I wish for a shore to search but will have to allow you and Simon and other Larkers show you Luck inna Muck! Indeed, the original tobacco is so very intriguing! So much tobacco came from Virginia and the south. I wonder when this trade became a weaker cash crop? Have to look into that. The bone tool reminded me of something used for net making or weaving of some sort? Definitely a worked piece of one made into a tool. Perhaps it was used for punching holes into some material? Whatever the use it is a wonderful find! And the handmade hook is delightful. And all along the ancient Thames and thousands of years of history. The Susquehanna River here has a number of dams that cover up much history, also thousands of years worth. So much to discover and lark and so little time. But as they say Nic, time flies like an arrow and fruit flies like a banana. How true, eh? Love, Peace, Gold in the Mud and Joy of Spirit! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Thank you and Happy Belated Birthday Nicola! I love it when you give background on what you find and I'm looking forward to exploring the National Archives website!
Thank you Leslie. There are some real gems on that site
Love your videos! So much information and history and love the Spot The Find, but not sure I can ever get as good as you at it! The music you put in is great.
Thank you Russ!
Thank you so much. Such wonderful information. My birthday is today and my present was watching your video. Always a special treat . Stay well.
Happy Birthday Nicola. Another gem . Love my Sundays . Iain Leeds Yorkshire.x
Thank you Nicola.... I love love your channel. Many many thanks. Stay Safe❤️
Thank you Fiorenza! That makes me so happy xx
Wendy is such a lovely lovely lady. She's made me custom garnet (Si's) stud earrings and I've also purchased 2 other necklaces with pendants. My most recent purchase is the garnet butterfly necklace 🦋 made from the brooch you found (which is currently on the way to me)! They are all so beautifully made, I just love Wendy and her work! ❤❤❤
Hi! Yes it's very special.cshe puts a lot of love into her work. I'm so happy you have a butterfly necklace! There aren't many of those around.
@@nicolawhitemudlark Yes, she kindly had one for me...fingers crossed it arrives in Canada by Christmas! 🌲 Follow you and Si and other mudlark friends. Love all the videos, the finds, the banter, spot the finds and scenery....makes me wish I was back in England 🇬🇧❤
Hi Nicola, once again an amazing adventure. The industry that must of been along the Thames is mind boggling. I once saw a clay pipe on a stand that was in a museum that was a person holding the pipe like the Atlas figures. the figure was made of pipe clay and resembled similar craft to your find. If my memory is ok I think the pipe and stand came from an old Dutch ship wreck on the Western Australian coast, not positive on the dates or exactly the museum, but at the time it amazed me how they stayed together as a pair through peril. The pipe and stand that is. This may give a little clue ? Keep up the great work, the video nature intro are spot on. Stay safe.
Thank you
I love these historical video journeys to the Thames foreshore or wherever you happen to be mudlarking on the weekends. They are such a peaceful atmospheric escape for a few minutes on my Monday morning. Thank you Nicola!
merci encore pour ce moment de retour dans l'histoire avec ta magnifique voix .
merci! C'est mon grand plaisir x
The piece of "worked bone" looks to be a "Marlin spike", used to untie knots in ropes. Sailing vessels had them for use by sailors to change rigging around. The point is worked into a knot in a rope to be untied.
Live your videos with all the shots of nature.
My Dad was a Sick Berth Attendant at different RN Hospitals, 1950s. I was born in RNH Trincomalee, was Ceylon, now Sri Lanka.
My tupenny worth.
Oh Nicola, you always find interesting items and if not so interesting you find a great history behind it! Thanks for sharing I always enjoy.
Thanks Donelle! xox
Ahh a Video from Nic, this is the balm I needed to my night. Thank you so much!! My favorite UA-camr❤️
Thank you! 😘❤️
the worked bone tool could also be for basketmaking and reed/wickerwork. (in addition to the other netting and tatting uses suggested). modern traditional basketweavers in my area use a variety of similar tools, often modified spoon handles or strips of bone, to push/pull/ make and widen gaps
My 2 favorite genres on YT seem to be mudlarking and Minimalism. Sort of opposites ☺️ but I love picking around in the rocks and mud with you.
Excellent! Glad you enjoy it
I like the troll it is so different.
From the ones I have collected Shirley white I watch you every day and love your neat finds
You stumped me twice on "spot the finds" today and I was doing so well. Thanks for another wonderful video. Bless you Nicola.
Thanks so much Debbie! xo
Giant reefer on go sat back Christmas lights on relax to another great video.
Enjoy Fat Lad :) xx
Thank you for an interesting video Nicola.
Geoff.
Thanks for watching it Geoff x
Thanks Nicola for a really interesting video. I loved the things you came by. Love to know more about that little clay pipe figurine with no head. Th a t one fascinates me. All the best, hope you are out of lockdown, we are now in Aust and our spirits are lifted. Take care. Janice xxx
Thank you Janice xx
The dark tear drop object also looks like a sewing tool made for turning points on a collar, perhaps.
Thank you x
Hi Nicola:
Your piece of worked bone. When I watched the dig and even in the wrap up, that piece sang to me as my great grandmother's tatting shuttle. There would be several pieces the same size bound together. You might want to check out tatting shuttles and see if that somehow works.
Thank you Sarah, I most definitely will check that out. x
I had even thought of weaving but had forgotten the tatting tool. I still have so many pieces of my Great 3x and Great2x Grandmothers’ tatting.
Fantastic finds! Love the history you give!!
All I can say is WOW, I love to hear you read about your finds. Thank you
I absolutely LOVE your rabbit holes!!! Thanks for another Thames adventure. You are great!!! Happy Happy Holidays Nicola ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Liz! x
Good Show! Stay Safe ! Peace / Love!
Great collection. Thanks for the history lesson
Hi Nicola my twin and I love your channel! Calgary Alberta. So happy to see your son topped the charts this week. Whoopie!
Thank you Gianna, Im so glad you enjoy the channel. I enjoy creating the videos. And thank you on behalf of Angelo. xox
So wonderful to get my shot of Nicola again. Missed you last week but it’s good that you are busy enough to have a schedule. ❤️U❤️ur videos
Great vid nicola as always the clay pipe with the baccy still in it is fascinating your the first person to touch it since it was thrown away hundreds of years ago.
yes amazing eh?!
Happy Birthday Nicola! 😀😀😀😀❤
Thank you! x
I am so very envious! It makes me so happy watching you mucking. The only thing is I don't know how you pass up some of the wonderful items. Keep hunting and safe and happy.
Hello Nicola ,rain,rain and raining again ! I singin in the rain!Nice London near the Thames!
Thank you. Yes, indeed there has been a lot of rain lately! x
I like the new format, very well put together, interesting and relaxing, thank you Nicola.
Thank you! x
So beautiful! Thank you, Nicola! :-)
Your videos are so fun to watch.thanks for taking the time for us to see your cool hobby.
Thank you Charles. My pleasure x
Bit of pipe trivia -- the knobbly part that goes into the mouth is the "button". Always enjoy your 'larks. Thank you, Nicola!
I prefer the term Nicola used :)
Happy Birthday Nicola, cheers to you! The teardrop shaped bone looks like a pick used to play a banjo or dulcimer, maybe even a guitar. The clay figure looks to be in a dress from the 1870's or so, possibly a carnival prize? Anyway, these are my guesses, have a good week.
Love you feeding the swans!!!
Nicola - Always amazing & interesting! Stay safe & happy hunting!
Thank you Brian! x
Lovely video as usual Nicola. Hope you hit the 100K subs by New Year! By the way, that poor Heron in the rain looks so sad!!
Thank you John and yes, didn't he look forlorn and resigned to his fate of being soaking wet and fishless. I don't think I'll hit 100 by ny but hopefully by Feb or March! x
Yes I've noticed water birds miserable in the rain and my domestic ducks and geese turned into the height of ecstatic mud larkers whenever it rained even though they had a huge dam to swim in.
Another wonderful mudlark. Love the short stemmed pipe. A workman's style pipe. Always enjoy the stories behind your finds.
Awesome video, thank you for sharing 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
Hi Nic. looking forward to you and Si going to the sea glass site he was at, have visions of you being like a kid in a candy store with such beautiful glass for your art.
Thank you Holly!
Two Ideas for the bone object: A plectrum or guitar pick, and could also be a 'paper bone' for folding paper, putting a sharp crease in a folded letter or envelope. Have a nice day.
Hi Nicola,
Personally I think the "well matched" logo on the pipe is just a pun. A simple play on words to indicate that the pipe is best enjoyed when lit! Just an observation mind. The Victorians and Edwardians had great fun with wordplay and a chance to show off their education. There was a range of Urinals that had a transfer of a Bee placed as an "aiming mark" for us chaps! the latin word for Bee is of course "Apis! General Charles Napier used another Latin pun during the overthrow of the Muslim rulers of Sindh Province in India. He sent a message back to his commander that just said "Peccavi" Latin for I have sinned.
I relly enjoy the lovely muic that you use to accompany you videos. Very relaxing.
Clive ( not of India!)
Thank you x
Thanks Nicola for another interesting and informative video, Happy Belated Birthday Wishes 🎂🎉🥳 from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 stay safe and healthy ❤️
Wonderful doll's head and pottery shard. I like the way you research the finds. Thank you.
Thank you! x
Thoroughly enjoyed this Nicola! Thank you. The research was fascinating. Always amazing to see the tobacco still in the pipes! Nice to see a mention for Wendy Meister, her jewellery is beautiful. I have a pipe necklace and snake ring ☺️ Have a lovely week xx