The Mudlark

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Mudlarks

In the 18th and 19th centuries Mudlarks would search the muddy shores of the River Thames at low tide for anything that could be sold; and sometimes, when occasion arose, pilfering from river traffic. By at least the late 18th century people dwelling near the river could scrape a subsistence living this way. More recently, metal-detectorists and other individuals searching the foreshore for historic artifacts have described themselves as "mudlarks".

Mudlarking on the BBC with Lara Maiklem

Mudlarking on the BBC with Lara Maiklem
Mudlarking on the BBC with Lara Maiklem

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We make colourful sea glass candle jars with our finds!

We make colourful sea glass candle jars with our finds!
We make colourful sea glass candle jars with our finds!

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Gem hunting near abandoned mines! We find rare GLOWING crystals!

Gem hunting near abandoned mines! We find rare GLOWING crystals!
Gem hunting near abandoned mines! We find rare GLOWING crystals!

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Treasures in the sand! Hundreds of artefacts and handfuls of coins! And our most amazing find yet!

Treasures in the sand! Hundreds of artefacts and handfuls of coins! And our most amazing find yet!
Treasures in the sand! Hundreds of artefacts and handfuls of coins! And our most amazing find yet!

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Treasure hunting after a storm. Amazing artefacts on the beach! Gold, silver & over 50 coins found!

Treasure hunting after a storm. Amazing artefacts on the beach! Gold, silver & over 50 coins found!
Treasure hunting after a storm. Amazing artefacts on the beach! Gold, silver & over 50 coins found!

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What is in the hole?! Metal detecting our Scottish farmhouse plus the history of our finds.

What is in the hole?! Metal detecting our Scottish farmhouse plus the history of our finds.
What is in the hole?! Metal detecting our Scottish farmhouse plus the history of our finds.

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We stumble upon victorian treasure! 130 year old bottles with an incredible history.

We stumble upon victorian treasure! 130 year old bottles with an incredible history.
We stumble upon victorian treasure! 130 year old bottles with an incredible history.

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Crafting With Casts of Heads Found Mudlarking

Crafting With Casts of Heads Found Mudlarking
Crafting With Casts of Heads Found Mudlarking

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Mudlarking Bottle Beach Return To Pottery Paradise

Mudlarking Bottle Beach Return To Pottery Paradise
Mudlarking Bottle Beach Return To Pottery Paradise

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Mudlarking A Castle Foreshore: It's Snowing!

Mudlarking A Castle Foreshore: It's Snowing!
Mudlarking A Castle Foreshore: It's Snowing!

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Field Walking The Field Of Dreams With The Northern Mudlarks

Field Walking The Field Of Dreams With The Northern Mudlarks
Field Walking The Field Of Dreams With The Northern Mudlarks

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Mudlarking and Treasure Hunting in the City of Bath

Mudlarking and Treasure Hunting in the City of Bath
Mudlarking and Treasure Hunting in the City of Bath

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Mudlarking - An Assortment of Treasure from Glorious Somerset!

Mudlarking - An Assortment of Treasure from Glorious Somerset!
Mudlarking - An Assortment of Treasure from Glorious Somerset!

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Real Retro Treasure Digging from the City of Bath!

Real Retro Treasure Digging from the City of Bath!
Real Retro Treasure Digging from the City of Bath!

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WHAT STORIES WILL THE THAMES REVEAL TODAY?! - Mudlarking the River Thames with Nicola White

WHAT STORIES WILL THE THAMES REVEAL TODAY?! - Mudlarking the River Thames with Nicola White
WHAT STORIES WILL THE THAMES REVEAL TODAY?! - Mudlarking the River Thames with Nicola White

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Mudlarking the River Thames London - A Mystery Object

Mudlarking the River Thames London - A Mystery Object
Mudlarking the River Thames London - A Mystery Object

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Mudlarking the Thames foreshore - treasures from London's past

Mudlarking the Thames foreshore - treasures from London's past
Mudlarking the Thames foreshore - treasures from London's past

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Bottle digging goes wrong! ARMED POLICE...

Bottle digging goes wrong! ARMED POLICE...
Bottle digging goes wrong! ARMED POLICE...

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MUDLARKING GOLD Aquachigger, Deep Digger Dan and Chill Bill

MUDLARKING GOLD Aquachigger, Deep Digger Dan and Chill Bill
MUDLARKING GOLD Aquachigger, Deep Digger Dan and Chill Bill

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London Mudlarking: Lara Maiklem – A Short Film About Mudlarking

London Mudlarking: Lara Maiklem – A Short Film About Mudlarking
London Mudlarking: Lara Maiklem – A Short Film About Mudlarking

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