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](images/yid-jwbL19S8mbE.jpg)
We make colourful sea glass candle jars with our finds!
![We make colourful sea glass candle jars with our finds!](images/yid-ep7H5DwXwbA.jpg)
Gem hunting near abandoned mines! We find rare GLOWING crystals!
![Gem hunting near abandoned mines! We find rare GLOWING crystals!](images/yid-fMZ0cGUT0N4.jpg)
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!](images/yid-iY0kGTaIPbc.jpg)
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!](images/yid-HuAMxiG7GmI.jpg)
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.](images/yid-eheIPJTwm9E.jpg)
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.](images/yid-iUWMIOiBz6g.jpg)
Crafting With Casts of Heads Found Mudlarking
![Crafting With Casts of Heads Found Mudlarking](images/yid-Pp6rqhyL_KA.jpg)
Mudlarking Bottle Beach Return To Pottery Paradise
![Mudlarking Bottle Beach Return To Pottery Paradise](images/yid-hQ9Ajh1aCeo.jpg)
Mudlarking A Castle Foreshore: It's Snowing!
![Mudlarking A Castle Foreshore: It's Snowing!](images/yid-ubFbzS80RrQ.jpg)
Field Walking The Field Of Dreams With The Northern Mudlarks
![Field Walking The Field Of Dreams With The Northern Mudlarks](images/yid-s609KM6eb4Q.jpg)
Mudlarking and Treasure Hunting in the City of Bath
![Mudlarking and Treasure Hunting in the City of Bath](images/yid-IR9qGkBwOYs.jpg)
Mudlarking - An Assortment of Treasure from Glorious Somerset!
![Mudlarking - An Assortment of Treasure from Glorious Somerset!](images/yid-C3bs2GO0w1g.jpg)
Real Retro Treasure Digging from the City of Bath!
![Real Retro Treasure Digging from the City of Bath!](images/yid-bSxfOYVpd5E.jpg)
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](images/yid-bvEnI8wZci0.jpg)
Mudlarking the River Thames London - A Mystery Object
![Mudlarking the River Thames London - A Mystery Object](images/yid-qr32SUs9HvA.jpg)
Mudlarking the Thames foreshore - treasures from London's past
![Mudlarking the Thames foreshore - treasures from London's past](images/yid-zFEtBBpmoQs.jpg)
Bottle digging goes wrong! ARMED POLICE...
![Bottle digging goes wrong! ARMED POLICE...](images/yid-rMNJ8wRfjEA.jpg)
MUDLARKING GOLD Aquachigger, Deep Digger Dan and Chill Bill
![MUDLARKING GOLD Aquachigger, Deep Digger Dan and Chill Bill](images/yid-3iuiShjA0Io.jpg)
London Mudlarking: Lara Maiklem – A Short Film About Mudlarking
![London Mudlarking: Lara Maiklem – A Short Film About Mudlarking](images/yid-tUg8GzDlUjU.jpg)