A River of Metal. Finding Relics and Recyclables; Mud larking and Magnet Fishing.

I went in search of relics; stuck in cracks between cobblestones, in beaches and tunnels and weirs. Scraping, and detecting, (with a pinpointer, and eyes and experience) and giving magnet fishing a try.
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[@desertrose2059]

Tom, put your mind at ease, you have a lot of fans like myself who watch you for the lovely walks and relaxation your videos provide in this stress-riddled world. I don't mind if you never find anything, I just love to pretend I am there and my bloodpressure noticably lowers watching your great productions. Thank you for sharing these, I always watch in great expectation of the new ones to come out.

[@WhatSarahLikes1]

Me too

[@juneyshu6197]

Me three!

[@fluffyspit]

Me four.x

[@LancashireLarks]

This is a lovely comment and we mirror everything that was said Tom 🙌

[@juliemeanor6531]

Even the intro music gets me in a relaxed state, ready for the adventure.

[@jazdia78]

I agree with everyone else - you're never boring. It's always fun to see your adventures, especially for those of us who for various reasons can't do the same things.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Jazdia. You're always kind in your comments. I hope you're well.

[@jazdia78]

@@tomburleigh9261 Thanks! Just had Thanksgiving with my mom and middle son visiting. My mom now lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, so it's only around 5 hours for her to travel instead of the day and a half (or by plane) when she lived in Houston. Hope your holiday season is healthy and well for your loved ones!

[@olderpennsylvanian-op2368]

I always enjoy your videos. Not looking for excitement but relaxation and an escape from the reality that may be happening here at home. Thank you for the premiere. Stay well and happy hunting!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks @olderpennsylvanian-op2368. I love that my videos are relaxing for people and provide a bit of an escape. I like too when I get some comments saying they manage to be both relaxing and exciting. I hope you're keeping well too.

[@fluffyspit]

You’re never boring Tom…I always enjoy your adventures. I loved the magnet fishing. 😊

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you, I'm hoping to get out magnet fishing again soon. 🙂

[@hazel3564]

The sounds of the water and the calming tones of your voice are always welcome. I love learning the history that you impart also.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Hazel 🙂

[@danaedwards9072]

Who needs anxiety meds when you can watch Tom. One of the most soothing voices ever. Thanks! 👍🏻💕

[@tomburleigh9261]

Aw, thanks Dana. This comment made me smile. 🙂

[@carrieann1640]

Your videos are not boring. I find them calming overall, except when you leave behind some little bit that I covet. Then I tell myself that I live in walking distance to three thrift stores and two yarn shops and that I should simply count my blessings. Thanks for everything.

[@tomburleigh9261]

I'm glad you can move your mind away from coveting so easily. And three thrift stores in walking distance sounds awesome, you could make a KZbin channel just flipping things if you wanted to. 🙂

[@ValerieDee123]

Tom you're the treasure, we seek. It's the calming way you walk and speak. We pass the time looking at trees, rivers, feeling the breeze. You bring joy in a crazy world. A small break, to just enjoy, time with a kindred spirit. I've never met before.

[@juliespade1573]

Love watching you in the stream. Love when you walk and the music plays. Don’t change.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Julie 🙂

[@jd-ku3iw]

Wow what fun this was today. Thank you for taking me along.

[@tomburleigh9261]

I'm glad you enjoyed coming along 🙂

[@artieash6671]

A Tom Burleigh video? I'll take it. You could read an old telephone book and I'd listen. I really loved the process on this one, first thinking what's with the nails, where are the pretty bottles? Then finding myself mesmerized, as usual, from your narrative. Fish on.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Artie, for your kind words and generosity. I've been on the lookout for an interesting old telephone book to read for a video... I had one bookmarked on Ebay which had John Lennon's number, Andy Warhols, and loads of other famous Manhattan residents. Sadly, it was expensive, and is sold now... not to me. I'm sure there'll be pretty bottles again before long. 🙂

[@JJ-qu2xg]

I watched your video this morning with my cuppa. Rest assured Tom your video was not boring. It was great just to listen to you, you're voice alone is entertaining and relaxing. I would love to hear you read a story. I appreciate your take on mudlarking etc, it would be boring if everyone was the same. You don't need the most exciting finds in my book to be in my list of one of the best. Thank you Tom, look forward to the next one.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks JJ. Very kind and reassuring words🙂

[@pawpatrolnews]

That reminds me of when the army core of engineers 'turned off' Niagara Falls in the late 60's. They constructed a dam upstream and de-watered the falls for a few months to do erosion control work. Apart from finding the bodies of two people, millions of coins were removed, some of them being hundreds of years old. It's popular to thow in a coin for good luck, or to make a wish, and all those coins add up, especially when many of them are silver. Even old wedding rings are tossed in from marriages that did not last. One of the museums near there has a bowling ball sized clump of coins cemented together by the pressure of the falls. I did hear that the falls will be drained again sometime within the next 10 years to do some maintenance work on the old bridges. I wonder what items (modern or vintage) will be found this time!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Oh wow... that sounds like an awesome mudlarking opportunity. I'll have to get my passport renewed and sign up to a Niagara Falls news site 🙂. Still would probably miss it, but I'd still like to visit Niagra Falls sometime. Thanks for telling me about it.

[@pawpatrolnews]

No problem. Although it did stop flow one other time in 'recent' history. March of 1849 was a particularly cold month. Water started freezing upstream, then floating down and getting stuck near the mouth. There were so many tons of ice that it actually stopped the flow of water for about 30 hours. People in the area though it was end of the world. It's said that a few did venture out found a musket from an early war, but that's an unconfirmed story. Still neat to think what could be down there.

[@maryarney1350]

If you come to Niagara Falls, ill host your stay! There are several local falls to see and Letchworth state park is about an hour away- astounding beauty, canyons, falls, hikes, nature etc. And the Erie Canal is a block away from my house. Show up in the spring before it gets filled and come mudlarking in it. :)

[@moniquemcdonald4938]

I missed your videos. They are very calming, and peaceful. I am glad you are back! Thank you.

[@patriceschweitzer8326]

Your voice is very comforting and it is not boring. For us not able to wander, magnet fish, or mudlark it wonderful outing. My comment is to not damage coins with wire cutters.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Patrice, I've got some rubber coated, nylon headed pliers now that should be a lot gentler on coins. I've also got some stone chisels, to get them out without having to grip them too. I'll try both when I next head to that stream, sometime in Spring. 🙂

[@wildlifeathome]

Compared to shows that cost a fortune to make, I prefer a nice walk in the stream with someone such as yourself. The sound of a stream while listening to someone who cares about where he is and what he does is uplifting and always worth a watch. Thank you Tom, and I would love to see more of that stream.

[@iansuehooper7542]

New ideas, new tactics, keep them comingTom. That magnet fishing lark looked very, very enjoyable. More of that to come? Thank you for taking us along that river bringing to light some of the history of the area. Never, never boring.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Ian and Sue. 🙂 I think there'll eventually be more Magnet fishing videos, I'm planning at least 3 outing, and two of the resultant videos will probably skip the que a bit, one most of the way to the front.

[@spicencens7725]

That was fun and different! You keep doing you, we'll tag along. Anything you do Tom is a new experience for us. Your voice relaxes, your knowledge and quips interesting, sometimes funny, and your beautiful area is so full of old history! Just lovely! PS You need to get a pair of Mechanix gloves or something similar which are resistant to sharp edges. You never know what lies beneath!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Spicencens. I've bought some cut resistant gloves now and will hopefully remember to take them next time I go out with the magnet. 🙂

[@becky8571]

I find your larks peaceful and relaxing. This one too!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Becky. 🙂

[@DoneBlock94]

I wouldn’t worry about the footage being “boring” this time. I watch all your videos, and i’d say it was just as good as any other.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you. 🙂

[@sevenjane1]

I thoroughly enjoyed this as usual, Im fascinated with your finds and love 'helping' you search! Please, just make more, none is boring to me, I also love the wanderings and views with your music background. I check regularly in case I missed a new film from you x

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Jane. I'm glad for the help searching; can never see everything. I'm working on more videos. 🙂

[@charlesperez9976]

In addition to desertrose’s comment,the videos are a great experience,they are calming,not just narration-wise,but the pace is just right. My favorite find sits near the left hand bottom corner of the window,it looks like an ancient Egyptian Jackal head,very nice.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Charles. An ancient Egyptian Jackal head adds nicely to the list of things people have seen in it; a Chocolate Doberman, Picasso's Bull's Head, Baphomet and a wolf. I'm glad you find my pacing right, it's something I aim for. 🙂

[@Tammie-Burns1961]

Tom your videos are never borning. I enjoy watching your videos because 6ou find things you like to find. I like listening to you talk because you have a smoothing voice. Yes please keep walking that little River channel you just might find something good up steam. God bless you.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Tammie. I've got a plan to meet up with a metal detectorist there in Spring. And I'll go back alone too, there's plenty of it left to walk. 🙂

[@jenniferbaker3207]

Always look forward for your good morning, good evening or night 😊 and that intro music relaxes me everytime

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Jennifer. I keep wanting to try other intro words, and people keep telling me they miss it when I do. I'm glad my in intro music has that effect... possibly one of the most successful pieces I've written. 🙂

[@marynorthcott6504]

Ok Tom (my fathers name too) I really really want to see more crafting with your finds of course along with that lovely music you play or same likes along like it. Maybe even hear fun or scary or mystery stories of your life as I’m sure you must have lots of what got you to this place…. Do share 😮😊

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Mary. I'm trying to get ahead on the Mudlarking video editing, so I can concentrate for most of January on trying to finish some crafting videos🙂. I don't really have all that many stories to tell of my life, I'm not all that interesting. 🙂

[@doloresconnors598]

As always your video is calmly informative. I am surprised at all the things you find to carry home and recycle , good job. Please keep going with your magnet fishing.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Dolores, I'm quite fortunate (in mudlarking terms), living at the epicentre of the 1st industrial revolution... so there was a high population here for a long time, without adequate facilities for disposing of things... and they used the rivers. So, lots of things to find, and lots to clean up. I've got a few more magnet fishing outings planned. 🙂

[@judytrahan6121]

You always find the most beautiful places to play! Great video!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Judy. I'm glad you can see the beauty in that little (often a bit grotty) stream. 🙂

[@cynthiarowley719]

Cobblestones, the sound of water, it was a treasure hunt. 🖖🕊️thank you

[@clairbaker3566]

I'm only half way through watching but the 'Animalistic cast iron face' really reminded me of my Chocolate Dobermann! Her ears are natural but if her ears were cropped the resemblance would be pretty remarkable! haha. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us Tom, perfect Sunday evening! 😊

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Clair. Yes, it is really quite like a Chocolate Dobermann. So far, the cast iron piece has reminded people of Baphomet, Picasso's Bull's Head, and several dogs... the Chocolate Dobermann looks the closest to me. 🙂

[@clairbaker3566]

@@tomburleigh9261 Amazing the way every set of eyes can see something completely different in the same object isn't it. 😊

[@Corgio22]

Could it be a “pot foot”? Part of a set to place under potted plants?

[@christhompson4270]

I enjoy any of your videos, there peaceful and calming. Thank you for picking up litter too, im glad you care enough to do so. Take care and thank you for sharing 🙏👍❤️

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Chris. Partly, I pick up litter in the hope that it will inspire others to do so to... and it works 🙂.

[@christhompson4270]

@@tomburleigh9261 lol you have me taking a bag with me just for rubbish, so cheers for inspiration 👍👍❤️❤️

[@judymarkel8029]

I had never heard of magnet fishing. It was quite interesting. I also enjoy your videos because they are relaxing. You go places that I would never see if you hadn't taken me

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Judy. It was a soft intro to magnet fishing, putting it in with my usual mudlarking content to see if people liked it. I think I'll try to do a couple of stand alone magnet fishing videos now. 🙂

[@gellrb56]

I think this video is good. You can’t control what you find. That is part of the interest.

[@TermaMary]

Yes I enjoyed this journey. I found mudlarking videos as I have been in the grip of long Covid and delight in seeing the adventures and discoveries. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Mary, and sorry you're still suffering. I do hope the symptoms fade and allow you a return to normality.

[@cindydickson3379]

I love watching anything you do. It's all interesting. You never know what you bring up. It's all good to me.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Cindy 🙂

[@niwe79]

I'll love your videos even if they take 5 hours and you'll find nothing. It's your relaxed way why I watch your videos 🤩👍🏼🥰.

[@mrsmac6193]

Not boring, just 'slow tv' which is relaxing and enjoyable.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you. That's what I was hoping to make when I started making videos. 🙂

[@elainerichardson7465]

Nothing Boring. If so only to you. Love the sound of the water.

[@cad68m_m]

I like looking at the old stonework, in addition to whatever you find, so not boring.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks John. I do like the old stonework there... there's so much mystery, missing buildings, grafted together buildings, and an entire missing canal. 🙂

[@kathleenabrahams9687]

I enjoy all of your videos old or new. It is your soothing voice and personal views that make them interesting and entertaining.

[@pamelatillery2841]

Lovely end to a long day, thank you 👍👍👍

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Pamela, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@pamelatillery2841]

@@tomburleigh9261 I've enjoyed it twice, too sleepy first time so watched and enjoyed it a second time, thank you 👍👍👍👍

[@viennesetreasuresmudlarkin5967]

no, it wasn't boring at all Tom, because it is your unique approach that makes your Videos interesting, wheter mudlarking or magnet fishing :)

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Barbara 🙂. I hope you're well.

[@viennesetreasuresmudlarkin5967]

@@tomburleigh9261 thank you , I am, and eager to go mudlarking again...soon! :)

[@dudleydogism]

I found this video very enjoyable. No, no, not boring at all.

[@janahertzberg6485]

Not boring. I like just hearing your narration and the sound of the stream. All good.

[@renitawoods8121]

I definitely enjoyed this video,the cobble stone is a natural sluce for many treasures, I would like this adventure many times over 💖

[@dishmurphy6539]

I loved it Tom. The nature of these outings is that you never know if you’ll find anything spectacular. The journey for me is the fun. ✌️💙

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Dish. The journey and exploration are the main attraction for me too. 🙂

[@irenejoseph9547]

I find your videos relaxing and therapeutic. Your voice is lovely and soothing. I look forward to watching the older ones and new ones. I especially enjoyed the magnet fishing. Happy hunting.

[@charlotte0069]

I couldn’t watch the premiere but saved it until I had a quiet moment. It’s 3am, quiet and throughly enjoyed watching. The handle on your new scraper is beautiful. Thank you Tom, take care.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Charlotte. I'm glad you think the handle is beautiful, I'm most of the way through making the Hatchet handle now, and it's just before shaping... so I don't know quite how it's going to turn out. 🙂

[@nobodyowens8159]

Brill , I particularly loved the scraper and the noises it made between the rocks that were very satisfying ,tnis bit was perfect ASMR .I think your audience would follow you on any path as whatever your doing your style is spot on , original and exciting ,we are glad of anything you decide to do ,,your options are exciting x As someone already mentioned in the comments If it's a Tom Burleigh Vlog I'll take it !

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Nobodyowens... I didn't think anyone would really like the scraping noise. Glad to be wrong. Probably will be chisels and pliers next time I go, but the scraper might get used whenever I go somewhere that suits it 🙂

[@katherineashley5712]

I thought this was an excellent video Tom. I enjoyed all aspects of your search today, but especially the magnet fishing at the end. Thank you for sharing. Take care.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Katherine. I'm glad you enjoyed it all, and I'm planning on a few more magnet fishing outings. 🙂

[@irenesidebottom8957]

I was so excited to see that you had done another video! I treasure every one that you do. You have a unique way of looking at the world around you and your voice is so soothing. Due to my advanced age I cannot explore like I once did yet I can go along with you experience it still!! Thank you for every video that you do!! I live in Kentucky, USA.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Irene. I'm glad you enjoy my explorations, voice and world view 🙂. I hope that even though you can't get out exploring like you once did, you have other adventures to enjoy.

[@riverjourney704]

i did not think this video was boring. it was really relaxing to watch and i loved the magnet fishing. looking forward to the next time you bring out the magnet!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks River Journey. I'm hoping to take the magnet out a few times in Spring... or on nice days during the winter. 🙂

[@rhondafirestine-gz4he]

Strangely beautiful and soothing with the flow of water

[@mythdemeanor5268]

I really enjoyed that video! More magnet fishing! But you need to ad waterproof gloves to your wish list! Much needed!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks @mythdemeanor5628. I have some waterproof gloves... just need to remember to take them. 🙂

[@leeespe448]

I love all the adventures you take us on!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Lee 🙂

[@angelacaley9396]

Bravo Tom! One of my favourite videos to date! I really enjoyed this one and didn’t find it boring at all, you even made me laugh out loud twice! I really hope you do go to see if you can access the abandoned building! Another favourite of mine is urbex!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Angela. Always glad if I can make people laugh, and I'll try to head back there sometime in Spring, if the hole up hasn't been repaired, a bit of urbex might be fun. 🙂

[@angelamillard6418]

Love walking with you!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Angela 🙂

[@Blackholeforyou]

I just love lurking video and will continue to watch them as lurkers continue to make them. I hope that answer your question Tom

[@Audion]

Silver 🥈 and gold 🪙 Yukon Cornelius

[@tomburleigh9261]

I reckon there probably is silver and gold to find in that stream. 🙂

[@victorstocke7762]

Part of the attraction with treasure hunting is the work behind the search. Sometimes not as thought provoking or exciting as finding rare or unusual items. Still makes for an enjoyable video. The chiseling of stone could be fun. I have used wood carving chisels a bit, so it seems interesting to watch and see how stone carves out around the treasures. I did enjoy and appreciate your latest. Thanks

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Victor. I've always tried to include some of the work behind the search, the walk to places, the wandering and looking... never just the: I've just found this approach (only when I've found something without the camera on). I've tried wood carving too, it's something I'll probably do a bit of when I've got the hang of craft videos. The stone Chisels will be used only really in the cracks, breaking up the hardened concretion of haematite and magnetite. 🙂

[@jeannienash5249]

Love the idea of magnet fishing, and I always enjoy your videos, and the sound of your voice is very calming

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Jeannie. I'll probably do a few one-off magnet fishing videos; the response to the segment in this has been very positive. 🙂

[@Adam-Gates-Mudlark]

The chain links are amazing!! Fantastic video Tom, a great way to finish my Sunday 🙂

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Adam, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@bernardetebueno7081]

Assistir você sempre me traz paz ☮️ e bem estar 💕

[@tomburleigh9261]

Graças Bernadete, eu gosto que meus vídeos podem fazer isso por você.🙂

[@lfurches]

What You are not is boring! I really enjoy magnet fishing and I enjoy the landscape and narrative that accompany the findings. So I think it is safe to say if you make another video like this, I'll enjoy it just as much as this one. Cheers Tom. Happy Holidays to you and your girlfriend.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Tinkering Twins and Their Mom, I thought it was turning out boring when I was editing, which is why I asked in the round up. From the reaction I've had, I was worried for nothing 🙂. I'll probably be heading back to that stream in Spring, and might try magnet fishing again in a few different places. Happy Holidays to you, and your family.

[@letticason8435]

That place made the little kid in me all big eyed with wonder. I imagine walking through there while it was hot. Fun and exciting exploring the tunnel and those cool cobbles.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Letti, the whole hobby pleases the kid in me. I get to explore places like this, and places even harder to get into. 🙂

[@danfetters6494]

Nice change of pace, Tom. Really enjoyed this as usual

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Dan, I'm glad you liked it. 🙂

[@katalinas9264]

I never got bored once. 🙃

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Katalina 🙂

[@PolyvoreThea]

If you can find them, jewelry makers use pliers that have either a coating or something similar so pliers won’t mark your metal. It might be good for your coin larking. I loved the magnet fishing. My husband and I have thought about doing some. I bought him a magnet. I like the metal larking! The square nails going back to the 1500’s!! Wow!! Amazing. The glass rods were extra cool! How wild to find 2! I loved your handmade pick with the beautiful laminated handle. I have a friend who uses dumpster dived wood pallets to laminate and make furniture. So much of it is from all over the world and makes for different colors! I saw video on You Tube of a young maker who laminated old skateboards, after peeling them. The edge colors were glorious. He used resin to fill the gaps and made sunglasses out of the wood! I look forward to the crafting! Thanks for your video as always!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Thea, I'm going to try Jewellery maker's pliers next time I go, alongside chisels. I hope you and your Husband do give magnet fishing a go, it's fun, (unless you don't really want to take all the metal, or toss it back). I think I might have seen a similar skateboard laminating video... don't know where I got the idea from. A shame the pick wasn't more useful, but it was good practice making it. 🙂

[@AlexisMald]

Another great video. I really appreciate your narrative and the places you explore.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Alexis 🙂

[@kathrynallister1944]

I called a friend, all our hobbies in one episode WOW.

[@ruthbaker5929]

Not boring at all I enjoy seeing all your videos and your voice is so soothing you would be great for reading books for the blind.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Ruth. I hope to try recording some book readings sometime, it's quite hard to do a good reading first try... perhaps I should read a chapter to my girlfriend before trying to record it. 🙂

[@sherryrector2275]

I will always watch as long as you continue. The sounds are relaxing and I enjoy your river walks. It’s surprising what you find. I’m also a sucker for mudlarking and bottle hunting.

[@phylliswilliamstn]

I love the sounds of the brook and enjoy your descriptions of things. 😊

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Phyllis 🙂 I think the sound of water is most of the draw for me... that and exploring. 🙂

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks Tom , the square chain links are used to strap freight to a pallet with metal or plastic straps / bands kind of a belt buckle thing that the banding is weaved through then pulled tight. hard to explain but I come across them where I work unpacking parts. Always a treat to see your videos thanks again.QWORK-Buckle-Silver-Polypropylene-Strapping if you want to see a new one i found these on amazon.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Joseph. Spot on identification, very much appreciated. 🙂

[@Christine_J]

I love your videos, and the places you wander are beautiful.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Christine. 🙂

[@maryarney1350]

Tom, we show up for a low-key wander with a buddy. I adore the quiet joy, the reverence and observations, enjoy the determination to stroll around respectfully, .... also- its not a boring time. I'm happy to have found you, happy to see you doing the stuff.... grateful you keep doing the things and making room for us to follow along.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you Mary, this is a lovely comment. 🙂

[@Veritasominavincit]

It’s all interesting and relaxing to me.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks @ElyzzabethAbsinthe, I'm glad you find it so. 🙂

[@michelegrady1142]

I really liked the magnet fishing. I could watch each & every cast, and I think that’s because of the surprise factor. I did enjoy this video, as I do most of yours. I loved the iron thing that looked like a donkey head too! Keep doing what you enjoy, I find it interesting and peaceful. 😊

[@apostlewoody]

Tom, in my location, coming up, is the first winter snowstorm. Im going to binge watch all your videos. Your videos are always welcomed. Peace be with you.

[@tomburleigh9261]

I hope you're well prepared and keep safe and well during the snowstorm and its wake. Last time there was a snowstorm here, we were left without running water, electricity or internet for 4 days... and couldn't get out for more than short walks as the road was a sheet of ice a mile long. UK doesn't cope well with anything but rain. 🙂

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks Tom, great video and nice talking to you too!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Debbie, it was nice to chat with you too. 🙂

[@matthew7creeks266]

Hello Tom, and good evening. I wanted to say that the chain links you found are pressure buckles for plastic strapping used for attaching boxes to pallets. I enjoy your uploads quite a lot. Your voice eases the mind while keeping it keen.

[@hollywood3312]

That first worn piece of Y-shaped cast iron reminded me of the bull's head Picasso made from a bicycle seat and handle bars. Has the same primal look.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks @hollywood3312, I do love that piece... it's one of Picasso's best. 🙂

[@julielumsden5184]

Your videos are always good, Tom you are in a peaceful setting listening to the water rippling down stream as well as your expected finds along with the surprise finds. The magnet fishing was interesting and I expect fun for you. Keep them coming

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Julie. The magnet fishing was fun, I hope to get out doing some more of it soon... and back to that stream where there's a lot more cobbles. 🙂

[@kathysmith6413]

you always do soothing but interesting videos. magnet fishing is so interesting. this ws one of my favourite videos that you have made.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Kathy. I'll probably be doing some more magnet fishing videos this year... it was fun for me, as well as interesting.🙂

[@rebeccahatcher-kaiser225]

I enjoyed the variety of scouring the banks and crevices. Please feel free to do this unusual larking more often!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Rebecca. I'll probably do more similar searching in that stream this coming Spring. 🙂

[@maarinabudd]

Since 1997 all 1p and 2p coins that have been produced and minted are copper plated which is why they appear rusty and do not last as long in waterways, if you test any 1p and 2p coins minted before 1997 they won't stick to a magnet as they are 100% minted with copper. I've been saving bits of copper pipe and copper pipe fittings from my mudlarking walks along the river Thames for a windchime project. Finding coconuts is a regular occurrence along the foreshore too as these are sometimes placed in the Thames as 'offerings' -I leave these where I find them and let the tides carry them onward on their journey. I never find your videos boring Tom, I always like watching them, the sound of the water, the countryside, the finds and by just watching every single thing..... They are not boring and never will be.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Maarina. You're very kind, give good information, and I hope I can someday meet up for a lark on the Thames with you. Alas, probably not for while; the Port of London isn't granting licences at the moment but I'll try an be more pro-active about getting one as soon as I know they're granting them again. 🙂

[@marcjohnson3322]

This video is a nice medium of river walks & mudlarking. I much prefer the mudlarking aspect but enjoyed this video because of the knowledge, environment and still had some finds. I often take walks following the beck hoping to find things similar to what you come across, great video!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Marc. I hope you do get some good finds when you go following the beck. 🙂

[@sallieeastell2809]

As interesting as ever,you could never be boring. Just love your knowledge and very relaxing voice. X

[@tomburleigh9261]

I do sometimes find myself boring... I might be in a small minority. 🙂

[@calpurnia1706]

Never boring 🙂

[@MrPhuselton]

i feel wonderful when i find new /to me/ videos from you.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Joe, kind words. 🙂

[@janiebennett5645]

Tom, I believe your glass vials come with a rubber cap with a hole in the center of them. They are for shipping flowers. Water goes in the vial, cap goes on, stem gets put into the hole of the cap. Flowers last longer in shipping. I have had a few of them. Thanks for the experience..

[@debcattell7059]

Great video Tom. Interesting to watch the magnet fishing to see what find would come out next 👍and yes I think you may need some pliers for those stuck coins. Thanks Tom 😊

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Deb. I'm going to get some jeweller's pliers, and see how they fare... alongside using chisels and a hammer too. 🙂

[@artieash6671]

Thanks!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Artie, very kind of you. 🙂

[@typhoon3502]

Tom just a suggestion, I magnet fish and the opposite end from the magnet make a slip knot and loop it over your wrist, then you don't lose your rope or magnet, and no it wasn't a boring video, it was great. 😁Graham.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Graham. Reckon I did OK editing the Magnet fishing portion? I think maybe I included too many shots of hot rocks. 😀

[@anniehartley8851]

For us Italians a rusty bent nail brings good luck, we say Tocca ferro, which is touch iron/ metal. As we would say touch wood and it will come good...

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Annie, it's great to hear such things, and add to my knowledge. Would such a thing as a rusty bent nail be given as a lucky talisman to anyone? 🙂

[@anniehartley8851]

@@tomburleigh9261 I have no idea..but coral shaped horns were to ward off evil spirits. The horn sign which looks like the Rock and roll hand gesture in Italian means f.... off..basically...so never do that to an Italian..but if you point the gesture downwards it also wards off evil spirits...I know..weird..I was taught all the bad language when I was little.

[@annettefournier9655]

I don't really care What water you lark on. I just find the sounds of water very soothing. I do like that iron trivet. Looks like the head of a deer or small antelope to me. Take care Tom and many thanks.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Annette. That adds to the variety of things people see in the Iron trivet thing 🙂. So far, it's reminded people of Chocolate Dobermans, Picasso's Bull's Head, and Baphomet.

[@christinekeay8456]

My favourites were the ingots, almost as exciting as gold bars! Always enjoy your videos whatever you’re finding 😍

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Christine. I think I missed one ingot, in the other Magnet Fisher's pile... will try and get that next time I go. I'm glad you enjoy regardless of what I find... there will be more magnet fishing videos in the future. 🙂

[@tarrasams7423]

Hello 👋 from New York USA I love watching your videos they're so relaxing and calm your voice is a delight to listen to especially when your voice is talking with the river flowing in the background and the waterfalls flowing in the background and the scenery it's beautiful thank you for bringing me along with you I can't wait to see where you go and what you find next😊

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Tara 🙂

[@tarrasams7423]

@@tomburleigh9261 😊

[@janecharlton6780]

That wasn't boring Tom .

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Jane, I'm glad you didn't think so. 🙂

[@shannonkoeller8378]

Always wonderful to wander and search with you. Love your view of life.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Shannon 🙂

[@sallystanley4526]

I was amazed by the amount of coins in the cobbles. *Becareful magnet fishing without protective gloves. Sometimes theres razor blades on the magnet. 😧 I always enjoy watching your videos. I think it's your calming voice.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Sally. I'll try to remember some cut proof gloves next time I go. 🙂