A Tiny Find Tells a Big Story! A Wonderful Mudlark & The Low Tide Reveals a Very Special Object!

[@mjrippe]

Wow, Tom is an amazing fellow! I love the enthusiasm, knowledge, and thoughtfulness that he brought to this episode.

[@chattykathie7129]

Love how encouraging she is to others. Very gracious

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you. Always. People like Tom have so much to offer in terms of knowledge xx

[@CatHeadKnows53]

I loved hearing Tom's excited sharing of his passion for the history and geology of the Thames and the many other rivers now hidden. How fitting that he found that medal from the rowing competition! And, as always, Nicola, your kindness and curiosity are so refreshing, especially these days! And your squirrel buddy sealed it!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you ox

[@andreamcmillan4316]

When Tom related his 14th century buckleplate find to Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales it created such a broad historical setting to a tiny find in the mud. This association of a find with a period is what I most enjoyed about this video.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

thank you Andrea xx

[@geoffgeorges]

I felt a connection to this history because my mother named me after Geoffrey Chaucer

[@jamesdoyle5405]

Two thoughts. First Nicola had you been born before the second world war you would have been the RAFs premier photo interpreter. The way you can spot such tiny objects amazes me. The second is how fortunate we were that George VI became monarch. Not only was he and the Queen Mother examples of courage in a dark time but they gave us our beloved Queen Elizabeth. The news reel was a treat.

[@dianesevigny1381]

I love to watch you. Nicola you keep my mind occupied from my stressful body. I have breast cancer needed 2 surgeries now I am waiting for my radiation treatments it will take 14 days then chemo pills. And watching you keep my mind learning new things. Trying to sell my crochet for a fundraiser for my 2nd stage for truly cancer free. That my life right now and I have great support from my husband

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Hello Diane, Im so glad you enjoyed the video. You are going through such a tough time right now - and yet you still take the time to post such positive words. Sending you much love and hugs. I hope your fundraiser does really well. Do you have a website where we can donate? xox

[@josephinemonahan915]

Thank you Nicola...Tom is indeed a treasure himself....so passionate about his finds.

[@cyndybailey4529]

The ideas behind the river and it's treasures is Always Amazing. I love the passion that Tom has for every find he'd encountered. 😊

[@kathyastrom1315]

I love that last statement by Tom. I research my family genealogy, and I have that same feeling of the joy of discovery when I find out more stories of individuals on my family tree.

[@victoriaratajeski6843]

Tom seems like a very knowledgeable and interesting mud larker! I enjoyed learning the history of the pieces he has found. #London Clay.

[@brianfromtheambar7944]

Tom is clearly much more than his intro suggests. There can be no debate that he is, foremost, a poet. Thanks Tom, and Thanks Nicola for featuring him. Cheers from London Ontario Canada

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Brian!

[@mangoboo2011]

The university boat race 1872 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boat_Race_1872

[@annazaman9657]

Im watching from Pakistan and when Tom connected the mystery ring to my part of the world, i was so chuffed 😊

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Ooh excellent! My friend just got back from Pakistan. She was working there

[@lindajones5499]

I am an American and I love everything English. I really enjoyed Mr Chivers discussion of his finds over the years.

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

great people!

[@steveb1972]

I could listen to Tom for hours!

[@PatriceTaylor-u4i]

Hurray for heart-shaped fossils, and red, gorgeous garnets!

[@XNYer68]

What a most fascinating mudlarking video today! Love all the history from Tom! And it amazing that you guys can spot such tiny objects in between all the mud and rocks!!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you!

[@ant-1382]

Just love how you do the research, and find the stories behind the artifacts. That button that Tom found! The history, and how it connects to him is fascinating.

[@oaktree3]

The only time I have ever heard one of these mudlarking videos that mentioned the Sephardic community in London! ❤

[@iamshotty]

"It's about the story they tell" That's it right there. I so enjoyed this. Thank you so much Nicola. Sending you much love xx Teresa 🇦🇺💖

[@terryt.1643]

That’s what I love so much about these videos!

[@joanfreestone1707]

I live in Western Australia and I love London and the Thames. I was fortunate enough to visit in 2018. I enjoyed seeing it again in your video. It was great to meet Tom and see some of his finds. London's history is amazing. Your little squirrel friend at the end is always a joy.

[@IamKENZYA]

YaaaaaY!! So happy I have something to do this sunday morning! ... Well, something I WANT to do... Not HAVE to do! Chores & adulting sucks!

[@baskervillebee6097]

Years ago on vacation, a shop keeper gave me a shilling. Good news: my birth year. Bad news: George not Lizabwth

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

oh. brilliant. Enjoy yourself today. And that starts with watching a mudlarking video! much love to you, Nicola

[@melissadrury8170]

Love the whole show, especially Tom’s blue ring #londonclay

[@sheshe6166]

Tom is so knowledgeable! Have a great week!

[@wquirke6297]

# London Clay. I love the way you mud larkers share the joy of finding things. None of you is envious of the others finds. I also love the history lessons that go alone with your finds

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you x

[@SuperMinion-vy1hk]

London Clay - loved the Rowing Medallion, I would wear that everyday now with pride, it’s a gorgeous item . Awesome find.

[@LisaMontelione]

I loved the story of the rings the "badly made one" and the one with the squashed band. Oh, and the history of London before the city was built. There are so many things to like. It is hard to choose only one.

[@AmandaSnow-di6mp]

You enable me to travel and see the treasures you collect, I love it. On Wednesday another baby, a boy this time will be born. My daughter will have her 2nd baby. We are so very lucky. xx

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

oh goodness! congratulations to you and to your daughter. Much love to you all. Nicola xxxx

[@Theoobovril]

A splendid video. Mudlarking has little to do with treasure hunting, but more to do with History hunting.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you ❤

[@DeloresLowndes]

So much enjoyed Tom's childlike exuberance over his finds and his very clear and detailed explanations of them. Favorite item....that wee little angel (strap end?).. #London Clay

[@maladyhawke]

I love the finds he shared in your video and I feel his enthusiasm and love for what he is doing. Great stories behind the finds. Like I keep saying, it is keeping history alive and renders the people behind them immortal.

[@nickym3877]

Thank you, Nicola and Tom. I loved Tom's box of tiny mudlarking delights, particularly the teeny glass trinket with a man drinking from, maybe, an onion bottle. So delicate and yet crisply decorated #LONDONCLAY

[@sandydt57]

the boat race medal was a fantastic find, loved hearing about the actual race .. # Londonclay

[@trishsuchy]

Having just watched The Boys in the Boat about the U of Washington rowing team in the 1936 Olympics, then the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the story of the 1872 race was made all the more exciting-and when the music and illustrations came on it all came to life. Thank you for the story well told!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you x

[@elsajones6325]

'love, LOVE our trips to the river. THANK YOU!!!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

yay, Im so glad you enjoy them. Much love, Nicola

[@deborahbryant7530]

Awesome video Nicola !!! Nice treasures found by you & Tom !!! Thanks Nicola for introducing Tom to us. He's found some great treasures in the past & again this time too !!! Could watch you mudlark for hours Nicola !!! Much love 💕 to you from the USA !!! 🙂

[@christinehodge3608]

Tom knows his mudlarking,and finds, like Tom, he is so natural,

[@marthaharris6064]

Very lovely Lark, Nic and Tom's history lesson about London Bridge and all was very interesting😊 Thank you❤

[@carolholding9092]

Hi. Nicola. I love the passion in Tom's voice as he talks about mudlarking and his finds. That is why I have been watching your videos since the pandemic. Greetings from New Mexico USA.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! And greetings back to you in New Mexico! xxxx

[@wendydewaal6631]

Thank you for the great company of Tom + Nicola on the Thames. I've always loved reading about London in historical novels + now your mudlarking has me waiting for the amazing finds you reveal to us. Thank you for deepening my knowledge + filling my retirement years with continued excitement. Wendy in South Africa.

[@cdd4248]

Hi Neighbor I too live in NM. Fancy Meeting you in London- LOL!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

@wendydewaal6631 thx Wendy. So glad you're enjoying the mudlarking xx

[@ginkgosunmontana7628]

As a rock lover, I especially liked the fossil you found! Every time you pan over a tasty bed of rocks, I always slow down the videos to scout them out🤩 I would love to read Tom's book! #LondonClay

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you. Yes there are many beautiful rocks here it is true!xx

[@DublinBloodUSA]

The most Beautiful Hands in the U.K. ❤❤❤❤

[@donnamonroe4105]

Loved Tom’s passion and enthusiasm for the history of the area!

[@maxinenortham6428]

Thank you Tom for painting such a vivid picture of how thing would have looked 2000 years ago - fascinating stuff!

[@annieg246]

Tom is so knowledgeable and interesting. I loved that mangled ring he found. I would love to win his book.

[@jillfarley520]

Loving this, watching your finding pins etc then get excited at the Agates I see too! I love stones and there are so many beauties in this video!

[@tinalopez1522]

What great historical finds & that pipe, beautious!😊

[@christhompson4270]

Another great day out on the river, Tom is an amazing person and im glad he has written a book. Love the medal of the boat race. # London Clay.

[@red6675]

Enjoyed Tom's commentary and perspective.

[@SallieEastell-cx9hl]

Always lovely to see you Nicola, but thank you for introducing us to Tom , such knowledge and passion. ❤X

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

Thats what makes her so special.. passion..

[@sharonh667]

What a lovely surprise this morning. A mud lark and an interesting and well informed guest. I especially enjoyed Tom’s conjoined twin find of the boat race token. # London Clay

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

We wnjoy watching them... a great muddy pair!

[@LakeSuperiorGirl]

Nicola & Tom thank you so much for a wonderful mudlarking adventure on the Thames. Explaining a bit of history regarding the finds you both make and expanding on it in the wrap up really makes your videos the best. From tiny pieces can come the most fascinating stories. I hope the two of you can get together for another explore soon.

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

great muddy couple!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you xox

[@barbaraaddleman3334]

I really enjoyed learning about the Medieval buckles from Tom, thanks for another great mudlarking video Nicola!

[@eileenmcconnell738]

It's really amazing that in a small bit of foreshore, there is a chance to find many little items. I loved the tiny round glass with the etched man drinking by a tree. Beautiful. Thanks, Nicola. #London Clay

[@jpkatz1435]

43:07 To my eye the bloke is blowing some kind of horn, if he was drinking his head would be tiped back. ? .

[@eileenmcconnell738]

@@jpkatz1435 I was thinking that at first. Thanks

[@julieboughey6128]

Tom himself is so informative and loved listening to his descriptions of his finds. # London Clay.

[@polkcellar]

The 1872 London Boat Race medallion imbedded in the Thames foreshore crumbles and its detailed history was my favorite today. Thankyou Nicola and Tom Chivers! #London Clay

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you x

[@hollyderderian152]

I love your heart shaped fossil! Nice.....keep it up***

[@PecanRanch]

What a lovely post! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@jacquelineswaine1180]

The joy both of you bring to your finds ❤️ # London clay

[@KirstenCreasy]

Hi! I adore your videos Nicola - you have such a calm demeanor and passion at the same time! I loved hearing Tom's thoughts - he is very eloquent and his reference to Time on the Thames was beautiful! And thought provoking. Love it all!!! #London Clay

[@jonread2009]

Thank you again Nicola!!! ❤️Tom was a joy to listen to, an absolute wealth of knowledge! Also, the Lambretta 150 Li jersey, what a lovely tribute to your past mud larking find☺️ Again thank you for sharing your passion!! Love ya!❤️

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! Love you too xx

[@johnandkayninmon]

Such great information! You and Tom are so passionately curious. That sort of thing is always inspiring! A wonderful video for anyone who loves learning!

[@sallywatton2580]

I love how the tiny , seemingly mundane finds alow the imagination to soar ❤

[@glynislaidlaw4064]

My favourite Mudlark ! Always an interesting story to be heard! # London Clay

[@ksully6551]

Even if those little bits of lead don't have anything on them worth keeping, it's still a good thing to get them out of the river and into the bin.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

yes, very true!

[@terriconley3081]

What joy to watch a person who is so thrilled to find a little piece of history and so passionate about that find. As always Nicola such a good video I would like to have a closer at the fossil you found.

[@lynndemont5212]

Great to hear about the ring Tom had found. Its great to watch everyone mudlarking and finding every little things. The stories you find about your finds are great. Thank you for the history. #LondonClay

[@janwood1906]

Hi, I loved Tom's enthusiasm ,when talking about his finds. He's explanation of items, was also very informative. A lovely collective video Nicola X

[@eringemini7091]

Toms's perseverance in his research ( especially on the gilded Sapphire ring),, is admirable! I have to wonder how many pieces of historical or valuable jewelry has been mistaken for religious offerings or "Costume" and been discarded or tossed away by both Mudlarkers & Magnet Fishers? Great video!

[@may-brittaxc.aaajustesen8771]

Hi Nicola and Tom. To Tom: Your Angel metal piece is a book buckel. The little eye is for closing the book. It is likely post medieval. Nice find👍 I have also found one with my metal detector just this week. Lots of greetings from Denmark🇩🇰 And Nicola thanks for your nice videos❤

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Fantastic! Thank you xx

[@heatherhouston7371]

Thank you to Tom Chivers for sharing his knowledge with us and as always I enjoy your mud larking adventures, Nicola!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you xox

[@debbiharshbarger688]

I really enjoyed all the history and excitement you share with us. Thanks for showing the old footage of the coronation of George lX. I'm glad Tom also put out his book on audio . # London Clay

[@christinesaint3423]

Brilliant video. What an interesting guy Tom is.

[@carolekinsey7835]

Very interesting finds on this lark. Plus a great bit of history too from Tom and yourself Nicola. Thanks. 😊

[@MelanieJones-h5v]

The wealth of knowledge and passion for history is so enjoyable to watch!

[@NellieWilkie-bf9bo]

Loved Toms favorite finds.the sapphire ring is perfect ❤

[@willowhouse2]

Tom was so interesting..I am buying his book for sure. ❤ Nicola you always have wonderful videos..scenery, music and very interesting finds❤

[@janeosullivan7027]

i just loved all the stories behind yours and tom’s finds today # London Clay

[@marionbowler5440]

I loved the tiny bent ring, intriguing to say the least. #London clay excellent work Nicola ❤🍁👏

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Marion. Hope you're well. Much Love, Nicola xx

[@KishanSingh-wg2ko]

As always a brilliant video love and await patiently on Sundays to watch love the finds today #LONDON CLAY

[@professor-greek3367]

Aw Nicola .. another brilliant video .. Tom's story with Mile End Road just wow 😍 #londonclay

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Ari!

[@jim-do5pt]

Great video, as usual - you always have interesting folks hunt with you... Tom, that was a awesome find...! A trained eye is needed, for sure!

[@madbuthappyme2553]

Hi Nicola, glad you enjoyed Detectival. Hopefully see you there next year, Carol the bin lady!!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Oh Carol it was lovely to meet you!! Yes, I'll be there next year 🥰😘

[@theresaciba632]

Very informative I love watching your show😊😊😊😊💜💜💜💜💜

[@gaylelong4821]

How fun to meet another of your mudlarking friends! I loved your find of the garnet that is large enough for a piece of jewelry. I would enjoy the book about London Clay. From North Carolina, USA.

[@jaynesmith9646]

Very interesting as usual . I like the garnets that you find and love to hear how excited you get when finding interesting pieces

[@DavidHuber63]

Mudlarkers are down to earth real. :)

[@MaryTaylor-w9z]

What an interesting video. I did enjoying hearing about the history of London's landscape and the interesting things found. #LondonClay

[@dad8709]

Just love listening to the history you & tom go into as well as the amazing finds you find thank you, all the way from the bottom of the south island new zealand

[@larkdavis6041]

Actually I enjoy hearing Tom's voice it would be great to have it on audio book! Nicola thanks so much for showing the coronation video! I may be in the US, but I have followed the royals since about 1970. # London Clay

[@lindamcfaul9096]

Love the find s and the story s that come with them thank you

[@PatriciaMegna]

Just found your Vlogs and find them so exciting.

[@seeleeuk168]

My favorite part was about the boat race. Thanks again for a great video Nicola! #LondonClay

[@ShirleyWhite-rc6je]

Every find it tell you a story. That water came in fast.thanks for sharing your video.your friend Shirley knew Bern , north Carolina USA ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😮🎉😅😊

[@isalennox-moore7213]

Loved Tom's story about his button and his enthusiasm. Smashing video as always Nicola, thank you # London Clay

[@helenalderson6608]

I love the historical corroboration ❤ #LondonClay

[@Nicole-pg5lk]

Thank you Nicola for another fun and interesting video of you and Tom this time. Loved to see the squirrel too❤. Love from the Netherlands, Nicole.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Nicole. Im glad you stayed long enough to see the new squirrel! xx

[@Nicole-pg5lk]

@@nicolawhitemudlark I always do Nicola, thanks for you message.

[@raymondlovelock1437]

The boat race medalium is a very exciting find. Well done Tom.

[@yomama8873]

Loved the coronation thank you 🤩🤩🤩💖💖

[@jeanaardsma7169]

Fascinating to learn more about the River Thames from Tom! I didn't realize the river is now constrained well within its original shores. Thank you, Nicola, for your wonderful videos! Hi, Squirrel! #londonclay

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

The squirrel asked me to say hi back to you!! xxx

[@SteveBernard42]

What I enjoyed about this video? Hmm…. Well, interesting and informative as always, meeting Tom and learning about him and his finds…. Ultimately though, it has to be seeing the lovely Nicola!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Ah thanks Steve xxx❤

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

What lovely finds for you and Tom, Nicola! I really enjoyed the footage of the king's coronation! #LondonClay. ❤

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Just the greatest! 🙂♥️

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Tony! you're the greatest. Lots of love, Nicola xxxx