EPIC Mudlarking find for the Museum of London! A first for Mudlover Si!

Join Si and Nic as they jump down onto the River Thames foreshore to Mudlark once again. They make some awesome discoveries, and a first for Si - fit for the Museum of London! Plus watch Nicola almost loses her bag of finds! More Mudlarking • What's in this 500-YEA...
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[@brendajones9377]

I live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in the states. You know what we have on our beaches? Sand. We have sand. I get so jealous watching mudlarking videos!😂

[@IratePuffin]

I know! I’d die for the chance to go there to do this with them!

[@pjfoltz8810]

Me too!

[@0rluh]

I feel like you could find cool stuff in Maryland if you knew where to look. I heard there are old bottle dumps around the old colonies.

[@heycarrieann]

Brenda Jones NJ here. SAME!!!! I'm so jealous!!

[@roberttownsend8244]

Go to scientific cliffs by Chesapeake city!! You can find fossils and shark teeth and lots more!!! The Chesapeake has a very rich history!!! Do some research and you can find lots of places to search!!!!

[@gaynor3976]

I love when you tell us the history of a relic you have found. It sort of completes the stories. Well done Si xx

[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

17:27 Hey Si, AMAZING FIND! 👏👏👏Definitely a Roman intaglio! That is the distinct profile of a Roman Centurion Trooper, with plumed helmet, cheek plates and plated, armored garments.

[@kimmyjo13]

That seal is absolutely gorgeous!! I live in North Texas 🇨🇱 and I would love mudlarking the Thames, that is on my bucket list!! Thank you for sharing your awesome adventure with me! Love you guys! 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[@traygoodie]

I’m in north Texas too! I was talking to my daughter about mudlarking and wondering what we’d find here lol 🇬🇧 🇺🇸🇨🇱

[@arachanine]

“Thmaes” really got me

[@aliciakreisler3246]

Kat F lol

[@kalidescopekids]

Thanks for leaving the footage of the Gent playing the keyboard and singing. Very cute. Love the show. From the southern 1st colonies

[@SmallWonda]

It is incredible something so tiny & precious can be found kicking around the pebbles and mud - well spotted indeed! Nice to think it could be Roman...

[@Sifinds]

Small Wonda fingers crossed matey!

[@BlytheWorld1972]

Aw the old boy on the keyboard aw god love him i love far out people like that.

[@lilpipskweek6448]

That seal. It’s the ancient depiction of the Demi god Constipatio

[@Sifinds]

Lil Pipskweek haha Strainius plopidum

[@Noob0perator]

Wasn’t that intoninentia Buttocks, married to Biggus Dickus from Rome?

[@sixty2jeff]

That’s the seal of “Two Barrel Bob’s Your Uncle” ...the famous brewmaster with an arse so wide he could straddle two barrels whilst seated upon them.

[@tamarrajames3590]

Lil Pipskweek Perhaps it is Cloacina, the Roman Goddess of the sewer. She is pretty important when you come to think of it.😏🖤🖤

[@dustbunny3824]

Has anyone gotten back to you about the seal? Age or real names, ( I love the fun ones) It could be the seal of the Great Procrastinator..

[@eba44]

Wow! That intaglio is just WONderful! I think if I found even a tiny fraction of what you all find, I'd just pass out cold in the mud! Cheers from Maine, USA!

[@iLitAfuseiCantStop]

Agreed! From Maine here as well! (on the coast about an hour from Augusta) & although I have a few good finds myself (2 pronged colonial bone fork, half a large colonial cook pot, what I think is an indian hide scraper, indian trade bead & pottery fragments) I'm always so jealous of his finds!

[@Sifinds]

Haha. Thanks!

[@ksully6551]

Hello fellow Mainers!

[@Teeveepicksures]

Boston here, these vids are fantastic! fully planning to do this (under the radar) at Fort Warren over summer and see what kind of stuff i can find.

[@Sifinds]

@@Teeveepicksures Hello Boston! Hope you get some 'luck in the muck'!

[@lindaodellvt]

It must be your eagle eyesight, with a touch of luck, for you to find something drop dead amazing on most of your hunts. The intaglio seal is truly gorgeous! Very creative shadow play filming the type - you will come up with great way to repurpose it, Simon. Thank you for sharing your larks.

[@Sifinds]

Linda Odell Thanks my pleasure!

[@sharonwolfe5210]

That bit *was* gorgeous!!!

[@BlytheWorld1972]

Nic what a lovely person she is another great video Si .

[@Scriptkitty-sd8dp]

Little old man singing at the end made my heart happy. He was awesome!

[@juliet5114]

I really needed a good hearty laugh this morning, and your toilet referrals on the intaglio hit me just right😊🤭😂🤣. And that glass seal🤩, what a stunner!! And a perfect replication in the mud, WOW!! Beautiful weather 🌞🌤️!!! Sending positive vibes and 🙏's for good health and safety in your travels. And always...🤞🍀lucky finds.🤗🤭😘

[@Sifinds]

Juliet thank you. Much love back atcha darlin’

[@lesroberts3226]

Always amazed to see history coming back to life, and how much you people know. However I think about the owners of the various bits and pieces and what their lives and surroundings would have been like. Keep up the good work.

[@toxigenic]

The guy at the end playing keyboards on the beach was really great! I loved the intaglio. Here's hoping it's Roman. It's still an awesome find if it's Georgian!

[@Sifinds]

toxigenic thanks. Lol

[@marionbowler5440]

Hi Si, love your outings with Nicola. Keep having fun, and stay safe during these uncertain times.🇨🇦

[@Sifinds]

Marion Bowler thanks. Will do. You too x

[@carolyoung3793]

Oh wow I love the bottle seal and your stamp in fact I love everything found , I think I’ve learned more about history than I ever did at school tfs xx

[@carolynparrott4178]

I inherited my father’s button tools he used in a factory in OHIO;USA. Before I was born. They are approximately 95 years old. My treasure! I live in Kentucky ,USA . Many Divers use to dive for muscle shells in my state ,in one of the world’s largest man made lakes. Kentucky Lake. They sold them to Asians for other reasons. Long story. I like your videos.

[@Punkinatrix]

Thank you for this video Si.

[@Sifinds]

Punkinatrix thanks. This was filmed a few weeks ago. I hope we don’t get banned from leaving our houses!!!

[@Thematt11]

Seeing how unabashed the Romans were about going to the toilet, considering that pinching the morning loaf was a social occasion, it would be wonderfully ironic if the seal WAS for somebody who made a good living building sewers and latrines. It's a fantastic find though, even if it is a chap sitting on his thinking seat.

[@djquinn11]

Biggus Dickus?

[@bigkahuna6277]

Awesome adventure Simon, Great to have something to watch while we are on this virus lock down here in New Jersey. Thanks to you and Nic.

[@vilstef6988]

I'll join the crowd and say it will be interesting to get the museum's conclusion on the intaglio.

[@maggiefriedrichs3078]

I love everything about this video. Especially Twist And Shout at the end. “Woo!” 😄

[@margaretwhyteman690]

It always amazes me how you no what these things are whether there covered in mud or not,just amazing x

[@googlethis313]

And then you have me who’s happy to find a stone with a natural whole in it! 😂

[@lesleyhawes6895]

Be comforted, when I was a kid we lived on the line of flints that ran across the North Downs, and we used to call natural flints with holes in "fairy stones", rather than "holy stones" and treasure them. I've still got some I picked up 70 years ago!

[@rhondasisco-cleveland2665]

Oh MY GOSH!, I love the older gent. He's fabulous!!

[@mrshannonite4016]

The old fella at the end said it risght about that seal..."WOO"

[@Sifinds]

MrShannonite haha!

[@chuxmix65]

Interesting as always! Can't wait to hear the museum's conclusions.

[@Sifinds]

chuxmix65 thanks! Me too!

[@roberttownsend8244]

It’s the figure of Crapious he’s The bloke who invented Toilet paper of course back then it was called Parchment paper!!

[@athelwulfgalland]

@@Sifinds Was the London Museum able to identify it's origin or shed some light on it in some way? I've no idea where to check for updates?

[@Sassy-qh5nh]

I thought it was a privy seal. Lol.

[@kitchenworker446]

Ah that was great Si, I loved the stuff with the type set that you have found. The old guy at the end singing was a star- I'm sure I could see a lad having a wee against the siding in the background though!

[@Sifinds]

Jan Enderwitz haha. Probably 😂

[@Victorialands]

A little funny... I just started watching your videos not long ago and the first few videos l thought you were saying, “hello my lovers” of course l came to realize it was “mud lovers”. I still hear it from time to time. 🥴🤷🏼‍♀️😂

[@Jeff_11B]

Dude at the end playing "Twist and Shout" was awesome, you can tell how happy he is.

[@marybeth6272]

Great luck in the muck! Super finds! I also loved the singer at the end!!!

[@Sifinds]

Mary Beth Cheers Mudlover

[@bridgetteleadbitter7899]

so sorry to hear about john Webb your friend .he was a lovely man inspirational full of knowledge

[@piggiesparadise1991]

What an amazing find si, I can't believe u saw it as its so teeny tiny. Congrats si xx

[@bobstar76]

“ I’ve lost my contact lens in the Thames, can you help?”

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I loved the video! But the little white haired guy at the end stole my heart away😊 new sub from Tennessee USA

[@MissMellyVee]

Si, this video is world class, enjoyed the incredible artistic display at the end, beautifully presented... and the gentleman rocker was a bonus.. love your channel ♥️

[@ms.michealhodge1243]

I totally agree!! Si I hope that you do something creative as a career because you are crazy good at it!!! :-)

[@grittykitty8005]

Always some amazing finds ………. and love to see Nicola in your videos . I found your site by watching her videos . She's such an Artist !

[@johnromero1029]

6:38 it's a cobbler, sitting on an old type boot, or shoe.

[@MrPicunit]

I too am a lover of lead type. All the fonts, and one of a kind deformities.

[@Sifinds]

picunit kindred spirits

[@shootthemoon6072]

9:26- "The Imprint of History" would be a great name for a mudlarking channel. Beautiful finds so far. Hope you're all doing well and taking the necessary precautions.

[@Sifinds]

Not Sure or just a t shirt!

[@theresabraddock9310]

Ive really enjoyed the music in all of your videos. Nice contemporary feel that just fits with your personality and all your finds and adventures. Love that you included the adorable entertainer at the end!

[@rollonbc]

Thank you Si for another great trip to the Thames. Nicola running back to get her bag before old father Thames reclaimed his treasures.... Classic

[@Sifinds]

rollonbc haha. Thanks

[@michaelamaestas4950]

LOVE , the mud , clay, muck and the treasures ! what fun videos

[@brianmccauley3267]

I keep seeing stuff they don't see, everywhere. While she's rinsing off that seal, or whatever it was, I noticed a piece of rectangular stone with carved writing in it. Plain as day.

[@MudlarkingWithKitCaboodlers]

That Intaglio is absolutely stunning! It never ceases to amaze me the small pieces of history that can be found in those little patches of metal on the foreshore. It really is incredible the beautiful pieces of history that can be found. Kate found some beautiful tokens or one could be a 13th century coin in our last video! I really have to start wearing glasses on the close search as I am missing things! Brilliant video as per usual :)

[@Sifinds]

Mudlarking With Kit & Caboodlers Thanks Mudlovers! Yes I was very lucky

[@georgiewalker1069]

What a beaut sunny day... so interesting. Great finds. Never seen an intaglio before. Wow, awesome 🇿🇦

[@raimamohommed7518]

Dear si beautiful finds love it thank u for wonderful mudlarking 💙🖤

[@kndvolk]

"A man sittin' on the toylit"...crack me up!!!

[@LeaZalehaSix5]

Salutations from Singapore. Awesome videos always. Just love how you bring us so low to the ground 'effect' just make you feel that we are there with you. Stay awesome. 🙋🏾‍♀️📸🥰❣️🌹

[@carrie_on_larkin]

Oh i was right near there Thursday...I had some good finds. Maybe one day I will bump into you. Thanks for getting me hooked on TGIs wonderful hobby. Good luck in the muck Si 😁

[@keliemartin8522]

Would absolutely love doing this. Living in Australia where you get stalked by Crocs and eaten ! If you're too close to the waters edge. Some beaches and river ways we just don't go near anymore. I used to go to some old Gold field sites and pick up glass and Chinese pottery that's over a hundred years old .

[@theresac.3216]

Well done, Si! Great finds and I really enjoyed this video! The bit where you brought the camera close to ground and skimmed the surface was cool! I'm excited to find out more about the intaglio!

[@Sifinds]

Theresa C. Thanks!

[@louisealjaradat5063]

What a hoard of beauts you found Si! Amazing. I'll wait for what the outcome is and hopefully see it in the comments but I think it's even earlier than Roman..weird gut feeling lol

[@Sifinds]

Louise Aljaradat can’t wait myself. Might take a while tho

[@Tob2n]

Loved the video, Si. Great production, mate. Well done. I’m keeping my fingers crossed the intaglio is Roman. It has that Roman feel to it. Keep us posted. 👍🤙

[@Sifinds]

Tob2n cheers Toby! Fingers crossed!

[@joriskylie6857]

The impression on the rock would have been super if you got it out. Great finds. It always amazes me how the smallest thing can zero you back to a point in time.

[@Sifinds]

Donald Scheibener thanks!

[@Springfieldkid918]

This one is gorgeous and similar in color to my intaglio ring!

[@BREW530]

I just found this channel and you have inspired me to make my official family seal a man on a toilet

[@shwoou9448]

@4:20, wow! Beautiful early carnelian intaglio. Etruscan or Roman, could be anywhere from 1st century BC to 3rd C. AD. Amazing find!

[@debraolivier2147]

I'm so glad i discovered your videos! And i never realised what a huge tidal change the Thames gets!

[@bnanabelle]

London is NEVER boring ;) Congratulation on the findings ♥ Hanne

[@bodge6886]

The history archive that keeps on giving👍

[@ApocalypseRogue]

I literally just stumbled upon your channel! I love all the history & finds! Just subbed, keep up the great work! 🔎🗡️⛏️🔨🗝️🔑⛓️⚱️⚔️

[@goldripper4138]

Lovely Jubbly sit back n relax 😊

[@Sifinds]

Gold Ripper 🐸

[@MiscToddley]

The 'button' with a bent pin, looks like it might be the back of a pin/broach. The finding part that's glued or is sewn to the back of the piece. There were ones available where you'd make your own, like an embroidery patch, etc and change out the piece whenever you felt like. If those are holes around the edge, that's where you'd stitch thru to attach the piece.

[@Sifinds]

Tailynn Toddley cool!!!

[@galadriel3134]

@@Sifinds anything from the museum yet?

[@kathysenn7664]

Throne..toilet..not too far off!! Seriously, it's gorgeous!! Thanks for the sunny trek along the Thames!! The outro was awesome!! Good rendition of a golden oldie!!

[@Sifinds]

Kathy Senn haha. My pleasure

[@BMW7series251]

Brilliant video Si. Always great to see Nicola with you.

[@nospartsman8901]

The torch has been passed from Jon Webb to Simon, great intaglio find.

[@Sifinds]

nospartsman if only I was that good

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Si. What a fantastic day. I'm so happy for you!

[@Sifinds]

annette fournier thanks!

[@mkivy]

I think that is Roman! What a find! I am so glad I found you! You all keep me so excited with what’s next? I just love history and with each find, u hold a piece of history in ur hands. B safe and stay well!

[@sherrydeken5956]

I absolutely love to watch you find all those amazing things on the foreshore. I believe I would cry if you ever stopped making videos :)

[@Sifinds]

Sherry Deken well we don’t want that do we

[@advenzures]

Another great video. Thank you for sharing with us. Happy Hunting.

[@Sifinds]

adveNZures my pleasure!

[@conitorres9774]

Loved the intaglio.? The lettering with old printers pieces is sweet. Imagine who used it and for what. The Times on The Thames, anyone?

[@juliehehir7091]

Wow what a find, Simon i love watching you and your mud loving friends, stay healthy

[@leishaschoer4958]

I am seriously impressed at the sheer history however I wouldn’t make it past many of the interesting rocks rounded brick pieces

[@kimtucker7447]

Id be stuck im the rocks for hours too!!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Your intaglio is an awesome find Si. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Sifinds]

Debbie Bonner my pleasure!

[@historyhawk3621]

As usual Mr. Simon, you have found a way to bring back the most interesting relics to life. It is of course the thrill of finding them... but I'm sure there is more of a thrill in finding out their history. Well done!

[@Sifinds]

Bottle Hawk most certainly!

[@Sassy-qh5nh]

Nice to see Pete Best is rocking on in LONDON.

[@Yuehanlad]

Love your videos they show thousands of years of social history.

[@Sifinds]

John ,G thanks matey!

[@iLitAfuseiCantStop]

Well done Si! That intaglio is a stunner! I cant wait to hear more about it!!!!

[@granthyslop4404]

YOU said it " needle" holds string for net tying. Needle and spacers are used. The bone thing!!

[@kerrypitt9789]

Great finds! I really enjoy it when Nicola shows up to mudlark with you! That bottle seal was Killer!!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Kerry!

[@nancymanuel8536]

I absolutely love old stuff from the 16/17 1800s old Victorian stuff it's the best that ring was absolutely gorgeous I want it good job guys,👍

[@Sifinds]

Nancy Manuel cheers Nancy

[@amandabell8827]

OMG! The intaglio is amazing! I truly hope it's Roman x

[@dr.strangelove7739]

You are so creative! Love it! Keep up the great work.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@jackiebeans2689]

Love the intaglio! I have a Roman inspired intaglio ring! It amazes me how you all find such tiny treasures! 💕

[@lynettepacella9880]

I’ve been working on watching all yours and Nick’s videos enjoy them very much thank you!💕💕WV🇺🇸

[@jackdarbyshire5888]

One day use all the different printing types you've found through the years and make the perfect ransom letter ✉no one could trace back to you 🤔👍love all the video's ❤

[@cheryldurham3560]

Love and prayers for you and your family during this world crisis. As well, stay safe so you can continue to muck in the mud!

[@Sifinds]

Cheryl Durham thanks you too!

[@sugarsnap1578]

Si you area happy tonic a break from all the worries going on .

[@Sifinds]

Francis Mcvie ah thank you!

[@lindakile1229]

Great video as usual.. Love the seal you found. I still can't believe you find such tiny things in all those rocks, gravel and mud. Surely you And Nicola have 20/20 eyesight. The things ya'll find are amazing.. Thanks so much for sharing with us all since we are trying to stay in more right now with this virus stuff.. Really good to have positive videos to watch.

[@Sifinds]

Linda Kile Yes. You must binge watch our vids now. Lol

[@babawali3021]

Agreed, Linda -- both Si and Nicola have "sharp eyes" as Mud Lovers, which is a high compliment.

[@alexcarle8086]

Amazing as always Si. You have a flair for the creative and the way you display the items. Can't wait to hear the age of the intaglio.

[@Sifinds]

Alex Carle Thanks sweetie! Me too!

[@Jeff_11B]

@ 1:09 Anyone else think for just a second that he has an alligator cruising right behind him? Photobombed by gator! 😂

[@nancywalter7555]

That Thames type would be great t-shirt

[@Dog_gone_it]

I never thought I would be as interested In hobby as I am now. Once seeing the plantagenet coin in your newest video and seeing this video, I'm certain that my rookie archeological skills could russel up something nice in the Seattle ballard Bridge area. We have a lock there shipa to and froe, when tides low its a perfect spot to check. I'll make sure I get me a permit first 😌 eh! Thanks foe the upload

[@marydegenkolb9603]

The intaglio is so special. I think its roman, just by the age it looks. And yes, he looks like he is on an old pull chain lou. The other finds such as the tokens are so special. Small change. Be well and safe during this virus outbreak over there. Stay well.

[@sammijane1640]

Yes Si! Sick find! Love the tunes by the way :)

[@cyndeecollings5738]

Your finds Si are amazing. That little red seal is so pretty and so small it’s a wonder that you found it, way to go. You two always seem to find the best stuff down there keep it up I love to watch you.

[@Sifinds]

Cyndee Collings Aw thanks! Yes we are very lucky!

[@TheFiown]

Total intrinsic value = maybe 50 p; total emotional/collector/enthousiast value = priceless !