Exploring Victorian mines and hunting for crystals in England's Last Wilderness! (Part 1)

[@debcarnes100]

I love that you two do this together. Makes it more special.

[@MaryABaker-rd3mm]

I love how you grab the opportunity to hunt for treasures anywhere you are or whatever you are doing. I would find it very difficult to get away from the crystals though. They are fabulous! I love rocks. I so enjoy watching you girls. Your enthusiasm comes through in every video. Stay safe, stay out of those mines and keep hunting. And yes I am a Grandma! 😃🥰

[@thomasmuir7245]

I love watching your videos. There is a real 'feel good' factor to them and your enthusiasm and joy in what you are doing is palpably evident. I'm gradually watching them all from the oldest onwards and am loving them all. Well done and thank you both!

[@deb5710]

Such an interesting video, and the history of mining, working conditions and the health of the workers. The "Lung Tonic" bottle speaks volumes on the respiratory health of women, children and men that worked there in all kinds of weather conditions, as well as dietary health. It's heartbreaking to think of a child working in such dangerous conditions.

[@garydilbeck8882]

It’s very refreshing to see a young lady not only participating but genuinely interested in spending time with your parent and not glued to your phone. You are wise beyond your years. Fine videos well done.

[@kyustan]

Gary Dilbeck ok boomer

[@garydilbeck8882]

Not sure of boomer? If it’s bad, I assure you I meant no ill intent with my comment. Take care.

[@awilderose]

@@garydilbeck8882 Don't worry, Gary. It's a joke from my generation that I find rather rude and immature. Just know that there are a lot of us joining the movement to put down our phones! 😊

[@garydilbeck8882]

@Emily M. I’ve since been educated on the ok boomer thing. Kirsten was correct and I’m not offended. I’m 52 and not sure if that qualifies me for “ok boomer”. But, if it does then I accept the title with a smile. At that time, I was afraid that it applied to something improper. Thank you for your nice comment. Take good care.

[@snug_as_a_bug]

@@garydilbeck8882 Aw Gary you may be a boomer but that label doesnt apply to you. You're too nice to be an "ok boomer". I think what the first comment had a problem with was your comment about the phone, but to be honest you are right. Many young people ignore their parents and instead live through social media and its important to remember that we take out parents for granted most of the time and we need to make the most of what time we have with them :)

[@karenmurphy7066]

I am loving everything I see you and your Mum doing together! I like rocks, Crystal's, bottle dumps, history, and especially seeing loving relationship between daughter and Mum! Thanks for the adventure!

[@fluffyspit]

Karen Murphy me too Karen.x

[@Zaeras]

I love your mixture of hunting, history and atmospheric filming :)

[@ashdaulby401]

I wish I had someone to go exploring places like this with, everyone I know would think it’s boring, but I think it’s super interesting!

[@jessyzunega2815]

Such a lovely mom and daughter tandem! ❤️

[@yager4092]

You two are rays of sunshine. OMG.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you! xx

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

It's a Carboniferous tree fern limb - a Lepidodendron: Lepidodendron, also known as “scale tree”, is an extinct prehistoric tree which was one of the most abundant trees of the Carboniferous period. It lived in some of the wettest parts of the prehistoric coal swamps and commonly grew in dense stands. Lepidodendron - also known as the scale trees - is an extinct genus of primitive, vascular, tree-like plants related to the isoetes (quillworts) and lycopsids (club mosses). They were part of the coal forest flora. They sometimes reached heights of over 30 metres (100 ft), and the trunks were often over 1 m (3.3 ft) in diameter. They thrived during the Carboniferous Period (about 359.2 ± 2.5 Mya (million years ago) and were found until the Late Triassic, about 205 Ma) before going extinct.[1] Sometimes erroneously called "giant club mosses", the genus was actually more closely related to modern quillworts than to modern club mosses. If you get a chance you should collect that specimen, even though it's not quite the best quality. They are very desirable fossil specimens!

[@roberthunter3695]

Hi hannah. I have a few nice slabs of lepidodendron tree and lots off root pieces .finding this got me intrested in fossils .found it all in a teasdale resevoir england .informations good

[@stephendadd8440]

Another excellent, interesting, & very well formatted video. For film makers that haven't been doing it very long, the quality exceeds many others! Well done!

[@peterdowdy3483]

Awesome crystal finds and history there😊😊 one of my other hobbies is rock and gemstone hunting 🤗🤗🤗🤗 Thank you for sharing!!!!! - Peter GA USA

[@colinsullivan272]

Love it when Alex says something wrong and (Alex REALLY MEANT) comes up on the screen. (:

[@fluffyspit]

You two are so utterly charming and a delight to watch your adventures. 🙂

[@cindyclark2813]

My friends used to crystal mine in Little rock Ar. They would keep the tiny ones to line their flower gafden and sidewalk. It was so pretty

[@janeneharmon4114]

Just found your shows today and love watching from Texas USA

[@teresamoore3577]

Your video’s are so interesting it’s lovely to see a relationship between mother & daughter like yours XX ❤️❤️

[@clockwork9827]

Very nice to see the then & now. Like the drives featured as well.the water and landscape is So fresh looking . and crystals too. Unbeatable

[@patriciaroysdon9540]

I wish I could do this with my daughter, but it does not seem to interest her much. My grandson, however, loves rocks and nature's surprises as much as I do. When he gets a bit older, we'll see if I can steal him for a nice afternoon of nature hunting!

[@サンフラワー-x5b]

なんて綺麗なクリスタル✨ so beautiful ✨✨✨ god bless …you and mam ❤︎ from Japan 🇯🇵❄️🙏💕

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

Here in Chicago many of our water pipes are made of lead - there is so much mineral content in the water that it deposits on the inside surfaces of the pipes, and forms a protective layer so that the lead cannot leach into the water.

[@ginafortaliza1614]

hello .... from Philippines nice bonding mother and daughter God bless...

[@caraame]

Quartz carry’s gold in it. You could get a bag full of the quartz, crush it and pan the gold out. It would make a great video.

[@lauramarti7548]

I would be overjoyed to find crystals like the ones you have found!

[@fatimaantunes3413]

Bonjour belle paysages jolie vidéo 🍀🤗🤗🍁

[@leslieoldenettel4752]

Having recently found your channel , this one really strikes home. I am watching from Kansas USA. My grandfather and other of my ancestors worked in the lead mines of the four corners area (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri). One of the towns is even named Galena in Kansas. Many of those old towns and sites have been declared hazardous and the people have been moved out, many not wanting to leave. The mines were closed down years ago but some of the what we call chat piles can still be seen, and also many pits filled with water. There is much about this area on the internet if you are interested in looking. Try a Google search and look at the satellite images. Love what you are doing! Look forward to the next one! God Bless!

[@lisalorentz7919]

My, my I'm glad you didn't stumble into the hidden mine at 20:30! Wishing you safe adventures! Thanks for taking me along...

[@louiechidwick6034]

Hi Muddy Angels, thank you for another brilliant history lesson. The Victorian era is all too often overlooked but these finds show how life was like for our (not too distant) relatives. Those miners would have endured such harsh conditions both at work and at home, they would have lived onsite in dwellings that would have been little more than just wooden huts (as Gail mentioned) and were exposed to some of the worst that the Winter weather could throw at them. Stay safe lovely ladies. Hugs for you both. Louie. xx

[@LedgerAndLace]

"It would have been noisy; sweaty miners all over the place." You really know how to take us back there! You may want to keep a tote of supplies just in the car for your outings: trowels, spades, basic cleaning stuff and . . . GLOVES (of course)! ;-) CONGRATS on almost 3K! Your early fans will remember this when you reach your future milestones. :-)

[@dantoddp1]

Love your videos, keep them coming Alex.

[@wendylong8912]

Such an interesting place. Gotta love British history. Thanks for a great video

[@lexieslarksandcrafts]

Love your channel. It is a new favourite in our house. Look forward to following your adventures. X

[@georgiwebsterbyers726]

Fantastic treasures!!!! I love the lung tonic!!!!! I enjoy your vlog so much, thanks for sharing with us all!!!!! God Bless

[@aprilp.4530]

Another lovely video! I would love to know more about you and your Mum and that gorgeous farmhouse you live in. Maybe a video on getting to know you better. And of course it wouldn't be complete without the two peahens! I love them!!

[@babybyrd2121]

I so enjoyed that trip! Loved the history and the scenery. Thanks for taking me with you. Those crystals are gorgeous! And I checked all the shops out, great stuff. Thanks again

[@rkhnd51]

I love that Lung Tonic bottle. What a prize even with the chip.

[@williamp.4491]

Love that tricorn hat at the end...great job ladies!

[@judispackman3616]

Oooooo, I love the golden color with the crystals.

[@matthewsgoldenadventures3330]

Another great soothing video keep the videos coming I enjoy watching them and learning the history u talk about

[@Wvnursey]

What a great adventure! Great finds! Thanks for taking us along!!

[@judispackman3616]

wOW! your Mom are a working whirl. She can work for me any time. Such a worker.

[@catherinethompson2525]

Beautiful Tonic bottle and all the finds are great

[@Strawberra5678]

See my problem if I were crystal hunting would be refraining from taking absolutely everything! It's all so pretty! I'd end up with buckets of it all..

[@richardball9724]

Another great video from you ladies. Thanks for sharing

[@erinrabideau3691]

What gorgeous finds! I hope you’ll make some jewelry out of your finds. I would love to own a Northern Mudlark piece here in little Rhode Island ❤️. I love your videos! They are so soothing and full of gorgeous scenery and treasures!

[@elainebates6967]

Wow, you both found some amazing crystals. Each one you looked at and mentioned, I just wanted to reach into the screen and pick at all of them.

[@marylamm4254]

I wish I could join you two, I enjoy looking for glass, stones, and blue and white china. Anyway, I've enjoyed your adventures all the way from West Virginia. Be safe, and wear gloves before you get cut, or a puncture wound! God's blessing to you and your family!

[@MsSurigirl]

I adore exploring in these types of places! This was GREAT!

[@markduncan6690]

The perfect semetrical boulders! Some skilled masons were at work here!

[@woogaboogawiththegreenteet8436]

mum should be proud of her young one, she has a energy ,thank you for sharing

[@NorthernMudlarks]

I am! Thank you for watching!

[@TheBigbossonly1]

I love the Galena on quartz specimen you showed at the end, I have a vast collection of minerals and will have to see about making a trip up there

[@teresasallam9526]

I really enjoyed this video, the history of where you were is just so amazing, and the scenery is breathtaking. I would love to explore that whole area just to take in all the beauty of it. Thank you so much for this video.

[@judik4632]

One thing to consider...when putting glass bits or bottle tops back on the ground, pls put the shard part down into the ground...don’t forget wild animals roam these spots and could step on the shard if it’s placed down with the cut shards pointing up. Just a lesson I learned while roaming the deserts 🌵 of Arizona searching for rocks of all types...you gals do a fantastic video...thanks

[@NurseMickiLea]

Found your channel last night and find it lovely. I love to go beach walking and treasure hunting too. Love from Minnesota USA♥️♥️ Snowing here today, hello winter ❄️

[@enterthecarp7085]

I use ski goggles when searching on windy days... Super helpful with 10% shading and just big enuff for my glasses to fit comfortably underneath. Good videos too!

[@YonderFanj]

Very good adventure. I live in south east Pennsylvania in the states. And I lark and pick up litter at nearby Lake Galena. The first place Galena was discovered in the United States. The mine was closed and flooded because the area became quite populated and the Galena was determined to be a health hazard. I can’t imagine the water being safe but what do I know. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@markduncan6690]

Nice " Cool Sparkling Water" very clean!

[@sassyt1431]

Absolutely love your videos ❤️ combines my love of history, crystals/treasure and nature. I'm going to put this one or similar on the summer holidays bucket list for me and my 14 year old daughter. She's a budding photographer and would take some brilliant photos here I am sure. I bet you could feel the history all around you, we are so lucky to have such beauty around us in North of the UK 😍 binge watching all of your videos ☺️

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you so much! Yes, we are very fortunate - The North is the best! xx

[@markdobell2677]

Loved It Thankyou!!! Jolly Good show Girls!!!

[@ashleigh2491]

The quality of your videos is amazing. You should be very proud

[@helenjm7558]

This channel will go far give it time. Love your videos xxx🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@emmaphilo4049]

Wow people go see their jewellery, the shops are full of beautiful pieces. Very gorgeous and full of romance as they describe it themselves...

[@tinasigourney6281]

I love watching you both I have found old bottles before and I would get so excited my mom had a lot of them when I was young and I loved looking at them please be safe from Michigan,USA

[@omegasalmonfish]

Mmm crab spread

[@Rawshella]

I'm so impressed with your filming. Thanks for providing the picture of the place as it was. Mom your so lucky to have your daughter as your buddy. I so envy you! Mine all grown up and moved on!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Aww, thank you so much!

[@eba44]

Wonderful to watch you two! I had a blast when I lived in Central Virginia- home of many cool minerals. I found many stunning quartz crystals and clusters (insides of collapsed vugs is my guess). Cleaned them w/ repeated solutions of oxalic acid and patient toothbrush and dental tool cleaning. Very much worth it! Continued success, ladies!

[@eba44]

p.s. try not to move your camera quite so quickly. It can be a bit dizzying ; )

[@wendymontgomery3937]

EB A What town in Virginia? I live near Roanoke.

[@EdTheMole]

I just found your videos and have since subscribed. I don't know what it is about you but you just make me smile, yes you have brought a smile to an old man's face and I thank you.

[@LindsK23]

I was so excited to see that you had a new video up. Love your channel so much!

[@rubberducky2926]

Hallo my 2 ladies...greetings... from abroad...the reason you'd feel such palpaple presence is easily explained! Lead mining was extremly hard labor....many died right there either from lead poisoning, hard labor at low wages...yet they spent their lifes right there, they had their wife & children around, the children grew up and usually went into mining also or the girl later married miners! Due to the insufficient protection in mining such materials the sons would start working at an early age either because the father died and they had to sustain the family's outcome...it was like a little city in itself....they even had school there, lived and died there, many of them young....nur it was a place full of life, joy, sadness all close by. And I firmly believe that many spirits are still present...this was there "home" as they knew & loved it. You are doing a wonderful job....one feels your hearts are within what you do & explore....many hugs.. Are you English or Scottish? Do you have siblings enjoying the same hobby/interests? Hope I am not too inquisitive....it's only out of interest, really enjoying your videos💗! PS: loads of pieces of "Blue Willow China"!

[@mohamedsalih2745]

A pleasant trip and beautiful things Beautiful crystals and crystal in the big stone I think of pyrite By the way, you are beautiful in this hat I hope you will wear it in all your travels

[@D.Smagnetfishing]

very cool video.. wow wat a find to stumble on too..

[@amandapanda2602]

Very good video. It’s amazing that your educating yourself and spending time with your elder. Many young adults to to be like you...great role model!!!

[@marciajohnson6767]

Great video! Thanks so much for sharing this 😊

[@barbaraverdoorn9076]

What a great video! My favorite was, by far, the Lung Tonic bottle! What an amazing find that depicts EXACTLY what that area was all about! ❤️

[@jennywalborn7769]

Fascinating and beautiful! Very cool!

[@Emily-hf4iy]

Just found this channel and I love it. Its so relaxing and they places you go are so pretty

[@bonnerdebbie]

That was great fun,thanks.

[@diddidadda1]

Aw you are adorable , I love your videos they're so informative .

[@sherryrector2275]

Beautiful stones. Or crystals.

[@ilenedelarmente5317]

Hello from Philippine!love your videos about crystal!

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

I love those crystals. That nail is really cool. you guys need to metal detect in that water. I would hunt the whole area. I love handles and teapot spouts, you can do so much with them. James needs to go to that place for more blue and white broken dishes. Do you him/ his channel "Find & Create"

[@debbrabossier7284]

How nice to find that dump site. I'll guess you'll be visiting that spot again. As always I've enjoyed your video.

[@MrInsaint]

Thank you and You Tube for recommending your channel 👍🙏

[@richardgreenwood5919]

My grandparents and great aunt used to take “Owbridges”. I may even have been given some as a child in the late 50s. I’m still here to tell the tale!

[@jodic7760]

I just found your channel and love it! I live in the U.S. but would love the chance to go larking where there is so much history! When I was a little girl my Dad got me hooked on looking for rocks and minerals ( not that I’m good at it).

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

May be some really pretty crystals in the water. Wouldn't have to break dishes to make beautiful mosaic art. I love all the cracks in the old dishes.

[@debrandw246]

Absolutely love your videos

[@idajene]

I literally just binged watched all your videos in one sitting! You’re so lucky to be surrounded by such rich history and to “stumble” on all those awesome finds!! I loved each and every one of your videos and I’m looking forward to seeing more of what you guys come across!!! Thank you for sharing this part of history with us!!!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you so much, it's great to have you along!

[@plug1461]

That was really awesome learning about the miners and I guess your right there must have been houses for them to live in. I wonder if their families lived there too with children. It would be cool to look at an old map of the area they might have had a whole community maybe even a school for the children. Loved the finds that lung bottle was the best. Looking forward to part two thanks for the upload ladies.

[@elainekayes8087]

So amazing loved your video xxxx

[@idfk3796]

such a Beautiful video I really enjoyed it

[@nicolethijs5428]

You live in such a beautiful piece of the world! And how lovely you and your mum can jointly go on these adventures. Do you collect the pieces of pottery too?

[@phxtonash]

New subscriber here Ive watched a few of your videos I really like them especially because they're over seas for me I now live in the south of US. I was born in Phoenix, originally , where we would find gold. You make me want to get out there and find stuff thank you

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

I've found myself looking forward to your videos. Great content and a smile that would light up a room. Good to see your mom more, lol

[@mellomelo119]

LOVED this one ! ! !

[@CEng-ge6sw]

The small bottle at 27:37 probably contained Camphorated Oil. I still have a similar bottle which has been in my medicine cabinet for decades and it still contains oil and it has a cork stopper. The oil was used for a variety of skin complaints and to treat swollen neck-glands as I well remember from an unpleasant attack of them circa 1950! The smell that you described and `tree sap' that you mentioned both indicate camphor as it is obtained from the camphor laurel. It is still available.

[@brandonwetterman5142]

That's so cool you two look like you have so much fun I'm kinda jealous, wish my family was so outgoing . Hmhm lovely

[@richardeade3766]

Hi great video thanks for sharing, and you're smile is lovely

[@hardyakka6200]

What a beautiful Day. You two are very intrepid explorers. Olde mines are good places to explore too. I have found nice specimen of gold that has fell off wagons on the way to the crushers. And gold tossed out on the mullick heaps. Must be some Galena ore hiding somewhere there. You were in your glory in that rubbish dump. If your hat has pups can I have one?

[@magickmoi1261]

hard yakka 😅