GUNS, SWORDS and WW2 relics found in a drained canal. Unbelievable finds in the Hertford Union Canal

[@Sifinds]

If you enjoyed this check out this drained river we searched! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZDPemedhNpmmK8

[@lorrainemiale467]

Looked like fun....😊

[@luisaparodi8571]

Hi Simon, the mystery "sword" seems to be a "machete". Great video!! Thank you and crew so much!! 🙏💗

[@jacobbusby2040]

Looks really good. The ww2 helmet can only be accurately dated by a date next to the chin strap anchors

[@michaellynch6907]

L

[@trustme5573]

Was there no fish in it ?

[@mikereilly7629]

In 1971,they shut off Niagara Falls,my father worked for the power company. It was the most epic mudlark ever! Was only 10 years old, but still have some of things I found.There was so much history, wish it could happen again.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

I remember that! It was all over the papers and I lived in Scarborough then. Lucky you!

[@pod9538]

Yes I knew I I watched something about that because I had the BIGGEST fallout with a good friend of mine and she was adamant YOU CAN NOT TURN OFF THE FALLS. Can't wait to show what you said. Thank you.

[@mikereilly7629]

@@pod9538 I grew up in Tonawanda,I may b mistaken,but it seems to me that it was shut off again sometime after that.could b wrong bout that one,I was young,it wasn't public knowledge about negative effects?

[@GuessMyName234]

What did you find?

[@McChrister]

What did you find? 🙌🏼👂🏼 If you don’t mind me asking?🤷🏻‍♀️ I just watched a documentary about that...I live in Port Perry, Ont....TIA for a reply(not necessary if you don’t feel like it!) Just very curious😂 God Bless🙏🏼🍀👋🏼🇨🇦

[@terryvied2315]

Thanks!

[@Devils-Advocate]

Its a pity all that mud can't be removed and sieved through. Imagine what's buried beneath it all.

[@rogerdickinson920]

My guess is the mud is contaminated beyond belief, lots of heavy metals. It would be nice to get it down to the bottom and hose down what's left then move onto the next section. I've seen vids by someone else and the canals he tromps through in Birmingham are littered with debris. It is a disgrace so I stopped watching them even though I'm originally from there.

[@DavidLee-yu7yz]

I was wondering whether the Canals and river trust would be dredging/digging out the mud as it is drained, it would be a shame not too.

[@whitecompany18]

It will be dredged it's just easier to do with the water in because the machines are on boats and the silt is floated away on butties.

[@rstrong1]

@@rogerdickinson920 We owe it to the environment to clean these canals up. We can find billions of pounds for vanity projects but never enough to clean up our mess.

[@patrickcolclough2423]

@@whitecompany18 I'm not so sure. It is contaminated waste and is very expensive to dispose of. They often just leave it.

[@katmandudawn8417]

It’s always nice to spend time with convivial people who are enjoying themselves doing good things and enjoying themselves. Thanks for sharing.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks!

[@michellewilsdon294]

Thank you all for the great service, the canal needed it ! No trolleys found? Nice to see everyone having such a lovely day out--and for Brian's musical accompaniment x

[@Sifinds]

No I only saw one. Be sure to tell the trolley museum for me 😉👍🏻🐾🧡

[@ShortOrderCook]

@@Sifinds lol

[@AnonAnonAnon]

Reminds me of when I took part in draining a lock in the North West of England to give it a clean. We found an intact Viking boat at the bottom. Surprised we were!

[@keithbickerdike4621]

bolox !

[@Skydiver52]

Course you did. Then you woke up.

[@justtowatch111]

I drained my sinuses once and found the Titanic!

[@AnonAnonAnon]

Some of you need to switch off your computers and get a life.

[@stevenbradley8492]

Must be a typo. Bet he meant "hiking boot"

[@gripplehound]

I remember as a child I saw something on TV about a canal being drained, and was fascinated about what they found in there. I think this is when my interest was ignited!

[@Sifinds]

Cool

[@kathisease9924]

What fun, and a great cause! Thanks for taking us along:)

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Mudlover! 👍🏻👣🧡

[@armeyf]

Fabulous job! I teach SCUBA and I teach each student to bring back at least 5 items of trash (or as much as they can safely carry) on each dive. Excellent!

[@Sifinds]

Fantastic to hear!

[@helenbailey8419]

Thats a brilliant idea.We will know things are even worse than we thought when face masks are found in amongest the space debris that is being collected for burn up in earths atmosphere

[@Birdbike719]

Nice treasures and such a benefit to the environment. Good job. Well done.

[@anjubharti141]

Nice and benevolent thought to be inculcated in kids. Appreciate it.

[@RetroRatz]

That bell was the best find! What a wonderful noise it made 👌

[@janekemp8520]

What an incredible experience Simon! Thanks for taking us along!

[@Sifinds]

Pleasure Jane

[@Catmoore60]

What a great project and opportunity for communities to come together and make a difference in their shared space!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Great video Simon. What a fun day. So great to see you all.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Nic! Can’t wait for the next outing 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@natmelo7620]

I can't wait for the next video guys

[@patrickrose1221]

It's all good stuff innit .

[@carolinewithers1647]

Missing you, Nic. You must be busy with other things.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

@@carolinewithers1647 thank you Caroline, yes just taking a little holiday. I will be back soon x

[@marthaanderson2656]

Amazing story about the "Leggers" Can you imagine the labor of this? That little heart pot is a sweet find. I cannot imagine how stiff and sore everyone was after a day of floundering in the deep mud.

[@johncartwright8154]

If you go to the 'Black Country Museum' near Birmingham, you can have a go at legging through a canal tunnel there! I can confirm it is hard graft. I was knackered after a few yards from being in such an unnatural position.

[@grittykitty8005]

The owner of the Buddha must have been delighted to see their statue again , as it sure is a great looking example . Glad that Cuff is getting to keep the Helmet too .

[@timmcdraw7568]

I can't remember enjoying a video as much as im enjoying this right now. How rewarding!

[@trinagolas9504]

It looks like a fun time when you all get together no matter what the situation is . Great job to you all👍👏

[@Sifinds]

Thanks we do 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@leonepicton5323]

I am very impressed with the generosity and cheery attitude of all those volunteers! Some looked like they were putting their lives on the line for the cause. Haha. There were some well deserved good finds too. I always enjoy your vids so thanks again.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Leone 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@tterbay]

Well done mudlarks! Giving back to your community by the basket loads! Thank you so very much! ❤️👏🎉

[@Sifinds]

A pleasure 🧡

[@leehodgson8804]

I look forward, always to seeing you and Nicola doing what you love! I share your love of mudlarking!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Lee x

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks all for a wonderful job of cleaning the canal, I always appreciate when mud larkers gather waste as well. Thanks Si for another awesome video. I would have loved to have the buddha myself, but happy the owners got it back. Sweet of you to give Anna the bird cage. Have an awesome day Si.

[@clicker7019]

The owners got it back? Did they say how it ended up in there in the first place?

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Debbie

[@Sifinds]

@@clicker7019 fell in during a break in apparently

[@bcsurvivor4713]

I appreciate it when you put up what someone says or what an item is. I'm from the US and can't always understand what is being said.

[@mirkatu3249]

Great people doing great work. I about died laughing at Anna stuck in the muck, and digging herself out. 😂 😂 The story of the "Leggers" is quite interesting, I'm always surprised and amazed at quirky jobs that people performed. 🙂 🧡 🐈

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Great job! We would love to search a drained waterway! xx

[@Sifinds]

Thanks girls! They happen now and again 👍🏻

[@barbaracatalano6299]

I love that you got the trash out! Great finds. Thanks for sharing.

[@armsandarmormichigan]

Hey, Si. If you want information on that helmet, it's a early WWII Brodie, probably 1938 pattern. Later ones got rid of the leather for a webbing. A very unique find, especially when 85% of the helmets were left on Dunkirk. Only a small portion of those helmets really exist in modern times. From the look, as well, it may have been modified with a new-ish chin strap. Nevertheless, very good find.

[@Sifinds]

Wicked thanks

[@mikesey1]

Yeah, I thought WW2 as well, but I wondered whether it was an ARP Warden's helmet. What colour was it painted?

[@lightspanish]

You got such a close shot of that dead rat, I was able to perform an autopsy through the screen.

[@johndagostino2451]

Light Spanish may been danger mouse or Roland rat lol 🐾🦊🇮🇹

[@susanhenke8441]

Gross

[@amywright2243]

Lol necropsy 🐀

[@Janettemay64]

Was it Pinky or the Brain?

[@johndagostino2451]

@@Janettemay64 well played 👍😂🇮🇹🐾🦊

[@icerazar713]

Great video. I spit out my coffee laughing when you said "bring out your dead". 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Sifinds]

ha cheers mate! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@VenusDeMilitant]

That was fabulous fun! A stellar soundtrack, and a great adventure!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@lilybee_]

When you and Nic are together it's like the others dont exist :) So sweet.

[@sherylelkins201]

Thank you for your dedication and service. Happy Mudlarking!!

[@Sifinds]

Pleasure

[@LaurieDean-wy3xb]

A great cause, great finds, and great entertainment with all of the people getting stuck in the mud!😂 Love from Tennessee USA ❤

[@judyhobday4760]

many years ago I was caught in the incoming tide into a creek that fed into the ocean. I was all alone and sinking. By sheer will and strength i was able to extricate myself. Now that I am much older and wiser i would never do that again but watched in a cold sweat watching you guys in the mud. Did you get to keep any of the finds?

[@sandradearing604]

thought of snow shoes there...right off the bat as yall stepped in and Mike got stuck! THIS IS GOOD WATCHING! TY

[@CINROUSH]

Si, you showed volunteering can be helpful and fun. Nice finds everyone!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers!

[@annettewalter2273]

Great effort from everyone. People amaze me how untidy they are, looking for the easiest way of disposing of their rubbish.

[@jimchambers4961]

This is what I call real mud mucking, and some nice finds.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Jim! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@lindabateman1357]

Another great video! Sunday wouldn’t be Sunday without my Si-finds fix!

[@adventureswiththekurks8602]

Every mudlarks dream! Glad to see all the familiar faces helping out! Thanks for sharing👀⭐🌟

[@Sifinds]

Cheers guys! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@bevannamagicalraggybear8727]

What a couple of muddy fun and interesting days you had!! Wow! The stuff people dump in our canels, rivers, ponds and lakes. Canels are an important part of our history. Thanks Si for helping to clean this one up!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Mudlover! 👍🏻👣🧡

[@cyndicunanan400]

Wow what a fantastic episode and great adventure. Thanks for taking us along.

[@garycritcher3009]

Two birds with one stone, cleaning up the canal and great finds. Good job!

[@DrMelmo1]

So proud of you and Nic for getting out there and helping your community. Great video. Thanks.

[@dudley8671]

Thank you Simon for sharing your good deed, associated history & Si-finds Friends... Excellent! Good to make such a difference AND so glad the Nervous Bush lives on😂 Kindly🧡Dudley

[@Sifinds]

Haha, the bush is now a tumble bush. 😂

[@dudley8671]

@@Sifinds 😂

[@Adam-Gates-Mudlark]

Wow!! The WW2 Helmet is a stunning find. Good to get plastic out of the river. Nicola’s Stone bottle was cool too. Stay safe (and muddy) 😄

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Adam!

[@mjh5437]

@@Sifinds It is called a Brodie helmet.

[@Disco_Jay]

Loved the caption "Cuff's helmet needs a good clean" - had me in stitches.

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

It's so awesome of you all to clear the canal, what a lot of rubbish! And some treasures as well! The helmet was a brilliant find!💖

[@Sifinds]

Cheers C

[@ivorwm2291]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It's great to see everyone in the mud together having a great time together! Keep on Mudding!

[@nancywarren608]

So nice to clean these canals. So sad to see all the Trash in them. But very interesting. Thanks for taking us along and nice to see you all together.

[@diannmcdonald4949]

Enjoyed the history of the canal in this video. So sad to see all the trash in there. It just boggles my mind what people will throw into a water way. Good thing there are people like you and the Canal and River Trust to help maintain it. Loved the bird cage! Have a great week and keep safe.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Dianne!!

[@christineaygin4330]

Awesome finds, loved the valentines pot and the Buddha, well done Si

[@bettinatucker8935]

What a great video. How wonderful you were able to help clear the river. It was so interesting with the finds you all found.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers!!

[@nancyquinn3578]

Si and all your mudlarking friends how awesome you are helping the environment and having a good time ❤️from Ontario Canada 👍👍👍

[@Sifinds]

Cheers!

[@HoneyBee-ge2wx]

This is so cool that they included you guys in the clean up.. What fun!!!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks, the whole thing was my idea 👍🏻👣🧡

[@joellenmeek658]

Great that you helped clean the canal and we learned some history. Can’t believe it wasn’t raining!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers!

[@Gardeninginpearls]

"Bring out your dead" 🤣 you have the best one liners Si.

[@daver8521]

So many interesting finds! I particularly liked the bird cage.

[@Sifinds]

Thank’s Dave!

[@superbellabeau]

Truly stuck in the muck! Great job helping clear out the canal rubbish and luckily a few finds. 😁

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Mudlover! 👍🏻👣🧡

[@yoncie]

This was a great video! It looked like everyone had so much fun, and all while doing a good thing!

[@TechGorilla1987]

That young lady has about a million watt smile. Something special.

[@SirManfly]

you sure find the most interesting things in these canals when they are drained, but unfortunately most of it is junk as these canals are used as garbage dumps ! very sad !

[@sheepdog1102]

I can’t believe the stuff people through in a canal that is only five feet deep. Great job on the clean up!

[@johnharvey1693]

My old hunting stomping ground along the canal, in the 50s when steel helmets were everywhere we sunk a few with the big white "W" on the front up in the CUT marshgate bridge...John

[@mjh5437]

W stood for air raid Warden I think.

[@susantaylor4340]

Great job guys! Finding the past and bettering the future.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers!

[@kezthefam8263]

Hi I’m a newbie I was just wondering if you guys do magnet fishing ?

[@Sifinds]

If you look through my old videos you will see that I dabble. But prefer my methods of searching

[@kezthefam8263]

@@Sifinds good stuff

[@constancemiller3753]

Cup of tea and Sunday luck in the muck. I loved the guest appearance of Nicola's new waders.👢🌞

[@constancemiller3753]

Addendum: is that a steamer machete or hack knife? Could be triangular makers mark for Robert Mole & Sons? 🤔

[@Sifinds]

Thanks! Not sure on the sword

[@impunitythebagpuss]

They were cute! Lol!

[@svmitche]

Ahh the smiles on all your faces!! 😂

[@TiffYG2133]

The buddha and the Birdcage were awesome & nice job doing the clean up!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Mudlover! 👍🏻👣🧡

[@toddsoper8709]

Wow, just love this show!!!! Great finds!!!

[@elisabethgreen1268]

So awesome that you guys all did this!!!! It was really interesting!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers!

[@velvetindigonight]

Tough morning this is just what I need to divert my attention! Big thank you Simon as ever.................... Enjoy

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Mudlover! 👍🏻👣🧡

[@rachelhardy3381]

That was facinating, and well done too for the all the litter removal.

[@Sifinds]

Our pleasure

[@neilcam]

That was a fantastic video, Simon! Wonderful to have something a little different from the usual every now and then.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Mudlover! 👍🏻👣🧡

[@ms.michealhodge1243]

How fun!!😀 It's always good for the soul to give back!!😊💜

[@Sifinds]

Yes I agree 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@dudley8671]

Ms. Micheal Hodge *Always good for the soul* absolutely! Kindly🙂Dudley

[@karensteigerwald3926]

Y'all did such an amazing job. What good works. I bet the people that live along the canal appreciate it. Not only is what you all did important work, but you had so much fun! Good exercise and such teamwork AND you get to treasure hunt , learn and share history and play in the mud, too!

[@Sifinds]

Spot on Karen x

[@susantaylor4340]

Nothing like stuck in the muck. That was fun to watch.

[@magnetadventures]

A wet dream for every magnetfisher. Supercool guys!👍

[@margaretorange815]

Loved the birdcage.

[@Rickkert2000]

That WW1 helmet is amazing! Im so jeleous!

[@ErichVonNasty]

It’s been a creepy, dreary, violent week here and I was sick AF from a vaccination shot, so thanks to you and your pals for cheering me up.

[@ShortOrderCook]

Take care Eric - hope you're better soon.

[@Scalihoo]

Was it a COVID shot, which one ?

[@Sifinds]

Aw thanks Eric - get well soon!

[@mzpatintexas8329]

Oh!!!!! Heavens!!!!!! I hate those types of vaccine that makes you feel that you have been dropped kicked. 🥴. ❣️

[@thetruthwillout3347]

Eric Smith....looks like you are also a fan of Repulsion Horrified 😎 Awesome album. Hope you are feeling better 😊

[@FyodorUshakovSuka]

Big snow shoes would be handy here.

[@patrickrose1221]

Thanks again Si, it's good therapy for all of us . You ought to get carers allowance lol : )

[@Sifinds]

😂

[@ginalou5774]

Do they dredge the canals after they’re cleaned out? Or do they leave the thick mud at the bottom?

[@Sifinds]

They are dredged once in a blue moon - but this is extremely expensive and CRT are a charity

[@ginalou5774]

@@Sifinds thank you for the info. Appreciate your reply

[@gaynor3976]

Some great finds and good work by everyone involved. Was funny when people got stuck up to their thighs in the mud, but that's dedication for you. Thanks for sharing Si xxx

[@markosborn3506]

Watching this bring so much joy

[@patricialenaburg6553]

I had a blast watching this video, it was like a comedy. Everyone getting stuck in the mud, and just having a great time, while performing good deeds. That was one nasty canal, yuck!

[@ingridlightfoot1318]

Glad to see them cleaning up and finding some pieces of history at the same time!😃

[@sallya.2412]

Wow, it is amazing what was found in that canal. From past to present. Interesting in finding the bags or boxes that could be some goodies. Good that there was some awesome finds.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Sal 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@louiseschneider8103]

I just loved this video!!!! Who doesn't get excited for a treasure hunt. Thanks for cheering me up all the way over here in Connecticut, U.S.A. Loved your smiles, laughter, and camaraderie! I felt like I was along on the hunt!

[@pigoff123]

Great job everyone. I use an old coal bucket as a trashcan in my bathroom. The guest bathroom has an old sauerkraut crock as a trashcan

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Mudlover! 👍🏻👣🧡

[@laurenmackie13]

Hi so me and my dad have been watching for a while and we’re wondering if we could get some tips

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Very nice of you to do all that work. I hope the canal trust does a paper on their (your) finds.

[@Sifinds]

Let’s hope so

[@ediefolta9494]

Love the Buddha and the birdcage! And those leggers -- wow! The song about the Good Ship Venus was a hoot ! What a great day -- thanks, all!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Mudlover! 👍🏻👣🧡

[@sisD]

Great job Si. Looked like it may have smelled a bit down there. Thanks for the day out and the environmental clean up you and friends did.

[@emmacoombes757]

Loving watching this everyone smiling and happy.

[@Sifinds]

Thank you! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@lynneseaward1315]

What a great video! Thank you all for helping to clean up the canal! Good job guys!👍🏻

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Lynne 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@carlwilson1772]

That was brilliant. Great to see Nic, Anna, Monica and Flo too. You needed Josie from the Mudpies for the skateboard!

[@donnyc9430]

I like when they pick up everything and clean the area

[@dregano7499]

Great work all. Anna I have a tea /coffee pot that matches your lid find perfectly. The exact pattern. I nearly fell over when I saw yours was the same. .

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Mudlover! 👍🏻👣🧡

[@marionbowler5440]

Wow, that looked like so much fun. What a great way to look and clean. Guestion how often do they clean the canal? Great lark with awesome finds, nice to see everyone there, keep them coming Si, see you next time. 🇨🇦🐘🍁😊

[@Sifinds]

Once a decade if that mate. Thanks