HELP ME SPOT THE THAMES MUDLARKING FINDS! Mudlarking the River Thames with Nicola White

[@dr_steve]

Nic: with all the uncertainty and anxiety abounding in the world just now, it is so refreshing to be able to relax and de-stress with your videos. Not sure how long you guys will be able to continue mudlarking the Thames, but here's hoping you will continue to do so for as long as possible. We need you right now more than ever! Please stay healthy!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Hi Steve. Thank you and oh I know, it's just awful everything that is going on at the moment. Sending you big hugs from London x

[@dr_steve]

@@nicolawhitemudlark Thanks, Nic! As long as they are virtual hugs, I'll take them!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

@@dr_steve ha ha :) absolutely. corona hugs

[@ritamilford3129]

Steve H, just start back at the beginning again of Nicolas videos.I am.

[@gurunpetreagunnarsdottir8192]

So agree steve, it's been hard winter here in Iceland and this C 19 😨, i was thinking that it would be ok to have a polarbear at your door than this pest!

[@Toche44]

The real treasure is being able to spend time with you Nicola.

[@steveoszman8746]

What a nice way to end a Sunday church walk the dogs a big Sunday dinner and time with Ms White queen of the mud larks, refreshing!

[@kylierichardson6252]

Thank you for posting videos during these anxious times. I hope you are safe and healthy.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Kylie! Hope you are well. We will all get through this - hugs to you x

[@Gardeninginpearls]

Your charm and excitement when you find something is contagious. That might be a poor choice of words at this time in our global history, however, after watching your Videos I am very happy.

[@olderpennsylvanian-op2368]

Thanks as always for being a bright spot and a relaxation point for my day. Thankfully I get to spend lots of time outdoors walking with the dog, and do occasionally find things in parks and parking lots. These days my dog is happy to give love to anyone we meet and leash length distance is perfect. Stay well Nicola and all viewers!

[@basa364]

Hello Nic, I've been binge watching your videos and they're brilliant , I like the format of the newer ones where you sit in your studio and show us the cleaned finds and give us all the info on what you've found. I really enjoyed the Fred Jury story . Can't wait for you to get back out on the foreshore

[@4sstg]

Darling Nic, goddess of the Thames, thank you for the break in my dark day, watching the world collapse . so happy to see things that survived in the mud, the bridge, the gulls, the needle, all the things you find, give a few moments of hope.

[@Mike14G]

Who are the ones giving “thumbs down” to Nicola’s videos?? That’s not right!!

[@doridear1604]

Fat fingers on small touchscreens

[@davidspinney2664]

who would spend the time watching this kind of video if they don't like it

[@terryt.1643]

I think negative comments and thumbs down are from sad unhappy people who want others to feel like them. I myself hit the like button immediately because I find these wanders wonderful. I usually can’t see what she zeroes in on, 😂. Love the background information she gives and her art, all very upbeat and happy. 🥰💕❤️👍👍

[@daveyjoweaver5183]

A beautiful Springlike day here in Pennsylvania! And with your video Nic it only added to this beautiful day being outside and reorganizing for Spring. And a wonderful Spring Equinox to you as well. Surely it must be a magical time to explore the shores of the Thames! Thank You Kindly! I always enjoy the information you find out about the things you find. Like little George Smith, shivering and hungry and making buttons for barely enough to keep him alive. I wonder how his adult life turned out? Love, Light and Peace! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@muffassa6739]

My Grandfather was born in England, Surrey in 1888 I grew up hearing about his childhood, I love watching your videos good luck Mudlarking 👍 from Michigan USA 🇺🇸

[@richardwarnock2789]

Nice finds enjoyed the views Thank's again Nicola!!!; )

[@carolinewithers531]

You have such a gentle voice. I love hearing you as you discover your finds and, at the end when you figure out some of their histories..

[@suetaylor5186]

You cheer me up so much xxx thank you Nicola

[@mmme9671]

Love love your videos! I love your nature shots, they are so cool and arthistic... learning so much from you and your finds... enjoyed seeing you on Si-Finds too. Great to see you and stay healthy! Hi from Canada! Wow! What a beautiful coin/crucifixion scene... Easter appropriate. It was meant to be saved, and you did, cool!

[@YsabetJustYsabet]

Excellent video; I love how you incorporate the sounds of the waterbirds and waves into everything, to me it makes it all so much more present. And I watched it with two of my pet Bearded Dragons on the couch with me, and as soon as the sounds of the gulls came up they both went on the alert-- if you're a lizard, birds are your major predator. Just a suggestions about what to make with that collection of phones: Two fish linked together, the image of Pisces. You could make such wonderful scales with the fronts and backs and other pieces of the phones! And the two fish, tied to one another... there's a nice little image of communication. I'm not big into Astrology but I do love how we're hardwired (depending on our cultures) to read certain meanings into symbols, and the houses of astrology offer so much fun to play with-- you could do a whole series with what you find. ^_^ Or just Pisces, for the River Thames; either/or. Whatever you choose to make, I'll bet it'll be wonderful. This sad bit of history about the button-maker's trade was pretty appalling; I wondered if the poor boy whose details you gave had a family that had fallen down in their finances, since he had once had a little schooling but it had stopped. Poor kid; I hope his life improved. Lastly, that bottle was just glorious-- it made me think of dragonfly-wings! Gorgeous.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Ysabet. Great phone art suggestion. Can you send me a sketch! Im intrigued. And yes, poor George - and I do love the bottle.

[@jessjulian9458]

I am amazed that you still get excited about finding pipes after all these years. Love it.

[@reginagibson3847]

Always love your videos. I especially love the wrap up in your studio. Always informative and interesting. Here in northern California people over 65 have been advised to self isolate especially if you have a medical condition that effects your immune system. So I will look forward to your future videos to take my mind off of this virus that is freaking all of us out.

[@raeannuria5691]

It a glorious day whenever you post one of your videos! Thank You, thank you, Thank You for all your hard work!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! x

[@sebastiankrause6031]

The "Scheidemünze Pfennig" was coin of the Kingdom of Prussia and minted in Berlin (A). "Scheidemünze" means, that the facial value is higher than the coin's material value.

[@levinlisec9142]

Danke für die Erklärung.

[@monikawiedmann8594]

Hab' mich schon gewundert was Scheide Münze bedeutet.

[@bennyt.christensen3970]

@@monikawiedmann8594 Und vor allem das 300 Pfenninge auf einen Thaler gingen, na ja ich habe auch einige gefunden.... :-) Benny aus Dänemark

[@monikawiedmann8594]

@@bennyt.christensen3970 allerdings, wusste ich nicht. 🤩

[@delukxy]

@@bennyt.christensen3970 It had 360 on it which made me think that 1 Pfenninge = 1/360 of a Thaler? 360 is an unusual number for part of a unit.

[@catherinemoore1426]

What a beautiful way to sit and enjoy watching your video today,with a nice cup of tea and relaxing, Thank you again Nicola, stay healthy❤️❤️

[@PublicGlassWorksKansasCity]

The punt is possibly derivative of pontelo, an Italian word meaning “little bridge” which is the connection between the pipe and the glass piece you are working on. When the pipe is removed after the piece is finished it’s called a pontil mark. Common on handmade bottles and marbles. We try to either fire polish or cold work them after, harder to do with such a deep recess.

[@marydegenkolb9603]

I saw the phenning and knew what it was. I knew it was a German/Prussian coin. The silver scene coin/medal could be a pilgrims medal from visiting a holy site like Rome. I love buttons. My grandmother worked as a spinner as a young girl. But not the ages of the children in some mills in the 1800's. So nice to watch and forget the virus. I hope you and yours are well and safe.

[@aloo5017]

Very lovely finds! Also, is just me that is always looking at all the rocks in the background? Lol! I'm an avid rockhound! Thank you Nicola for sharing your finds!

[@luckymindy1]

Ah, thanks for the fix. I had the opportunity to be in London last Saturday after my metal detecting tour ended, and spent a couple hours by Oxo Wharf. Pottery and bits...no pipe bowls, unfortunately. My late March trip to London and daily foreshore walking for me, has unfortunately been cancelled as are most other travels these days. When we reschedule, I'll be back (hopefully this year) and plan to put my new 3 year permit to good use. In the meantime, I'll sit here and drool over my keyboard as I watch your absolutely lovely videos. Again, thank you!

[@aropals672]

So glad you stayed on Sunday so I can sit and watch on my day off. Very much enjoy your videos.

[@leahcaswell2020]

Nicola so glad you listened to the inner you and cleaned off the piece of the crucifixion. And thank the Lord that He didnt stay dead because He rose and now we have a living Lord! Praise His Name.

[@AtheistOrphan]

I remember those railway buttons on my late father’s uniform!

[@charlessmithjrbuddy9980]

Hi from the USA I really enjoy watching your videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@aleta5873]

Loved that gorgeous bottle.

[@JESSLYNW1]

That bottle looks like a work of art! Lovely.

[@lynellesukalich4737]

Hi from Wisconsin, USA Thanks for the adventure tonight!

[@terryt.1643]

Nicola, I love your videos, Thames animals, your wandering and finding, the results of your research, your upbeat commentary. 🥰💕❤️👍👍

[@loungegourmet]

Gracias, por hacernos partícipes de tus búsquedas con tanta calidez y entusiasmo. Saludos! 😃✌🏻

[@malcy700]

Hello Nicola you clever lady . you still making great movies . Love this its so nice to watch in this self isolating days . Thanks to you , xxx

[@henrypallmerine8317]

Another relaxing day on the foreshore. For whatever its worth, on the bottom of that little foot there appears to be some printing, at least on my screen. Thanks again for a wonderful Sunday afternoon. Your friend in Missouri, USA.

[@davehamley-richards2941]

Loving the gloopy mud Nicola and more amazing finds,thank you ;-)

[@GreenMountainLove]

So nice to have your videos now (so long as you are safely able to do so) while the world struggles to deal with CV-19. Hang in there, everyone, and stay healthy! And be kind to one another. Thanks again, Nic.

[@dawnlynch7691]

Wow it blows my mind every time I watch your videos

[@missmerrily4830]

Fascinating as always Nicola. Those toes were so creepy! Loved the iridescence on the bottle but for poignancy the buttons and token have it for me. I remember train personnel wearing those railway buttons in the 50’s. And the Hasluck button’s a reminder that child labour has only changed location and not gone away, and that for some families it’s a lifesaving necessity still. Thank you. Always such a pleasure to share your mudlarking adventures and your many interesting finds.

[@marypass5010]

Another adventure with you. I, like most of the others watching, look forward to a notice that we have a new ‘treat’ from you, on Sundays. My dream come true is another chance to see the Thames again. I was there for a visit almost 30 yrs ago, and I know I missed so much. Thanks again for another ‘trip’ to the Thames. LOVE watching your adventures.

[@webbtrekker534]

Such a beautiful iridescence on that bottle. I really appreciate the research you do on your objects.

[@willynthepoorboys2]

Thank you for sharing your finds with us, it is always a delight for me to see what treasure you will discover next.

[@leesouthard7818]

I am constantly amazed by what that Great Rivah gives up!

[@deborahbryant7530]

Always find your videos so interesting & educational !!! Love hearing the stories of the things you find, about the people that lived so long ago !!! ❤️🙂

[@mkivy]

Hello my dear friend across the ocean 🌊...I pray this note finds u and ur family well.my wife and I find your videos so interesting! It’s just hard to believe U find and touch items that haven’t been touched for centuries! Ur pipe collection is fabulous! Please be careful in the river Thames! Take care!

[@PolyvoreThea]

Thank you for your channel and the things you share

[@zw5509]

I believe you have a devotional cross there, The Cross of St. Peter. Paris has a long historical connection to St. Peter and one of the oldest churches in Paris is the Church of Saint Peter of Montmartre. Peter, of course, was crucified upside down on a cross.

[@beammeupscotty1955]

Your close ups were fantastic in this video Nicola.

[@robertsimmons1264]

Nice lark finds. I enjoyed listening to the frogs/crickets outside your studio.

[@DBAllen]

Thank you Nicola for yet another top notch video. You are very good at this.

[@montydewitt547]

Always look forward to your adventure on the Thames. Thank you.

[@christhompson4270]

Hi there from Western Australia, thank you for sharing your videos and keeping me sane while Australia is going barmy over of all things toilet paper 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@banjomaisey9050]

Thank you Nicola, Stay safe.

[@kelvincarl9294]

Dear Nicola I have been out of commission for a while and haven't been able to watch your amazing video. But I caught it today. It was absolutely amazing and delicious. Thank you for your grace and magic. Poppet

[@rlchick5774]

Your story about the little boy made me nearly cry

[@kendee4421]

Wonderfully interesting video. Thank you Nicola!

[@cathyblock6197]

Thanks for taking us with you!

[@leereynolds7948]

Nicola such great finds just love your videos im in self isolation I have several conditions that can cause me to be very sick or die if exposed to this nasty thing so watching your videos help keep me calm thanks again bless you

[@lindagomez3114]

You Si finds and Chill Bill are so Awesome!

[@advenzures]

Another great video. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@Zandain]

Lovely zen-video today! such a lot of small bits 'n bobs, all pretties! Especially the little pilgrim token, that was a huge surprise! - the bottle was a fun discovery, too 🤗 love from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@justdustino1371]

Hey! Any chance of you responding to my comment about the origin of the word "dollar" from the word "thaler". The Dutch are claiming they did it. But I think it came from Danish.. I could be wrong. In the US they teach us that the word "dollar" came from the Danish pronunciation of the word "thaler". Either way, plenty of people of Danish ancestry where i am from. Deep South, USA!

[@megz_85]

Thank you Nicole great vlog again. So sad about the children working so young and in dire straights in the factories. Great and interesting finds with history. 🙂

[@MissMellyVee]

Nicola what exceptional finds, the Paris medallion so pretty! But that bottle is knockout ♥️♥️♥️Thank you for this relaxing respite, watching you comb the shores takes one mind off our problems 🌎. Stay safe and thanks again 🤗

[@ricksheetz1873]

I must say young lady you have a gift on finding those pipes, some great finds and I enjoy your history lesson on the objects, also enjoy the way you incorporate the birds and boats in your vids. take care

[@SocialStudiesMane]

Your videos are so beautiful and have a meditation flow to them ✨💜

[@joyceclark8476]

Nicola, thank you, for just being you! You bring much joy to us all! Carry on. Joyce from Connecticut,U,S.A.🇺🇸 ARROW *🎱

[@marygarner5249]

Love your Adventures they are always fun love how you explain the history of each find thank you for taking us along with you 😁

[@laurelharris9406]

Tear the phones into pieces and use the bits to make water themed art - seahorses, seabirds, Cormorant, ships. It would go along with your Tideline art themes. Thank you for sharing your finds. I love to watch you and Si-finds. Very relaxing to watch in these uncertain days.

[@FindsByPirjo]

Awesome finds again Nicola! The Scheidemünze is a cool treasure.

[@landrews7280]

Wow, you make some really interesting videos and find some cool stuff. I always brake for a new Nicola video!

[@intotheetherambientmusic]

That medallion with the ship on it is beautiful, really interesting item

[@LeeDarkParadox]

It's always a pleasure to watch you exciting videos Nicola 😀👍

[@arthurblundell6128]

thanks Nicola nice to have time away from the dreaded lurgy

[@Justfollowthecrumbs]

Lovely video, just like everyone else I so look forward to your finds and the wildlife too. It really does help to keep a different perspective on our crazy world, thank you 🙏🏻

[@erwinrommel7008]

You are the best. Thanks for the history

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you

[@Michelle-tk9jq]

Oh needed this tonight hurrah!

[@sorrowhillcollection4372]

And another great video. Thanks Nicola! I needed this.

[@ketobabysteps4893]

If you haven't already done art related to the found cell phones, it might be fun to paint them bright red and to affix them all to a large board and place them in a shape to look like one of your iconic red phone booths there in the UK. LOVE your channel. I've been sewing hundreds of singers masks and have been thoroughly enjoying your treasure hunting. If I ever come back to London, I'd love to buy you a cup of tea and possibly get a permit to go mudlarking with you. Thank you for all your wonderful videos. I'm an appreciative woman here in Texas.

[@petecrocker2974]

Great video and information yet again Nicky, really love the way you edit your footage..

[@ricknelson576]

Great finds. I think my fav is the Paris necklace? Good to see the weather was being nice for you that day. Thanks for video.

[@cyndeecollings5738]

I just watched Si’s video and now I am watching yours. I can’t wait to see what you find, he found some amazing t Items this time. Good luck on your finds today.

[@pimpernator]

A bit of escapism in this mad world. Thank you Nicola.

[@beautifulredwoods9309]

Your found treasures and their history are always so amazing, fun and interesting . Keep taking us out with you on these adventures !

[@cursedwithcuriosity6464]

I'm in awe of the scenery there, to mudlark the Thymes with you is on top of my bucket list! 😁

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Rachel x

[@carltonphelps8088]

I love the history of your finds. It brings back a time we may forget about. Thank you so much.

[@Enskoennedag]

Thank you for doing your bit to clean up the environment Nicola.

[@jamjams690]

Nicola you can put you locker tag on your small foot you found then you have a foot locker

[@teresamoore3577]

I love all the history that you look up lovely video as always thank you for sharing keep safe x❤️🙏🏻🇬🇧

[@Tappit333]

Lovely video, and research, I can almost feel the mud on my feet as I watch at my desk :-)

[@michelinetheobald41]

What a refreshing Video Nicola, You see been in the house since last week with nasty Fibromyalgia flare up. So was so happy to watch you and her the sounds of Ppl, Boats, Birds, and sounds of the water and Mud, ☺ on the look with my oh yes I can see it! The finds were fantastic and That bottle had your name on it, my fav colours and wonderful bottle. Thank you Nicola you cheered me up xxxx

[@susanpye9821]

Thank you Nicola i love watching your videos at this sad times so thank you your video’s videos have a calming influence

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Susan. So glad you're enjoying them. x

[@TonyReid]

Another great video Nicola. Much appreciated. With the phones, maybe you could sand-cast them with a fine concrete and make technofossils - putting them back in the Thames for future mudlarks to find. That way, you could still use them in a collage after you had used them to make a sand-cast cast them.

[@federicosandri1203]

Nicola you are a shine star in this bad moment! From italy

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Federico. sending you and your family much love from London x

[@mariavazquez3277]

Me encantan sus investigaciones historicas sobre los objetos encontrados me hasen himajinar las epocas pasadas.

[@theangrypainter826]

Your very fortunate that you can search grounds so steeped in history , best of luck on all your adventures.

[@lisafarr2317]

The vid was a lovely escape from the gloom that's happening in the world. U found some awesome treasures. The bottle was beautiful. I love the shimmery on the glass.

[@superbellabeau]

Great finds as always Nicola! The bottle is so beautiful! All those poor young children making buttons. We forgot how privileged our kids are.😊💖

[@lovelyskull3483]

By far the best Vlog to watch to be calm and stress free, thank you Nicola☮️🇨🇦 Also, I hope all is well with you and you have no worries.

[@jackiebeans2689]

Lovely finds! Love hearing the history you discover! 💕