Kayaking to Mudlark on unexplored foreshore - A very special find awaits!

Follow Si as he goes the extra watery-mile in persuit of historical finds on foreshore never before searched! He dons his life jacket and crosses the fast-flowing Thames in his kayak and is rewarded by amazing finds! Watch part two for more! • A romantic Australian ...
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[@sophiechandler955]

Couldn’t find part 2...

[@Sifinds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5aupoRqetecaqc

[@sophiechandler955]

@@Sifinds Aw thank you Si!

[@raimamohommed7518]

Si love your videos watch all your video thank u

[@leeannmiddleton8719]

Woohoo first find is an Australian Army (called a rising sun) hat badge. Awesome find Si!!

[@irnbruo3]

Your fired clay lid is a drain/ pipe bung ,it goes under iron pavement cover to stop stones etc getting into drainage system 👍

[@kimwallace5729]

That first find looks like the rising sun, the Australian military badge.

[@leeannmiddleton8719]

Kim Wallace it defiantly is a rising sun hat badge!! Worn by the Australian Army

[@neilcam]

Yep, Australian military hat/cap badge was my first thought as well.

[@ritamahlberg8602]

That round piece of pottery could be a weight lid for making sauerkraut. The cabbage was sliced, than stuffed into a big kind of pot made from pottery mixed with salt. On top it got a piece of fabric, mostly linnen and the weight lid goes on top of all with water or the juice from the cabbage.

[@AGuyCalledRune]

"Nooo don't through it away!!" hehe, it's a thriller watching this for me. Loved the kiln furniture bit you found! :D

[@thatswhatshesaid.literally737]

😀 *Could have put that key (**5:08**) on the ID tag (**2:58**) and collected the reward!* 😂

[@joannhempen8210]

I love it when you go to new spots. Though let’s be real, I love all of your videos! I also love the way you say the word “Beautiful”. Great accent for sure! Between you and Nic’s Channel, I have loads of binge watching!!

[@oges74]

10:08 It might not be something fancy, but I find it oddly interesting, someones fingers impressions locked away in a piece of scrap clay

[@Sifinds]

Yes it’s a motion captured in time

[@whotknots]

Simon with regard to the fragment of perforated disc shaped pottery you found. I remember my mother scalding cream in a large pot when I was a lad and she used a ceramic disc with a spiral pattern on the side that faced down with a hole at the centre of the spiral to stop the liquid from boiling up all frothy, as milk does.

[@adamdavis4346]

I’m a new subscriber. Discovered you through Tideline art. I’m loving your channel too!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Adam - Welcome mate!

[@louisemissouri4410]

The heavy top ceramic could be for a crock to hold down cabbage for pickling

[@sandysanders5437]

It definitely looks like petrified wood to me. I've seen plenty of petrified wood from Wyoming.

[@Sifinds]

Sandy Sanders bet it would look good sliced!

[@RobertWorley]

agreed it is pet wood. I am envious of all the flint! lol

[@beretgascon]

"Get your thruppeny bits out... " 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@vickipease6653]

Great video! I waiting with eager anticipation to see part 2.

[@karenhowatt4540]

what an adventure, my son attended UL and rowed up and down the Thames every day, what a joy!! Kx

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Great new idea for mud lovers. Liked and shared.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Steve!!!

[@SmallWonda]

Very nice - now PartII!! 👍😉

[@janscorza7549]

Looks like a heavy lid off an old pickle or sauerkraut keg used for curing.

[@julieadcock4848]

Ooh what a cliffhanger, can't wait for part two :)

[@cogidubnus1953]

8:43 Take a look down the nearest sewer cover between your property and the mains sewer...it looks like the cover off the rodding point of an interceptor trap...sometimes these are earthenware, sometimes terra cotta...

[@Sifinds]

Great thanks for the info!

[@theresac.3216]

Looks like you had a great day out! Can't wait to see part 2. 👍

[@cdd4248]

8:52 I live in Southern New Mexico and this looks like a lid to a tortilla warmer! LOL

[@willbejamming1532]

Great finds. It must be difficult to keep your wit so dry kayaking on the Thames.

[@bec_r_r]

That’s naughty, now going to have to subscribe to see part 2 tsk tsk 😀

[@DarylWendy]

I love treasure hunting and you have great finds there on the Thames. Love your videos

[@Sifinds]

Daryl Wendy Strauss Thank you!!!!!

[@fallingonabruise]

you can't stop there !! I want part 2 ! how exciting to get on new ground, can't wait to see what else you find :)

[@marykunselman284]

I absolutely love all the history in your videos

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Mary - tell your friends!

[@clauwilla]

Buenas noches Simón , un vídeo estupendo e interesante ,enhorabuena. Gracias,saludos.

[@pauloneill9965]

Brillant adventure finds that round thing wit handle looks like a plug for a cannon stop sea water getting down the barrel. No expert but wen cannons are plugged that's wat looks like to me. Great adventure look forward to nxt HH & GL👍☘🇮🇪

[@humbermud8788]

Cracking video 👍. Looking forward to part 2 ! The pottery with the small holes in looks like a plate from a Victorian water filter .

[@lissymoz959]

I love spot the find!!

[@brendaprice7686]

Looking forward to part 2. Great finds👍🏻

[@vilstef6988]

Just a cross-not a crucifix unless it portrays Christ on the cross. When you found the first 3 coins, I saw a fourth a bit further to the right. I would sure pick up and take a Tudor brick if I found one. I enjoy your on the moment narration and Nic does a really fine job with this part too. Chill Bill and NuggetNoggin are fun to listen to as well.

[@tazzie2shoos]

Lovely vid - loved the little cannon, can't wait for part 2 :-)

[@mikephilbeck5199]

The knife you found was a straight razor for shaving.

[@nickum1957]

A levigator , used to ground down lime stone in lithography , now they are made of iron

[@tereselapree222]

Ugh such a tease !!! Part two we have to wait more!!!

[@TheFPF422]

When you found the bent pipe part, there was also a ring in the frame 😉

[@thewesty101]

In case it hasn't been mentioned: Your 'sled' is the part of a windshield wiper clip. :)

[@Sifinds]

thewesty Nice. Off if what car though?

[@thewesty101]

Here in the Midwest we all have cars so it's less unusual In case you're having a go at me ;) - Wipers are somewhat interchangeable. Usually they will come packed with adapters for all sorts of cars. This one looks pretty old, maybe Saxon even. :D Which reminds me... I need new wipers.

[@Sifinds]

thewesty Haha. I would have said a Ford Capri myself 😜

[@whiteydaz4131]

Subscribed. Nics channel brought me to yours. Love ya finds mate it gives us up North something we never may see ! Big 👍

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Darren! Glad you liked it mate

[@lmp8932]

Definitely petrified wood that has been smoothed by the water action. You find some very interesting stuff :) Thanks for sharing.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Lynda, good to know!

[@josephfreehill6810]

I know a little late but, at 11:56 what you have is a roman era (possibly) cheese grinder, Saw on " Time Team"

[@pattaylor4407]

That red rock you picked up reminded me of photos of Ayers Rock in Australia.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Amazing what you find just walking, thank you for a great video!

[@Sifinds]

NUGGET SHOOTER Cheers dude!

[@loumarlow7295]

This was really cool. I love your 'spot the finds' lol I collect old keys so I spotted him pretty quickly :D So many great finds! Nice one X

[@mctron22rd]

I often watch mudlarking videos mainly Si finds,Tide line art, Kit + caboodles, The Johnstons and Tom Burliegh. I notice so many awesome rocks and some mudlarkers actually pick them up as well. I believe you do have a piece of petrified wood so I hope you kept that rock! We all seem to have the same interest.

[@Sifinds]

awesome thanks!

[@HammyHunting]

Roll on part 2 Si I was enjoying that Alex🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Al!

[@tereselapree222]

The rock around 9:00 is petrified wood most certainly. Beautiful color!

[@Sifinds]

Great thanks!!!

[@douglashurrell4766]

Si that definitely looks like petrified wood good luck in your hunting

[@PompeyChris71]

Lol, kayak nearly went without you there Si !!

[@sandscratcherbri5574]

nice finds cant wait for part two, si

[@untbunny]

Si, how did modern coins find their way to a remote location? Sincerely enjoy all your videos and your commentary. The brown rock does resemble petrified timber. Never heard of kiln furniture. Fascinating how your fingers match those from long ago.

[@Sifinds]

I learned whilst on the kayak the currents are very strong, so I guess everything is pushed up on the foreshore that way, thrown in by people on bridges

[@untbunny]

Si-finds It did appear to be a fast current while you were in the river's middle. Could see several rip currents whirling around. It was exciting to see a Londonite in river kayak.

[@clockwork9827]

Good to see your kayak, we , but not me! use these for going through rapids

[@legionsmith5041]

good things come in 3's = tide line art, chill bill , and sci-finds !!!!

[@Sifinds]

Legion Smith Thanks. Watch this space!

[@deafmusician2]

The "Lid" looks like a plug for a small cannon

[@Sifinds]

XtremeBudgetMusician It does!

[@maureengurnick3773]

XtremeBudgetMusician but wouldn't a plug for a cannon be made out of iron not pottery?

[@sarahstrong7174]

@@rodden1953 gotta keep the rain out

[@robbieallan6522]

My brother use to remind me "a crucifix has Jesus on it !!" I'd always say it's easy to confuse the 2..

[@Sifinds]

Part two here kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5aupoRqetecaqc

[@dracorino9668]

Interesting finds, looking forward to part two. Your channel, along with Nicola white TL Art have been a source of inspiration. I just want to say thanks. I've recently bought a metal detector (not found much yet), and also been knee deep in mud and rivers this week. I pulled out some interesting old bottles. I love it. Thanks again.

[@Sifinds]

That's great where abouts? In England?

[@dracorino9668]

Si-finds Hi, I'm in North Wales. The water levels are so low everywhere, makes areas a bit more accessible.

[@Sifinds]

John Molloy fantastic. What sort of bottles? Anything pre-screw top?

[@dracorino9668]

Si-finds yes, a large jar/bottle embossed with Maltine, and tube tear catcher types. Bovril 1oz /4oz. LMS HOTELS, MARSTONS LTD large beer bottle. One that I think is referred to as a skyscraper shape and some small perfume types/apothecary. Hopefully I'll get to another spot I've wanted to get to this weekend. Cheers

[@Sifinds]

Sounds fantastic, Good luck and happy hunting!

[@aksnowberry]

Hello Si, I'm new from Nics channel, and I've already subscribed and rang the bell. I live your mudlarking videos, I stay up way past my bedtime making sure I watch all of your videos. Always a thumbs up from me! Keep on mudlarking, ill keep watching! 😁

[@Sifinds]

Patricia Snider Aw thanks for watching Pat!

[@tmf866]

The thing at 9:00 looks like the top of a jar to me.

[@mikemartin5938]

Your going to have to get a bigger kayak so you wont have to leave all the cool finds

[@ianpotter3704]

i saw one of them drain plugs in an old victorian man hole chamber it looked like it had been placed in the corner waiting to be used could of been used to plug the pipes whilst they were working on them

[@imcavdb5465]

The pottery might be a stopper/weight for saerkraut potts. They were clay made, with a salt enamel/glaze.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks I'll look into that!

[@jakethedude100]

I found a very large old key when bottle digging. Took it home and tried to get the rust off with a hammer.. it fell apart!

[@Sifinds]

Sal Love A bit gentler next time 😉

[@jennshep3378]

It looks like a piece of windshield wiper

[@VoklstWestie]

I'm guessing ur near some old pottery building. At 12:08 its my opinion the piece of ceramic with all the holes in it was used st the bottom of a kiln. What the greenware (As of yet unfired clay) was placed on in the kiln so the new piece would not stick to the kiln itself during firing.

[@bridgetteleadbitter7899]

its a plug to the river lol

[@marydegenkolb9603]

the lid looks like for a cannon to keep out the weather. I've seen them here in the states. The brown and golden rock is petrified wood, Nice find. I love the little finds, like the cannon and I believe a hat medal/badge. I would love to paddle the river. And the key could be to the Tower!! who knows.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks for the info Mary! Thanks for watching!

[@megadethrocks1]

The metal item found before the .303 cartridge is a stripper clip, used for loading the Lee Enfield rifles with .303 cartridges

[@Sifinds]

Ricky Thanks Ricky! I'll try and find it again!

[@kayegb7938]

A bit late in line as you would of been told countessly I would imagine... But I'm keen on a little fossil hunting myself... Shephards crowns get the old ticker going for me lol ☺️(my secrets out!!) and yes I would say that is fossilised Wood...🤔👌👏

[@Sifinds]

Kaye gb Yeah fossils rock 🤘🏻Get it? 😂

[@kayegb7938]

I didn't roll my eyes... I just needed to quickly look at the ceiling 😉

[@shishkebab5306]

Hi Si, loving your channel, having trouble finding the follow on from this one though. Its left me hanging!

[@ncgruntdiggers]

Nice vid!!!

[@OldWines]

Simon ~ Should the holes go completely through the sherd, it might have been from a leech pot; quite common c. 1890.

[@dannyboy1868]

I was assisting a piling crew on the banks I was told by a mudlarker to keep my eyes open when I’m clearing up the piling spoil the real dark crap could contain coins and all sorts never found fuck all but it made the day go more interesting

[@Sifinds]

* * Wow! If you need me to come and help let me know. Maybe a detector is needed? 50:50 on finds?

[@Sifinds]

* * Sweet! We did a bit at Chelsea (see my 'Super rare coin' vid) and the guys didn't mind us being there. Are you on Twitter or Insta?

[@TurkishBenAirsoft]

Lock knives are only illegal if you dont have a valid reason for having it on you. So if you was camping etc that's fine.

[@kaycwtchmahoney2940]

From 6.16 that’s a medal given to Roman Catholic Kids who take their first communion so the cross on one side and Mary or Sacred Heart Jesus under a glass bead . Saint Vincent De Paul used to give them out too

[@VoklstWestie]

I agree with you, but looks more like the mustard seed suspended in amber or yellow plastic. omo

[@bridgetteleadbitter7899]

its a sieve the stone with holes in

[@diggitallindadirt3283]

Can’t believe you left the knife!

[@Sifinds]

Diggitall Indadirt I can go back and get it, just thought it was a lock knife and possibly illegal....

[@dawnpiper5883]

Never watched you before I enjoyed your video I have subscribed

[@Sifinds]

Thanks for watching Dawn!

[@MoggiesTen]

We call clay marbles Megs in the US. (I don't know why.)

[@rodden1953]

Im sure that knife was only a sailing knife and the hook is a line cutter

[@Sifinds]

rodden1953 Well it's still there, maybe I'll take it next time I go!?

[@rodden1953]

i hope it is

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

Cool video so many finds on the new spot , I have always wanted to do mudlarking maybe one day best wishes :)

[@danmortimer2112]

The key was pointing directly at a bit of gold...

[@wyldchild346]

geta second kayack or borrow one just for your finds or make a little floatie you be yur own tug tug boat...... I used to kayack in white water, do yu hav Air bag bloowies in your kayack??

[@Hailstonepie]

I remember lucozade used to have those black tops in early 60s. Petrified wood is usually lightweight next to stone but does look like it.

[@Instone09ine]

Carters "pop" factory was in the village of Sawley near the town of Long eaton in Nottinghamshire . I lived in Sawley as a kid and used to nick the odd bottle of pop from the factory, so as a local carters pop expert i think i can date your stopper from the 1930s ?

[@Sifinds]

instone09 ah thanks pal! Top info. Thanks for watching and contributing!!!

[@The19john57]

@4:53 - while we were all looking at the key... did you check out the slight glint of gold in line with the key and to the right a bit (just by the dry bit of the rounded brown rock). Just wondering what it was... probably nothing exciting... cheers - john

[@Sifinds]

john paterson Thanks for watching John, I see it I think it's just a stone / shard of brick or something. If it's meant to be found - I'll find it next time. 😃

[@njoyingtube1]

So was I .

[@petersingh354]

Hi mate, a long shot but the pendant you found with the cross on, would you sell it if you still have it, i love it?

[@YsabetJustYsabet]

Looks like petrified wood to me too; I think you nailed it. And I'm wondering if your pierced piece of pottery might be part of a cheese- or butter-mold, what with that weight you came up with-- was there a dairy nearby? The holes were put in such molds to allow the whey to be pressed out. Have to say, though, I really liked your pottery furniture! I've used exactly the same sort of stuff when firing pots, and it was neat to see similar emerging from the Thames.

[@Sifinds]

YsabetJustYsabet Thanks for your thoughts! You can't beat seeing finger prints from the past

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

Definitely Pet Wood.

[@Sifinds]

Hannah Cwik Thanks Hannah!

[@legionsmith5041]

the first badge is an Australian lapel badge

[@Sifinds]

Legion Smith Yes see part two

[@maureengurnick3773]

Did part 2 get published? Can't seem to find, ty

[@laneylanes6660]

Love your videos, re watching favourite finds, where is part 2? I neeeeed to see what else you found. Is it here? Did I miss it? Patiently waiting mud lover. 😌

[@Sifinds]

Laney Lanes Alright Mud lover! Part 2 of this video is the Australian Sweetheart Brooch vid x

[@laneylanes6660]

Si-finds 😀🙌🏽 Okies! Thank you 😊🤩

[@mikehill7028]

Got a link for it please?

[@gdelan1]

definitely petrified wood at 8 min

[@lorrydodge5917]

Could tjat round piece be a part of potters wheel

[@robertackerlind4707]

Sour crout pressing lid?

[@jessicasmith4600]

Is the key from the reward tag hahaha 🤷‍♀️

[@Sifinds]

Minecraft Girl #wolfgang you never know!

[@alicial1239]

PLEASE leave a link to part 2! Or at least let us know the title? Anyone know???

[@chubbyroyston3880]

Give the petrified wood to nasa they will pass it off as moon rock