Mudlarking along the River Thames London

[@leemcginnis738]

Great video. You have good eyes to see those small items. Nice to see history from another country found. Very interesting.

[@patriciabarron3401]

I'v been binge watching all day nicola....im suffering depression...so watching you do this helps immensely....stops the tears for awhile....xx

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Hi Patricia. So glad that you find them helpful. Sending you much love and many hugs ❤️ Nicola

[@chrisberry9017]

I sincerely hope that life has improved for you since this comment. Hopefully the one thing which hasn’t changed is that you’re still following Nicola’s adventures!

[@chrisberry9017]

What a fascinating video! I’ve been a follower for a long time now, and watching this film made me appreciate just how much your chameleon has developed! Your enthusiasm is still so infectious! Thank you Nicola!

[@cammiecarpinetti6010]

just one more note......i really like the longer videos....you have taught me so much i do love the way you are w ur videos....i really like how u have been bring them home to wrap up....it seems so crazy to me that you guys get to walk the Thames and then go home and cozy up w tea and cookies.....thank you for making an old woman so happy...keep up the great work...so professional but warm...Peace and kindness sent your way

[@UrbanDKaye]

Wonderful finds! So much history in one place. As a bottle digger, I really like that mini-bottle. Looks blown in the mold.

[@ernestturnage3653]

Nicola, thank you for another adventure. Looking forward to the next.

[@kevinsolomon6263]

very nice video great finds.I think the bullet is a 22 long rifle

[@tsbjelland]

Yes, he is, it is a .22 cal. Long Rifle (commonly referred to as 22LR). You can trust me, I'm American, so I know ammunition. :)

[@jimf1964]

tsbjelland I'm canadian, and you can trust me almost as much, that you're right. ))

[@HipsterYoda]

I am so keen on this stuff. I went mudlarking on the Thames in September 2015 and it was (and this is gods truth) the best moment of my life. Unfortunately I live near Sydney in Australia and am 17 so idk when I'll be back. But yeah, I love this stuff do much and I love your channel!!

[@JohnMcMahon.]

Amazing. Those clay pipes that Nicola found in the mud were likely thrown in there @100 years before Sydney was even formed.. Now that's a thought.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Hipster Yoda ™ thank you

[@HipsterYoda]

Yes indeed. That's another reason why I wish I could live or stay in the UK for an extended period of time as everything is so new here compared to other in the UK and Europe. And we do a pretty awful job at keeping historic buildings intact

[@cynsmi]

Love your Mudlarking! So much history in the Thames.

[@TheGuitologist]

Took a trip to the Gulf Coast and New Orleans about a year after Hurricane Katrina. The things we found strolling the beach all spoke of the devastation still washing ashore in little bits and pieces. This activity reminds me of that.

[@222radar]

That 'Band of Hope' medal is worth a little to collectors. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@McChrister]

I just love what you are doing....real therapy! I used to live in Holland and use to stroll along the beach of the North Sea for some beach combing and just to feel the wind through my hair and sights, smell and sounds through my gains. Awww, so relaxing! I am actually a bit jealous of you! Nice work, I just stumbled across your channel and I immediately subscribed!!. Thank you for sharing your finds. Btw, I live in Canada now and there is not as much history as overseas. God Bless.xo

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you. Glad you enjoy. Yep, I also enjoy being by the River to relax and feel the wind!

[@thomasstammers1662]

Just found your videos, brilliant. I was having a pants day and you've cheered me right up! THANKS!

[@lindameeks5228]

Love watching your explorations and all of the amazing things you find

[@sherryrector2275]

I’m spotting things better and faster because of you. Thank you

[@m00nscaping76]

Hi Nicola! I'm pretty sure that the "Clock Hand" @ 16.28 on your vid' is in fact from some sort of temperature gauge. The wire on the rear end is the giveaway. It would have been in the form of a coil of heat sensitive wire that would expand and contract with rising and falling temp', pushing and pulling the hand around a scaled dial. Love the Vid's x

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

m00n scaping thank you! Really useful info. I did wonder about the little bent wiry bit!

[@m00nscaping76]

Hi again Nicola, …… you're most welcome, and thank YOU for entertaining us. If, as you first thought, …. the wire had been the bent second hand of a watch/clock, it would have been attached at that centre hole on a common spindle. Kind regards, Keith

[@brucedevlin2173]

I Love the lead horse head. Great day in the mud once again. All the best and happy hunting.

[@michaelduty6068]

Another delightful video. I fell in love with your photo at the beginning.

[@jaybales3160]

I first viewed today’s video a month or so ago and enjoyed it and other enough that a second viewing is in order. Very educational for me coming from the USA. I enjoy watch and learning from each video. Keep them coming.

[@carinaj3885]

Very nice to watch! No waffling or pointless talking (like so many do). Very straightforward and to the point. Interesting finds explained as well. Thank you for sharing!

[@isobelevans211]

Only just discovered your videos, and I'm really enjoying them! Love thinking about the history behind the things you find, and also admire the beautiful artwork you turn them into. I've most enjoyed the recent longer videos where we get to see you find things in situ, and experience unearthing a pipe with a stem with you! Thank you so much!

[@andreasmith2007]

Nicola, I am very grateful for your videos and you have inspired me to create some of my own once I return to London. They are helping to provide the serenity I used to find 5-7 days a week on the beautiful foreshore. Thank you!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Andrea Smith that's wonderful news. I'm really happy 😊

[@cammiecarpinetti6010]

lovely lovely lovely....thank u so much love from the west coast in the USA:)

[@muchomusiclibre]

I'm quite pleased... I've managed to abstain from temperance now for many years! I shall graciously accept congratulations or even perhaps a nice medallion.

[@andrewwilson8317]

Interesting,talented and beautiful. Video production and editing very good too. Mudlarking and treasure hunting has never been so engaging!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Andrew Wilson thank you :)

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

Cool finds and great video. I always look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes Lady Nicola. Keep safe over there. The world is a bit crazy it seems.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

John Ballard thank you John

[@gimiesome]

That bullet is indeed a 22 long rifle..Thanks for sharing your hunts Nicola.

[@hman9799]

I find your vids just irresistibly charming ! The fish art from fragments of old broken pottery you cleverly construct are awesome ! Your overdue for another mud larking vid ! stay kool cutie pie !

[@Full_Metal_Digger]

Really enjoy your videos and art (& your sultry voice). The bullet looks like a 22 long rifle and the numbered thing at the end looks like a car odometer. Thanks for sharing and HH, Dave.

[@mokpot]

What fun your adventures must be, I am enjoying your videos, please keep them coming.

[@TheRingFinders]

It's amazing what you can find without a metal detector at the Thames at low tide...Good eyes! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheWayha]

That was fun, can't believe how many relics there are just sitting there. Was recently watching a video with Aquachigger and Chill Bill and their ladies doing the same but they didn't seem to have nearly the same amount of wonderful things at their fingertips. Best wishes on your future hunts. See ya on the next one.

[@westtexastumbleweed4626]

I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@mikepowell9326]

! Love Nicole her great videos so hooked are her keep the great videos going

[@relichuntinggrandma2483]

I didn't realize they made so many of those pipe nor did I know that they pack them full of tobacco and it was like I guess you would say a pack of cigarettes.Someone wanted to smoke for the day or however I think that's really good I am so looking forward to what you send I've never in my life seen something like that and I'm anxious to feel the texture and check out everything about it thank you so much Christie

[@richielamb2733]

The war time shrapnel is what is called the drive band from the base end of a shell ,normally made of copper it formed a seal in the barrel was slightly bigger than the barrel bore the groves on it are from the rifling of the barrel looking at it it came from a large gun ,keep up your amazing videoss x 👍

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Richie Lamb thank you

[@caivsfabricivs593]

Hello Nicola, congratulations for your creations with all these little treasures found at the water's edge. Thanks for the little walk. Fabrice

[@HappyQuailsFarm]

Continue to get into the key concrete on for coihs!! ( I am cheering you on from afar, afar, in both time and place)!

[@JulianBeams]

Love the juxtaposition of an old pipe bowl with the USB connector at 9:16

[@MrLongbow1415]

Great movie. You are hurting no one. Love it. 5.30 is part of a driving band from a 3.7 inch AA shell.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

MrLongbow1415 thank you

[@mallacai]

hadn't heard the term mudlark since I was in history classes over 40 years ago, thanks for jogging an old memory :)

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

Lovely video and some lovely finds, interesting information on the band of hope medal, very cool art work :) best wishes

[@TeeVeeZed123]

I love mudlarking 'with' you, so much history and so many interesting things are discovered, cheers!

[@HappyQuailsLC]

Thank you for showing us your artwork. I thought I might have seen a large link chain to the upper left of the glob of keys, just as you started to zoom in. I also love the little bottle!

[@mikesey1]

Thanks, Nicola. A very informative video. I love watching them!

[@MegaPlicker]

I just found your site and subscribed, your wonderful !

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

MegaPlicker thank you! 😊

[@robstirling3173]

Another .22 long rifle rimfire cartridge! ......Qui Mal Y Pense ( French. Order of the garter) Fascinating! Thanks Nicola.

[@ernestodiaz4106]

Hi Nicola, I love your videos you always entertain me with your beautiful videos.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Ernesto Diaz thank you Ernesto x

[@myview1875]

I like your carefree dialogue on your videos. My metal detecting exploits of late seem to be full of coincidences. When you read out what was on the medal, I couldn't believe it. About 20 years ago I was detecting on a beach in Cornwall when I found a small piece of pot. There is a banner on the piece of pot which reads in capital letters " BAND OF HOPE ". I found it quite ironic at the time because I was looking for lost rings on the beach. This piece of pot has become my lucky talisman. I keep it in my finds tin every time I go metal detecting. Happy fossicking.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

250bm amazing. I am continously amazed at the beautiful gifts the Thames throws out!

[@relichuntinggrandma2483]

Thanks for the great videos and info. I agree on the stories.

[@chuckcarpenter6858]

I just watched a video that nugget noggin just notified me & you were in it as well. Glad you were able to learn what he does here in the USA & he learned from you what you do in England as well. All of you had a lot of fun using magnets in a different way that was shown in your videos previously.

[@loramunday6572]

Your videos are simply fascinating! Always look forward to the next.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Lora Munday thank you Lora! 😊

[@lauriewind6366]

Sorry, I just found out you had this information a long time ago...... but it was very interesting to have the idea momentarily, although I've learnt this at a very young age. greetings from Austria love your videos and learning a lot about history, thank you!

[@geraldcroome171]

Hi nicola i love watching your programme on the river thames finding things on the beech

[@outlawMrTuff]

great vid!!! id be there every day if i was on ur side of the pond.. heck i just found my 1st 1700s silver coin. only took 13 yrs...

[@janisfallstich1567]

I'm binge watching in Michigan, just about a mile from the Detroit river. Now I'm wondering if I could mud lark down there. Don't think it would we quite as interesting as what you discover Nicola😊 Thanks for sharing.

[@FishWaterBrewery]

The lead with 2 holes is probably a seal for a shipping container door. Probably has a number on it.

[@cindygehrke5249]

You find so many tiny soldiers and horses! Makes me think that little boys played along the river way back when!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

yes, definitely

[@OnNeul9]

Love, love, love your videos! Some really great items and info about them!

[@groundskeeper5292]

Great finds. Can't wait to do some mudlarking the next time I'm there!

[@karenb9508]

Love your video's..Wishing I could walk along the Thames foreshore Mudlarking.....from Australia.

[@surfandturfr]

MFBEFS Stands for " My F@#king Best Ever Friend Simone " Mud-larking bestee's till the end ! Love your video's they always bring me a sense of calmness. Love from Brantford , Canada. Cheers !!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

😘 thank you

[@TheGuitologist]

Also, I just subscribed. Every time I walk somewhere I'm always scanning the ground. Old habit.

[@GordonAtkinson]

Absolutely mesmerizing. I like the under one of the pipes was a discarded piece of computer cable. The debris of all the ages there together.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Yes, all the rubbish of the ages

[@Psychomania_explores]

What a great and varied collection of finds 👍🏻

[@sandylipscomb7003]

I LOVE YOUR ART

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you ❣️

[@PascalMarieFinland]

Another great video with beautiful finds, thank you for sharing. Few info, may be told by others already, can't read all msg. Honi soit qui mal y pense is an Anglo-Norman maxim that means, "May he be shamed who thinks badly of it". Regards from Finland

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Pascal Marie thank you

[@john3Lee]

Always good to see one of your videos... I especially like the additional graphic explanations. Very best wishes from Somerset.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

john wheatley thanks John

[@alaskanfrogman]

Every video of yours I watch I find myself wishing I could be there to go beach combing, what you call "Mudlarking." I like finding things too however... When I'm watching as you dig up and uncover your findings, I am looking at everything else. Specifically, I am looking at the rocks. There are so many colorful rocks along the banks of "The Thames River" where you do your mudlarking. I am seeing all sorts of jaspers, picture jaspers and volcanic and quartz agates. I am seeing a wide assortment of different colored stones, including the occasional broken piece of smoky quartz. I'm "a rockhound" after a fashion. I keep thinking about what I'd like to do if I could ever get my hands on some of those rocks from along the Thames. Many of them, but not all the ones I have seen are what's considered "gem quality stones." But the jaspers, picture jaspers and volcanic stone agates with the numerous quartz agate that I've observed in your video? They would make some fantastic jewelry. And there are so many along the river's edge when you're out and about mudlarking. We have some here in Alaska too, but not the wide variety of colors as what I see in your video footage. I wish I could afford to come there and do a rockhound expedition one time. Even the red terra-cotta pottery fragments could be ground, cut and shaped into some nice jewelry pieces and so can the pottery fragments.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you. It's funny as I don't pay attention to the rocks but maybe I should. You've inspired me to pay more attention to them.

[@alaskanfrogman]

Look at the dark brown to blackish colored rocks. Some will have a reddish gray hue on the outside. You will see that some of them are actually translucent to semi translucent. Those are volcanic agates. There are a variety of brown, reddish and yellow stones that are also semi translucent as well. Those are a type of agate. Some may actually be picture jasper. Then there are some of the bright red stones. They are usually very hard. Those are red jasper. Some of the stones have an almost faceted look and have a smoky gray to black. coloration. I haven't actually seen a lot, but those are smoky quartz pieces. The Thames Riverbank is rich with such stones. As a rockhound enthusiast I could not help but see them in your videos as you zeroed in on some of your finds. I found myself staring at the rocks and not at your find until you moved the camera. I was wishing I could be there gathering some of those beautiful rocks.@@nicolawhitemudlark I have so many hobbies, including rockhounding. I own a cabbing machine that I use to cut rocks and polish them into cabochons for making jewelry. I'll email a few pictures of a few of my cabbies soon. So, when will you be back home from the US? Email and let me know. Safe journey and take good care always.

[@nicholasleeson6765]

Just subscribed amazing video find and impressive website. This video has brought back memories of being an early teenager living in Richmond Surrey when the Thames had an annual draw out at how small the thames can be at low tide. Always finding clay pipe bowls, there everywhere. I wonder if you have a way of moulding your art work into coffee tables or chairs, perhaps having a cartoon created as a coffee table.

[@gypsygirladams631]

I love your show, I am so hooked Thank you, for sharing.

[@lindagomez3114]

The fork and then the fish too funny yum yum

[@scottanderson3087]

Very nice finds on the Thames! Do you plan on using the little lead soldiers into your art as well? I do enjoy your mudlarking videos, I learn a lot from watching!! Thanks again!!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Tmbr Wulf thank you. Im not sure what I'll do with the soldiers yet.

[@flatoutfinding2214]

The thing you found with the numbers is an odometer from a car possibly..

[@celticjohn1]

Hi Nicola -great video! I think the gadget with the numbers might be a turnstile counter.

[@mathardy7615]

Gosh when I think of all the years I lived right along the Thames at Charlton and never thought to go down and have a look. Now, alas, too far away.

[@StupidRobotFightingLeague]

Love this channel!

[@cherylmatthews7172]

Hi Nicola I'm new to your channel. I love your art. I was told you are a wonderful artist. And I can see that you are. I also follow Chill Bill, Aqua-chigger, Exploring Alabama, Garett Detectors Boys, and many more and I'm so glad to add you to my list, Thank you Yes the bullet is a 22 long rifle.

[@JoannaLamont333]

Isn’t it weird how one little area has a bit of a stash of the same items? I wonder why, because that appears to be quite consistent with other mudlarkers too. Great video again.

[@JohnMcMahon.]

I drive past a big sculpture of a blue & white fish in Belfast every other day.. That's what your porcelain fish reminded me off... The Big Belfast Fish.. Interesting videos btw, just subscribed. 👍

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

John McMahon thank you

[@exploringindiana3159]

I would say that part of the joys of hobbys where you find stuff is to imagine how it got there

[@wilber9735]

The little knight you pulled out of the mud reminded me of a power ranger. lol The first bullet you picked up looks like a 22cal. rem fire. I told you in another video they are called a 22 or twent-two. But, did that only about 5 minutes ago.

[@relichuntinggrandma2483]

Awesome things made. You are very talented. I wish I was,

[@ChillBill1]

Dogfish is a shark :) I guess the Thames wasnt brackish enough for it. Lovely finds as usual. :)

[@JohnMcMahon.]

You should've sang a song of sixpence for your coin find... I can imagine someone singing that rhyme years ago while throwing their sixpence into the water.

[@kaseythompson4670]

Dearest Nicola, I'm late in replying to your email. It's grant deadline time in my field of work, so I'm quite busy and a little brain dead lately. I did receive the most beautiful pottery shard that you sent me, and my weary brain is pondering the most wonderful pendant designs for it. You are so very darling for entrusting me with its care. Special thanks and endearments to you, Kasey.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Storm Tater hey no problem glad you got it safely x

[@noakeswalker]

I had no idea the Thames foreshore had so many man-made objects lying on it - almost every camera shot there are many items besides the one you are showing us - how interesting ! :o) Dave in Wales, where riverbanks really only have rocks in them....

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

:) Thanks Dave! Yes, I'm lucky to live near the Thames. Endless source of fascination!

[@sysygy100]

Mrs. ??? Johnson, a Welsh mudlarker, has a pair of Wellies that I should think you might covet - they`re navy blue and white horizontally striped and would match your mudlarking shirts perfectly!

[@suffolknewlarker3608]

Just happened upon your channel, and it's amazing very interesting and presented with such enthusiasm, It's also inspired me to take up mudlarking myself. I look forward to watching many more of your videos. Thank you for sharing

[@sosteve9113]

awesome art,you made with the founded stuff

[@waynedavis2505]

Love your vids... great finds..

[@darrenpassman9192]

You have the Eyes of a Hawk!! Great finds! 😁

[@MrBothandNether]

11:44 is an 1830's Temperance Medal, if I recall correctly.

[@ramblingrob4693]

Very interesting... I used to go down East Tilbury, 7 yrs ago ...? was good loads of bottles and a Canadian cap badge (broken) but mostly in one piece. loads of stoppers, other bits but it seemed to dry up so to speak.. too many people I kept seeing holes every 2 mtrs sometimes

[@jde9095]

Great finds

[@olliesanders]

Love the little bottle, great find. Great videos, invest in a wind sock! ;-)

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Ollie Sanders ok!

[@SallyAnn191]

So that's how you walk in that mud. I fell over! Thanks for a lovely long and interesting video. Have you ever seen something in your videos that you missed picking up? xx

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Snow Crone yes probably but mostly pipes luckily nothing gold!!

[@markpfeifer7579]

Cartridge around min 21 is almost surely a .38 cal revolver round. And it is in fact live. The primer was struck but the bullet is still in place so it's not been fired. Probably not an imminent danger but wanted to point out it's not inert....theoretically could could contain propellant capable of combustion.

[@MissDarlaKWolz]

Hi Nicola! I always try and find the things you do when still taking a shot of the general area, asking us if we see it. While great fun, I find I get frustrated because I don't have the Mudlarkers eye down, and can't check out what it might be!!! AAAAAHHHHH!!! LOL This holds true for when I think I see something I think you might have missed and can't say, " Hey, what's that, that white thing there right under the pipe bowl you just picked up.", " Kind of looks like a little white bottle with a rounded top and small dark stripes going around it?" (it's at 9:17) has a orangish rock on it? AAAAAHHHHH!!!! WHAT WAS IT??? I would give just about anything to Mudlarkers the Thames Foreshore! except my eyes. Not the eyes! I have dug "TREASURE" all my life. It is the single most enjoyable thing I've ever done. I've even passed the "Torch of Treasure Hunting" to my son and a few worthy friends. The pleasure of watching them find their first real good find, and knowing their hooked, well it's feels amazing. I can't really get out there anymore and the closest thing to being there is watching your videos. Chill Bills, Aqua Chiggers, and so many others. They quell the cravings. A bit anyway! Heartfelt thanks! Pass the message along! 👁❤U all! Miss Darla K.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Darla Wolz hi Darla. So great to know you really get involved in the search. I'm delighted you enjoy. I can imagine it is a little frustrating though when you spot something! Imagine if I missed a gold coin or something... :)

[@MissDarlaKWolz]

nicola white mudlark - Tideline Art ~ EXACTLY! Do you have a P.O. Box? I'd like to send you a few items to incorporate into your Art Creations. They mostly come from all along the Napa River. Others were gleaned from a dump that closed in 1936 on Coombsville Rd. next to the cemetery. It's to the east of the property line. It was a quarried section of land that the kids going to Silverado Jr. High would take or they would have to go all the way down to a 5 way intersection to then turn and switchback into the area called Alta Heights. If you Google Earth Napa, with street view, you can check it out. I grew up there and have inspected just about every inch of the county and beyond. Sorry this is so long! I just love this hobby and I don't get out much anymore! heeheehee!😜 Thanks for replying! CHEERS!

[@davedump4943]

Darla K. Wolz it

[@jdemo7167]

Very interesting and fun! Thank you.

[@robbourne9220]

that's too bad about that fish it was kinda cool looking . thanks for the videos and such interesting artwork . "fragmented memories " I luv it !!