MUDLARKING LONDON ENGLAND E25 - Return to EXECUTION DOCK on the Thames River in the City of London

Join me as I return to explore the gruesome history at the site of London's historic Execution Dock, and as the tide goes out, watch the amazing finds appear.
Thank you for watching,
Andrew
#mudlarking #mudlarkinglondon #theaussiemudlark

[@rachelembletonpalmer5891]

Awww lovely our mum did the wish bone on a Sunday dinner with us yes it's a lovely memory in Uk didn't know the Aussies had traditional Sunday dinner and wish bone learn something new every day I wonder if Americans did this Also 4 girls here the 4 week would come round soon enough happy times happy larking my Australian friend 🙏

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you so much Rachel

[@trishplanck9776]

Definitely a tradition in America! There were 5 kids in my family and we always shared the wishbone days. Good memories❣️

[@cynthiabellasword7752]

Congrats on your finds! Why am I not surprised, that you make your own butter ☺️ love it! Really enjoy your videos, Thanks 💗 Stay safe.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you Cynthia

[@colombecouture7974]

Hello from Canada, that tiny ring, could that be the back of a button?

[@TheAussieMudlark]

I think that is right!!!

[@hardyakka6200]

Pleased someone told you.

[@hunterr.9594]

Just a guess, but I think the tiny brass pixie ring looks a lot like a button shank - usually never, ever found alone =)

[@TheAussieMudlark]

A few people have mentioned that now, I think you are right.

[@susanhennes870]

Hi the wind was taken most of your voice away

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Sorry Susan, it was a constant balance between the sun and the wind.

[@debclasohm4739]

Great finds Aussie , especially love the marking on the pipe . I see a mark that resembles a fox head? on the spur maybe . X marks the spot on the musket ball also a unique piece. The history of execution docks is very interesting. Thanks for another step back in time, Oi,Oi,Oi.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

You are right Deb, it does look like a fox

[@traceyfrommelbourneaustral8649]

I love the belt buckle, it was just sitting there waiting for you to pick it up. Regarding the Masonic pipe - was that a cat’s head as the maker’s mark ?

[@TheAussieMudlark]

It does look like that doesn’t it 😯

[@robinbradach928]

Omg you totally crack me up! Did this musket ball kill somebody? Oh we don't want to think about that.... Definitely a laugh out loud moment. If I could double like your videos, I certainly would. So interesting and entertaining as well! Great finds!

[@TheAussieMudlark]

I talk before I think sometimes (ok, most times)

[@velialombardi2164]

Masonic pipe

[@hardyakka6200]

Here I was thinking it was the one they used to blow smoke up your arse. Glad I never said that.

[@maarinabudd]

The buttons are beautiful and so is that ornate buckle that you have found, really nice finds. I'm thinking that the little mystery brass loop might be in the button vein too maybe an eye on the back of a button that has lost it's mount, my first thought was along the lines of a Tudor/Elizabethan button but I might be wrong. Execution Dock looks interesting!

[@TheAussieMudlark]

It is lovely there Marina, you should go there one time.

[@Julianne955]

The 'pixie ring', could it be the eye of a hook and eye fastener? Lovely video Aussie, it looked like a beautiful day by the Thames.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

That could be right!

[@ericalbany]

@@TheAussieMudlark or the back loop of a very large button

[@louisealjaradat5063]

Do you think the X on the musket ball is where they counted them in batches of ten? So the tenth one had the X so they could easily calculate how many they had made of stored???

[@TheAussieMudlark]

That could be right Louise

[@carollewis2232]

With your excellent camera work and great finds you never fail to entertain us, and give us a much anticipated break from our day, thank you Andrew!👏👏👍🇦🇺

[@TheAussieMudlark]

That’s lovely Carol, thank you

[@susiepoulter4548]

Hi, maybe a cross from the temples. You never know. 🤔. Enjoyed your video, l could feel the warmth from the summer sun. Lovely.

[@susiepoulter4548]

Do you think l meant the templers not the temples 🤣🤣🤣beside not really sure they had pistols then. 😳😂😂

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Whoever it was from it was special!

[@ncrawford669]

You have a good eye for mini finds🧐 the buckle is fantastic and the musket ball X. Homemade butter 👏👏👏 perhaps a future video ! Great video again thank you 🥾🥾

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Do you want me to do a cooking show Nicola 😂

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

Some lovely finds at execution dock well done pipe looks like a masons

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

On the "pixie ring"... Did I see a pattern on the band and a rope detail where the ring meets the head on each side?

[@mariabrooks4765]

Rupert (the Chihuahua) and I so enjoy your finds. We had thought the larger buckle might be Art Nouveau from the early 1900's but we stand corrected. Beautiful organic shape. Home made butter? Sounds delicious. Until next week my friend.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you for watching again Maria and Rupert.

[@juadonna]

The buckle " x " is the chape from a shoe buckle of the 1600's to 1800's. Google " 1700's shoe buckle " for several examples. Really nice find!

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you Juadonna

[@babybyrd2121]

I love going to the Thames with you! Great finds today! Love the sweet glove button!

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you Lynn. And yes, it’s a sweet little button isn’t it.

[@darrenevans6082]

So found myself swearing in excitement when you found the buckle. Is mind blowing when you think of how old it is. The musket ball and winter sun was the icing on the cake. Next trip out the crystal ball 🔮 predicts a whole pipe. Brilliant video as usual. Cheers Dazza.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

I’ll send you the thumbnail of the next video Darren

[@debcattell7059]

What can I say, another great video 👍 really enjoy going with you on the Thames foreshore. The pins, the buttons and the beautiful buckle just to name a few ❤❤❤❤❤ Thanks for sharing 😊😊

[@TheAussieMudlark]

You are very welcome Deb

[@carolynrose9522]

Hi. Great outing finds. Was that you on Jool's channel practicing your boxing moves? I'd love to find a garnet like you did last week, a piece of jewellry or an ancient coin. Cheers from down under.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

😂 I just watched it. Cap, backpack, it did look a bit like me. But no it wasn’t.

[@amandabell8827]

Great finds again Aussie! I am right with you on the buttons, I love finding them 😀 x

[@TheAussieMudlark]

I would be happy only finding buttons 😊

[@LezMarwick]

Finally up to date after watching all your videos. Enjoying the journey with you.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

All of them! Wow, that’s a marathon effort 👏

[@janetflint2817]

Seee I wished you good finds ,and it worked yeah !

[@TheAussieMudlark]

🤣 I appreciate your help 🤣

[@zioncardman18]

@ 13:25 is a button hoop. They would drill a recess into a stone and the part on the hoop would be glued in. I've found them mostly with abalone shell

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you

[@janethuffman5280]

Another video very much enjoyed. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you Janet

[@debrabrooks6138]

The mystery brass loop looks like it was a shank of a button to me. Nice finds!

[@TheAussieMudlark]

I think that is right Debra!

[@triknotranch4012]

Just looks like so much fun!!! Awesome finds!😁👍🏼

[@TheAussieMudlark]

It is a lot of fun, I always look forward to it.

[@susanpye9821]

You always find really great things when they are clean they are beautiful

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thanks Susan

[@trinawagner2471]

You need to show us your grapeshot pyramid I bet it looks cool

[@TheAussieMudlark]

I put a photo on my ‘community’ page on KZbin

[@jsuestreet]

Thank you for making my day brighter, Andrew.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Sorry if it hasn’t been a good day 🙁

[@janetflint2817]

I wish you good finds ..☺️

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank yiu

[@66CLASS]

fantastic finds keep up the good work

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you 😊

[@hardyakka6200]

knee pads would be wasted on me. I knelt down I would have to wait till the tide floated me off. Knife handle. Brass fly button and that wee one was off a boy's pants. Hold that lead seal up proper like. That is a 5 on it. That Musket ball is for shooting Christians thence the cross.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

😂

[@hardyakka6200]

Stop dropping your bottom lip. You will get it all muddy and gritty

[@hunterr.9594]

Your tiny button is a glove button - nice find.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you

[@sebastiankrause6031]

2:00 congrats, you found the remains of a golden condom

[@TheAussieMudlark]

For very small people 😉😂

[@tianajeremybrookes4374]

It’s a ‘play mobile ‘ figures (pirate) sword you found Aussie 👍 thanks

[@TheAussieMudlark]

That makes sense 👍

[@velialombardi2164]

Button shank

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Good idea!

[@velialombardi2164]

@@TheAussieMudlark I'm a button collector, so I knew immediately. When you see thousands of different buttons from all time periods they are easy to spot. And you certainly learn as you research your items.

[@dessysmith2514]

Fantastic buckle find x

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you.

[@snafufubar]

So at 1.39 what was the flower shape by the stone near top left? The pipe looked like a Masons one.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Hmmm 🤔, it did look like there was something in the water didn’t it.

[@dianaforbes6679]

Wonder if your pixie ring is a shank to a button.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

A few people are saying that now, I think you could be right.

[@christhompson4270]

👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you

[@ianrobert6239]

Good one as usual.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you

[@ellastanelle41]

Nice finds

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you Ella

[@zidfrekle4540]

Pixie ring maybe a boot or shoe lace eye? Can't tell if it's too small for that.

[@stefaniemack9200]

Amazing finds this week friend!❤️

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you Stefanie

[@stefaniemack9200]

@@TheAussieMudlark of course!

[@vickymckinney972]

Once again an absolutely marvelous video with wonderful finds. The scenery shot you take are amazing. Thank you.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thanks Vicky 😊

[@79kevnor]

Fantastic finds during this adventure. The musket ball is really nice. Great video.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

👍 thanks Kevin, it’s a beauty.

[@M.Campbell]

Your pixie ring could be the center of a button. Often shell buttons had a metal center that was actually part of the shank that extended through the shell part to hold it on. Some were plain and some larger and decorative. Here is a photo of some small, plain ones, but you'll get the idea. rosemille.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54f9a77b7883401348529da9a970c-pi

[@TheAussieMudlark]

That makes a lot of sense when you see a picture like that. Thank you MaryAnne

[@superbellabeau]

A pixie ring and an elf's sword! Great finds! 😊

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you 😊

[@julielumsden5184]

The wind is pretty nasty on this outing. Difficult to hear . Really do enjoy your videos

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Sorry Julie. The sun actually makes it worse, because I need to face the right direction and can’t always shelter from the wind.

[@denisebowker9753]

I imagine crowds gathered waiting to watch the hanging eating oysters dropping coins and other objects kept in pockets 😊

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Your imagination is as active as mine 😉

[@guadalupeknippen2636]

I actually yelled "yeah!" When you found the beautiful buckel. Good job.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

😂

[@lovelyskull3483]

Another great video , thank you. Your videos are so beautiful.🇨🇦☮️

[@TheAussieMudlark]

Thank you. I hope you are ok?

[@lovelyskull3483]

@@TheAussieMudlark , Well truthfully my wonderful old dog passed away today. It was a tough weekend, she wasn’t feeling so well.💔

[@TheAussieMudlark]

@@lovelyskull3483 that’s terribly sad, my heart goes out to you. I saw you commented on Tobias’ video that you were having a bad day so I knew something must be wrong 😔

[@lovelyskull3483]

@@TheAussieMudlark , thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. She was one of my finest friends and I miss her desperately. Everyday will get gentler and soon she will bring me a smile and not so many tears.

[@margiebrown7436]

The “pixies ring” looks like it could be an eyelet of a pendant that has broken off.

[@TheAussieMudlark]

I think you are right Margie