Mudlarking the River Thames - My Best Ever Mudlarking Finds so far this year (June 2021)

I recently had the best ever mudlarking outing on a particularly low tide on the River Thames in London. From the moment I walked down onto the foreshore I spotted a special something staring up at me through the mud! And then it just went on from there. Coins, the LONGEST pipe ever and a really curious little token which I had great fun researching.
I hope you enjoy accompanying me virtually on this special mudlarking outing!
If you are tempted to try mudlarking, then you do need a permit from the Port of London Authority. You can find out all the info on their website here:-
www.pla.co.uk/Environment/Tha...
Thank you for watching. You can follow me on twitter and instagram at @tidelineart and my website is www.tidelineart.com
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Thank you for watching everyone.
Sending you love from London to wherever you may be.
Nicola
Nicola White
www.tidelineart.com
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[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you for watching. If you'd like to find out what some of my all time mudlarking finds are so far, then take a look at this video here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHO7ioVvpbinfJI

[@davidprovan2250]

Maybe you'd be a bit grumpy if you'd been lying on your back in the mud staring at the sky for 300 years! 😉 Excellent video as usual.

[@barbaraverdoorn9076]

@@davidprovan2250 How true! 😂🤣

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

@@davidprovan2250 ha ha yes good point. And what a very different world he has emerged into from the last one he saw

[@davidprovan2250]

@@nicolawhitemudlark I'm sure they will all cheer up soon in the warm and dry!

[@ottawadigs]

Nicola I wanted to bring your attention to a "Roman" find that you missed in your video - I have taken a screenshot and highlighted it ibb.co/pK10x6m hopefully you can go back and recover it since it is near that big chain and should be easy to find again.

[@sdcoinshooter]

It wouldn’t surprise me if Nicole found Amelia Earheart’s plane some day.

[@HunterPeale]

absolutely!

[@lisasolis7580]

She just might!

[@lisasteimer5860]

Ageed

[@lisasteimer5860]

Longest pipe I have ever seen!

[@rsclark1948]

Feet Up,Eating A Cornish Pasty. And Watching You Exploring The Thames. Brilliant !!!!!!!!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

so glad you're enjoying Roger xx

[@Thematt11]

11:59 Picture an excited Mudlark 300 years from now "Oooh it's a shopping trolley! If we wipe off the handle we can tell which supermarket it came from!" Awesome video as always Nicola, that intact clay pipe was really special.

[@marychace1011]

We had a garage sale and had stacked a bunch of boxes full of broken glass and ceramic objects. An artist came by and took them off our hands. To us, it was trash; to her, it was treasure!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

That's often the way it is! Well done for giving it away

[@bathshuaspooner8553]

The best part of Sunday❤️ Happy Father’s Day to all who are celebrating ✨

[@bstapleton3908]

He is grumpy because the wine/beer is inside he is on the outside. When the wine is gone it's a witches bottle. Poor man I'm happy you brought him home. Great finds thanks Nicola

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you x

[@gerryricketts2542]

Still miss the old country .....being an english lad!...from Cheltenham ..Left in 1968 when i was 14... Live in Adelaide South Australia now...I alway's love this and keep coming back. Thank's Nicola...⭐🦘🦘⭐

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Gerry!

[@lesallison9047]

Trust me mate, you're much better off in Australia, England is not the same as it was ! I wish I'd moved Australia or Canada when I was younger. All the best. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@gerryricketts2542]

@@lesallison9047 Thank's mate!.....I went back in 1990... was good to catch up with family still there!...but it was nice to come back! Cheer's Les take care 👍🦘🦘👍

[@lesallison9047]

@@gerryricketts2542 Cheers Grerry 🍻 have a good one. 👍

[@hamaniecheenibass5729]

I still use pears soap.. so much history just waiting to be uncovered...hi Nicola all the way from Trinidad

[@Mudhooks]

Every time you shake things in the water to clean it off, I start shaking my phone… as though that’s going to help get it cleaner!! Lol!

[@DavidHuber63]

The long straw kept coming :) wow

[@billcotton1551]

That pipe laid in the mud unbroken for almost 300 years! Amazing.

[@crow-jane]

I once worked at a bank with a change counter and one of my duties was to tend to it by taking out full bags of coins and removing (and appropriating, because no one said I couldn’t) objects that weren’t modern American currency from a catch at the bottom. I found wonderful things in there, including an American Civil War-era two penny piece counterstamped with the name T. L. Fletcher. It’s one of the neatest things in my collection and this video reminded me that I have it!

[@angelcitygirl]

Absolutely nothing on TV beats this. How.lovely is this! Discovering historical items off the thames. The history Channel wishes they could be this original. 🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you ❤️

[@MeTube3]

If you get London Live channel on your Freeview then this channel is on TV.

[@velvetindigonight]

Nothing like Nicola's excitement about a long pipe!

[@steverundle8635]

Ahh, perfect Sunday with Nicola!

[@marlaknaack4641]

Nicola…thank you for being on KZbin. I don’t sleep well, so I watch you usually late at night when the house is quiet. I appreciate having you to be with me.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Hi Maria, I'm so glad you enjoy them. Sending you love. Nicola ❤️

[@hilariecalijo4643]

Awwww, the swans and their cygnets. So beautiful

[@robinbradach928]

Aw, thank you Nicola for going out of your way to reunite that baby ducking with its mom. Your history finds are always amazing but there is nothing more precious than someone making a positive difference in the world they live in here and now. We need more people like you!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Robin xx

[@catherinemoore1426]

I am so jealous that Bartman face is my dream find ❤️🇨🇦and that long pipe you are blessed girl ,

[@aicirtkciub9167]

That pipe extraction was crazy! It's been a while since you've had a big one like that !!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

You're right!!

[@johnhagemeyer8578]

Nic, you are living art. Full of grace,beauty and most importantly wisdom. Thank you for doing these great Videos for us.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks John. That is so very kind of you xx

[@drunkdunc8738]

I'm surprised KZbin didn't censor what's written on your counter stamped coin 😲Great video,cheers Nicola🍻

[@redheadmomma7176]

And now it will

[@suzettecalleja3122]

If that was written long ago people's spelling wasn't that great. You could look at it as, count, not what your suggesting.

[@ladywisewolf3942]

I don't get it, all it said was Pears soap??

[@deborahhenderson149]

@@suzettecalleja3122 apparently it was from WW2 and was stamped with abbreviation of C Unit 1914.

[@reginaromsey]

Chuckle! There are just so Many things peeking out of the lovely Thames mud!

[@clockwork9827]

i love how the face seems to come to life as it is uncovered in the mud - imagine if the Bartmann could speak - what would he say ?

[@jackmorrow7655]

I love watching your videos my wife and I live in Santa Cruz California and my daughter is in the United States Air Force stationed in Mildenhall England. Your videos give us a great connection to our daughter she was just in London last weekend. Thank you

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Jack. Im so glad you enjoy the videos. I hope your daughter enjoyed her visit to London x

[@jackmorrow7655]

@@nicolawhitemudlark she loved it ! She wants to go back on here next leave. My wife and I cant wait to visit soon !

[@AtheistOrphan]

Ref. Counter-stamped coins: My brother served in Northern Ireland during the 1970’s and when home on leave he would bring back coins which had been stamped with the initials of the various paramilitary organisations. The squaddies would collect them as souvenirs.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

So interesting. I wonder if a soldier made mine

[@Elmo-fp3no]

I have a Harper’s Magazine from 1884 with Pears soap advertisements in it. That’s so cool that you found a token!

[@PerspectiveEngineer]

Good day...!. hi from the Puget Sound. I’ve been spending the week on the beach myself in one of the first settlements in the Pacific Northwest but I’ve only found fresh air and sunshine

[@ralphwood9865]

If Nicola finds the crown jewels next it will pale in comparison to that pipe with the very long stem which caused her to lapse into raptures of pure pipe ecstasy . To us her fans we know the feeling it happens when Nicola posts a new vlog. Another fun filled blog with a record length pipe then Nicola looking very summery as she sends greetings to young Archie another fan in Singapore" .Hi Archie History is fun no matter where you are.is the Tiger Balm gardens still there? Thanks Nicola so good to see you ,take care Cheers from Canada XX

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Ralph xx

[@cdayperry2701]

Happy for your long stemmed pipe find! I didn’t know they came that long.

[@mealex303]

They came longer

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

Her sheer joy was so great!

[@viking1236]

Look up Churchwarden pipe!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

yes indeed! they even come longer!

[@mealex303]

@@nicolawhitemudlark lol I'm watching you and si find a pipe bowl as you replied

[@richielamb2733]

Hi Nicola , still find it amazing that something as fragile as a pipe can lay in the mud and clutter of the Thames and stay intact,another amazing video 🌹❤️

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

me too! incredible really when you think about all the mudlarks that have walked over that pipe!

[@papabear90]

The way you talk sometimes, especially at the start of this one, really reminded me of the type of random programmes my teacher would put on in infant school when they rolled the TV in for TV time. What fun and carefree times 🙂

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Haha I remember those well. I hope that's a compliment 😀

[@papabear90]

@@nicolawhitemudlark Certainly a compliment, I very much enjoyed this one! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@gemmaparker7231]

So glad the duckling was reunited with its mum. Great work, and some great finds on the foreshore too! Loved it!

[@OhEarchadha]

I COULD LISTEN TO THIS LADYS VOICE ALL NIGHT RELAXING. PLUS GREAT HISTORY KNOWLEDGE AND FINDS, LOTS OF SMOKER'S ABOUT PIPES.,

[@steveb1972]

Wonderful to see! I think the Pears Soap coin is my favourite item 😊

[@hblauraa]

Another great video. I couldn’t believe it when the pipe kept going. Thank you!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

me neither!!

[@mysticrow3578]

Good morning. ☕ My wife & I really enjoy you channel. We watch you in the morning over coffee. You make our morning a little bit more special. Thank you & God bless. 💞

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Hi Stanley, Im so glad that you both enjoy the channel. Sending you both much love from London xx

[@ianm1470]

Thank you so much for saving that little duckling.

[@Zandain]

A Sunday afternoon w. Nic! - beautiful swans ☀️🦢 and a lost/found duckling! 🦆 Thát, was (still) some pipe!! 😲😉 Love an eclectic clean-up 🥰 Hello from Denmark 🌸🌱

[@rollonbc]

All hail Nicola, queen of mudlarks and pipe extractor extraordinaire. 😍 You are much loved🤘and appreciated🥰

[@mercyless68]

Your have me inspired to take a trip from Las Vegas to London just to mudlark! My ex bf lives in Croydon. We're still great friends and when I told him about you and wish I'd known about mudlarking when I used to visit him 20 yrs ago, he knew who you were because he goes to hear your son's band quite a bit! Small world!

[@spicencens7725]

So many lovelies. Some never before known to us all these years on. It must be so exciting to wonder what the Old Father has in store, what he's willing to share! But not too much because he wants you back and again!❤

[@ronnsen8415]

The very small pipe reminds me of a pipe made from a traditional pastry from Germany called Weckmänner o. Stutenkerle

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! I shall look that up

[@LavishHim]

For your long pipes, you could try taking a styrofoam pool noodle and cutting it to fit a little longer than a complete pipe. Then slitting One side of the new noodle piece lengthwise to form a tube that would wrap around and protect a pipe while it is still in your bag. ???

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

great idea!

[@julieorr8098]

I think it’s a brilliant idea!

[@Toffee146]

@pisswobble, something you use in a swimming pool to float, that's made from Styrofoam in the shape of a huge noodle, with a hollow middle.

[@deborahbryant7530]

Great finds Nicola 😊 !!! Nice clay pipes especially the very long one & I loved your friend's tiny clay pipe !!! Nice coins. Love the Bertmann bottle neck with the grumpy man's face !!! When you put him with the other 3 grumpy men faces I said "they are the Bertmann Brothers" !!! That was so sweet & darling at the end of your video of you holding that beautiful baby duck & was able to find it's mom & I absolutely loved that you named him Elvis !!! Elvis has been my favorite singer since I was a little girl around 8 years old !!! Really enjoyed your video Nicola !!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙂

[@mjclark641]

Fascinating as ever.

[@michaelduty6068]

I love the coins.old tokens. Yes!

[@kalaysia77]

My favorite is the Bartmann face! So much personality 😊

[@anitameza3960]

Love your finds.

[@marilyn7288]

love to finds. Well done x

[@tomshively5419]

So many great finds! Congratulations Nic!!

[@annescott2748]

A Pears' advert image comes to mind:. "Bubbles" - a small Victorian era boy blowing bubbles with a clay pipe. Try googling it since I don't know how to add a link! 🌞

[@bonnerdebbie]

First, thanks so much for all the lovely footage of water babies, Adorable. What wonderful finds, I love the long pipe but the Bartman face is my favorite, Thanks Nicola.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Debbie I also love that bartmann face x

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Make my day! Saving this for later this evening !

[@christineaygin6701]

Beautiful finds Nic, and your art is adorable xx

[@bingobutler9656]

Always look forward to Sunday afternoon when I can sit down and watch you and Simon. Wonderful finds.

[@lynneseaward1315]

Hi Nic’, how joyful would it be to find a whole Bartmann jug? Has anyone ever found one on the Thames foreshore? I would love to have one! I also loved watching the pipe extraction, it went on forever. Also, you made me salivate with those gorgeous pies you made on Simons video? I have to make some now! Good job. Great video! Thank you.😀

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Hi Lynne! well I would love to find a whole one. Someone I know has found one that was almost intact! And actually I have found a mini one, but with no face. As for the pies. My mum's recipe. They were delicious. Just some shortcrust pastry with a tin of steak. wonderful!! xx

[@AtheistOrphan]

Bartmann jug? I believe you can find one of those at 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield.

[@leonepicton5323]

Always makes my day to watch your vids. Thanks so much. I love the sights and sounds as much as the finds. Wonderful!

[@Carolbearce]

Always great to see you Nicola. Awesome finds.

[@packratqueen]

As usual a delightful excursion and fun finds. The Pear Soup history was intriguing!!

[@joyceclark8476]

Hi Nicola, always happy to see you. Wow, what a long stemmed pipe. Surprise! Enjoyed watching ! Keep up these wonderful videos. Take care, Joyce🇺🇸. ARROW *🎱. ❤️.

[@inge6280]

Love your videos, always so nice to hear what you found out about the pieces you found

[@dorothygriffiths649]

Another tummy full of historical data. Thanks a million Nicola. Keep up the good work.

[@redfog42]

Marvellous as ever!

[@rivards1]

Let us hope that it was CLINT who lost his counterstamped coin.

[@BUSTERy]

Perhaps it was also an advertisement? Lol

[@davidhull1481]

@@ickabod_crank I was pretty curious about that. How sure are you?

[@davidhull1481]

@@ickabod_crank Ta

[@davidmurray9844]

Amazing just amazing thank you for sharing.

[@karynbrown7519]

Wonderful vlog! Loved every second!

[@lennyrussell8954]

Great vid again Nicola, love relaxing on a Sunday evening watching your vids just before starting work.

[@msidiotbox2570]

Classic finds and so pleased for you. Thank you.

[@darkwood777]

I'm always happy when you find something exciting to show us!

[@victoriahayward7923]

Really enjoyed watching, you had some wonderful finds. X

[@phyllisbowen3698]

Oh my goodness that was the most fantastic pipe find !!!

[@Becca2334]

So much fun! Great history lesson and lovely finds! Love your tenderness that shines through!🌝

[@gillstephenson1563]

Thanks again Nicola. Lovely finds.

[@aliencat11]

What phenomenal finds! I actually gasped when you found the Bartman face.

[@marionbowler5440]

I love pears soap, beautiful find. The pipe was awesome Nic, enjoy your week and yes the sun is shining today.🇨🇦🐘🍁❤

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Marion. Hope you're doing well. love Nicola x

[@Snookums1950]

That was wonderful….. Thankyou !

[@kimberlyclark4508]

Love you Nicola, great finds!! T thank you for sharing, your much appreciated!!

[@bessofhardwick9311]

I'm always thrilled to watch your videos. Thanks for uploading :)

[@raydunhill5160]

Super finds Nicola! Always enjoy your wonderful videos!! 🤗

[@markcronin608]

Thanks Nicola nice job!

[@jackbraka3283]

Thank you so much for showing us your amazing finds!! 👍🙏🙏🙏

[@VenusDeMilitant]

Thank you for sharing that lovely experience !

[@temperhollow7716]

I love the Bartman carving and the clever use of space on the bottle. Gorgeous finds.

[@moonuni]

Great to see nature doing so well in London. Great finds to be found.

[@JohnPAdv]

Always great to see how you are doing* never boring* cheeers

[@peppiino]

Thank you again ❤️

[@rebeccatopken6532]

That was definitely a hold you breath moment as you extracted the pipe. Congratulations !

[@Laura-vv6cf]

Fabulous finds!

[@machellep1]

What a great day of finds. Thanks for sharing.

[@stackingforfun9216]

Awesome double find !!!!

[@tuco2k]

Wow, I never knew this kind of thing existed. Love the vid's! Just shows how much of the stuff in the waters is from our activity through the ages.

[@leslyeglover2761]

Thanks for a lovely squelch along the Thames.

[@melissaoverland692]

Thanks so much for another wonderful video! What fun finds! Have a great week.

[@richardstonehouse7842]

thank you Nicola always enjoy your pastime

[@elizabethlindert8589]

A wonderful episode yet again. Hopefully when we can travel again I will run into you on the river. Fingers crossed

[@mayhmmaydn]

Im in the states and adore your channel. Followed for years now. Thank you Nic!.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you ❤️

[@bnanabelle]

Thank you for the stories behind the finds & for taking us with you 😍 ( I feel I need a pair of wellies - soon)

[@johnshepherd7624]

Hi NICOLA, So good to see you back, Another wonderful video. beautiful finds and information. Cant wait for your new vids with other mudlarks Stay safe.

[@barbaraann7664]

Magnificent pipe!