My BEST EVER clay pipe bowl yet! - Mudlarking the River Thames with Nicola White

[@tmontero8492]

Your lovely photography is the icing on the cake to the discovery of your finds. The Battle of the Thames between the fighting fish and hungry fowl certainly had me cheering for the hands-down winner as confirmed by your score board. Your videos always leave me with the feeing I'd visited your lovely city -- a welcome respite in my day. Thank you for allowing my gush, and for taking us with you on your excursions, without leaving the comfort of our homes. Nicola, I appreciate how your artful talent permeates everything you touch.

[@lananieves4595]

Getting excited over a new pipe extraction is the new geekdom. This channel gives me joy.

[@haroldwright9073]

Ditto, call me geek!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

very happy it gives you joy Lana! That makes my day

[@janisfallstich1567]

Me too also!! Totally geeking on clay pipes.😁

[@CatalinaThePirate]

Ohhhh yes, a Geek be me! 😄 I love the people who post here, all so interesting and imaginative. 😺

[@johnbailey8012]

If you leave pipe to dry then put it in your woodburning stove hot ashes overnight it will nicely "bleach" it.

[@ellenbrunot3802]

Love the nature photography. I'm doing chemo and when that fish won I felt it was a sign :-) Your river trips and videos are part of my recovery plan, much love and hope your car feels better.

[@amel2784]

While watching yNicola make these finds, I often think about the person who accidentally dropped their brooch or other "treasure" into the Thames and said something like, "Oh no! There it goes! It's gone now forever!" 250 years later, Nicola's shadow falls upon it as she says, "Oh look! Do you see what I'm looking at?" and 70,000 people witness its reappearance in the light of day.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

I really love this thought!

[@martinemjt]

finders keepers.

[@EyeC999]

I loved this comment SO much, too!!! 💕

[@mmme9671]

What a cool story/idea.

[@Widdekuu91]

Well that thought will comfort me, as I think back about my lovely Skydancer-umbrella that I lost in the harbour at age 6. In 250 years, they will find it back for me :)

[@deborahbryant7530]

I really enjoy seeing your wildlife pictures & buildings, boats, mist, lapping waves of the River Thames & beautiful sunrise 🌄 & sunsets 🌇 & clouds ☁️ & aircraft at the beginning & in the end of all your wonderful videos !!! So relaxing !!! Wow, Nicola you sure did find several nice items on that adventure !!! Loved that special clay pipe with the soldier & helmet 🪖, the little spoon 🥄 , pink stone in gold & that beautiful ball shaped coral !!! All very nice. Always enjoy watching you find treasures !!! Much love to you Nicola !!! ❤️🙂

[@jameskbattlesr.9761]

"Pink to make the boys wink" --- you are a font of English bon mots. Keep it up, I'm enjoying them.

[@Emma-si5bs]

James is finally up-to-date with your last 2 video's. He loved the red glass stopper (we hope you've come across it now 🤞🏻). The pipe bowl is amazing, he loves all the pink finds (as that's his favourite colour!) & he was fascinated by the footage of the cormorant with the fish. We can't wait to see the other finds you've mentioned & hope your car is "all better" now 😊 Xx

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Emma! No sign of the stopper yet :(. Please say a big hi to James for me xx

[@Aegopodium]

I was cheering the fish when it escaped! whoot whoot fish!!!!!

[@leonardaltig]

I noticed as the cormorant was trying to swallow the fish that the dorsal fins were erect causing it to be to large for the mouth of the bird. Great video. Thank you Nicola. From Bremerton, WA USA.

[@KarinMurati]

But the cormorant is still hungry.

[@teresahamilton7801]

i love that u find pleasure in picking up items most people would ignore - the child's punishment lines are priceless! As is the soldier's head pipe - you do find the best pipes of any mudlarker I watch.

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

Thank you for this wonderful trip Nicola. I was ready to go into withdrawals and THERE YOU WERE with a new video. That pipe bowl with the soldier was so wonderful. There was so much creativity back then and I would hate to see this talent go unnoticed, but thanks to you, you have revived an era that deserved to be remembered. Margaret :-)

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you

[@RebeccaKatsuya]

Here from Hank Green. I have to admit I hadn't heard of mudlarking, but I already love this & your collection is incredible!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Rebecca. It was great to meet Hank. Such a delight

[@Loziwig]

Same here :) so interesting!

[@jofayewalker7950]

100 years face down in the mud, and still a handsome British soldier. Now that's quality.

[@larkdavis6041]

Nicola, I always look forward to Sundays when "my favorite mudlarks " post their videos, especially on my 60th birthday 🙂 Thanks so much!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Happy happy birthday 🎉 may all your dreams come true x

[@michelinetheobald41]

See Nicola! If the car was working you wouldn't have found such exquisite jewlery and a super pipe. I loved watching the cormerants glad I wasn't under or looking up when it decided to poop. And the one with the big fish !! Aww the swans were so majestic I love your video's, make me smile and happy Thank you Nicola xxx

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you

[@argleplonidge5838]

The cormorant trying, and failing, to swallow a flatfish was funny. I remember the petrol cans that had those brass lids (Pratts). They usually rusted away in sheds, just leaving the brass lid and a pile of rust.

[@michaelbezos2969]

Girl your enthusiasm is a better pick me up than a pot of coffee. Excellent mudlarking, excellent editing. Heck your just excellent. Thank you so much for sharing with us all. 🌈🌅

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you

[@juanitaconlin195]

If life ever returns to normal, there'll be throngs of betroweled mudlark aficionados turning up at Gatwick to survey your estuaries and bottle dumps (I know we'd never be allowed permits). I so enjoy these escapes!!!!! Thank you, Nicola!!!!!!

[@kathyaldrich1314]

Nicola, thank you for sharing your amazing finds today! The one thing that really resonates with me is "who might have touched this last". I always think maybe my great great grandfather..... I feel connected to my heritage through these finds. Have a wonderful day!!

[@stephanienewell4627]

I was just dealing with some work stress and then your video popped up. I feel so much better now!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Great. Have a stress free week Stephanie!

[@cynthiakoepke2649]

The fish battle was epic.... Thanks for adding it❣️

[@robertgardiner878]

You and Si are at the top of my list ..great finds and awsome history lesson on what the things are..thank you ur videos are greatly appreciated

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Robert

[@mariadewey4369]

Your videos are marvelous. I get exited just like you with all the treasures you find and share with us. Thank you very much. A big warm sunny hug from San José, Costa Rica.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you

[@Seahorse1414]

Nicola White , best Mudlarking videos on KZbin ! Wonderful explanations , genuine appreciation and enthusiasm, excellent knowledge ...just always a pleasure to watch . Thank you Nicola

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Fiona! x

[@Seahorse1414]

@@nicolawhitemudlark Hi Nicola , you really should have your own programme on TV , I hope someone makes this happen . I do notice you popping up from time to time , most recently with Tony Robinson , but you never get enough air time ! Given the opportunity most people would rather watch you x

[@dianeo2819]

What an amazing pipe bowl, Nicola! Love it!

[@babybyrd2121]

Just love all those teenie tiny bits and bobs. You are the Pipe Queen! Great pipe. Thanks for a great outing this afternoon. You definitely turned around that miserable gray day and made my gray day sunny too.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

thank you!

[@alisonj9854]

Great trip to the Thames water front, again. You had some awesome finds. The swans were really interested in your finds too. They look so graceful on the water, & the 1 tgat was fluffing her feathers, that was beautiful so elegant. Thank you again for the trip out really enjoyed it. 🦋🐝🐞

[@tjm3900]

One of your best videos yet! So nice to see fish and other wildlife abundant in the Thames.

[@5eilat5]

gorgeous pipe and an amazing find! thank you for taking us with you!

[@arlenegariepy8957]

I have always marveled at a mudlarkers keen eye for spotting the tiniest treasure. Awesome vid I loved it all. :)

[@sandysanders5437]

Nicola, I'm glad you're back home safe and sound from your travels! You find the most interesting items along the Thames! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

[@diannadiatz1140]

Dear Nicola, It is such a delight to watch this video! The swans remind me of peonies by the shapes of their feathers. That fish was sooo lucky. I kept thinking that bird needed claws to slice up that fish!! The portrait pipe of a soldier is so elegantly sculpted -- amazing to see how beautifully it has held up after 200 years of being knocked about in the sea! I look forward to seeing how you transform the red glass into a fish! So inspiring to walk along the shore with you! Looking forward to seeing more of your discoveries and art. My best wishes for your good health, prosperity, and joy! Dianna *Maryland, US)

[@SmallWonda]

Some really sweet treasures - very nice links of gold and super pipe bowl - incredible condition!

[@richardwarnock2789]

Thanks Nicola really cool pipes and story plus bird trying to get more than could eat very funny!!!; ), those gas caps still used in the USA!!!

[@sheiladickerson5198]

Nicola, you make a great history teacher as well!!!!😍

[@AmandaSnow-di6mp]

most enjoyable, as you tell the story of the finds you bring the past alive. the mudlarkers seem to be a wonderful group of people. Thank you Nicola for you videos and all your hard work... I wish it could be me out and about, seeing the finds on ground. x

[@patriciabarron3401]

Thanks nicola another amazing video...loved the pipe...and little jewels...xx

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great video Nicola, wonderful pipe bowl and pink pretties. Lucky fish for sure. Thanks so much, I look forward to your next video.

[@Michelle-tk9jq]

Ohhh the details on his hat! Exquisite! Also love the swans wagging their tails. 😊

[@mettahuttravels3183]

Astounding to think it all survived the drone of every day life on the river 😳🙏🏻❤️🇦🇺

[@EyeC999]

Nicola, your videos smooth my soul, and ignite my imagination. Thank you so much!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

my pleasure. so glad

[@jeffreyrobinson5769]

Ta mate love to see you wandering around the forshore lovely bit's of jewelry i could see meself puffing on one of those pipes thanks for taking me along again

[@dinahjackson8146]

GOSH, what I would give to just find one of those TREASURES ! ☺ I think, one of your best days yet !!! ❤

[@mmme9671]

Thank you for another awesome video! Loved the fish getting away montage... your videos are always entertaining. Loved it again!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Chris

[@adrianwilliams6554]

Thanks again for another great video some great finds

[@sonyakiser6374]

Adore all your excursions! Thank you for sharing with us across the pond!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks for watching Sonya!

[@eba44]

Fabulous pipe!!! I adore the tiny bits- and instantly fell in love w/ the gemmies! My Sunday afternoons wouldn't be the same without you and your larking adventures-- rather like having a favorite TV show that only comes on once a week. Thank you-- and cheers from Maine, USA!

[@eba44]

p.s. I always used to bring a soft toothbrush w/ me when I'd hunt an old dump- or the shore. That thick Thames mud is really something!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you for watching!

[@daveyjoweaver5183]

What a good mud Loving day and a great pipe! As always, the wildlife footages grands as usually. Now I seen you and Si Finds for this Sunday, I can say it is complete. What great detail on the pipe! No wonder this maker was so popular. Isn't it funny how similar things are found on the same day? I remember metal detecting finding numerous dimes or pennies. One nice summer Eve years back I found four Barber dimes, four Mercury dimes and four Roosevelt dimes and all in silver. Or four or five large US cents. Or three earrings or pendants or a number of some item. And of course being the Pipe Queen of the Foreshore all the pipes in one day. A very entertaining lark I'd say from this end of the Big Pond! I Thank You Kindly Nicola and wish you Love, Light, Peace and Luck on the Thames. And I must say again that the phone interview with a man on death row for 37 years still sticks with me. I do think about him from time to time. DaveyJO in Pa.

[@christymickelson6965]

Wow that was a fantastic find of the pipe. It is amazing how detailed it was. I so enjoyed this video it makes me feel as if I was on the adventure with you. Thanks for sharing the nature around you.

[@e.mcroberts1414]

Lovely video, Nicola 🤎 Pretty pink bits 'n bobs today and a funky pipe..well done Thames!

[@chrisbates7743]

Opening shot of Thames Tideway Tunnel, Tunnel segments being delivered by barge, good history capture.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Oh excellent thank you! And I had no idea!

[@kevinron7559]

What a beautiful pipe bowl Nicola, you don't half make me jealous with your finds.

[@garyhardman8369]

Another superb video Nicola. The Cormorant versus Dab; The Dab was never going to be swallowed, as it was far too wide for the poor bird, who was always going to be denied its meal. Classic comedy ensued when the Gull tried to steal the fish, which then made its escape. I love your videos on Sunday nights. They briefly take my mind off the soon approaching Monday morning grind. Thank you.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Gary. Yes, I was relieved for the fish. Whether he died of shock or not is another matter!

[@reginagibson3847]

Love all your videos. They make me want to get on a plane and go mudlarking. If only I was 30 yrs younger.

[@maggie_oshea]

Love seeing all your finds. Fascinating!

[@plantplanetearth509]

You are definitely queen of finding those pipes! Every time you spot them I am amazed!

[@geoben1810]

Wow! Great pipe find Nicola! That's a keeper. This one is the motherlode. Just because your car wouldn't start! And the coral is very cool. Enjoy it all in good health luv. ✌🏻😘

[@alexcarle8086]

Fantastic pipe bowl! Pipes still top of my wish list!

[@daleparker4207]

That one pipe you found was nice. You and sci are a lot of fun to watch. Thank you from Canada

[@lovelyskull3483]

Thank you so much Nicola, I love all your tiny finds.☮️🇨🇦

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you

[@Biffle-re3db]

Wonderful finds! The face pipe is stunning...love it! The Thames missed you and gave you great welcome home gifts :)

[@michmvp]

Hello Nicola, The coral stone was quite interesting. I live in Michigan and these coral stones are found in abundance on the shores of Lake Michigan especially in the areas around the cities of Petoskey and Charlevoix. In fact we call them Petoskey Stones and they have been named our state stone. They are especially beautiful when highly polished.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you

[@FalconRiverArtemisArchery]

Hello, Another fan from Michigan, USA… Your video’s are inspiring..

[@kristinawertman1140]

I love it when you find clay pipes. They are my favorite finds. Plus I really appreciate the History lesson as well. Thanks

[@marygarner5249]

Love all your videos makes my day thank you for taking us along whith you 😁

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks for watching Mary

[@clockwork9827]

Hello and welcome back Nicola ! I love your Comorant & fish story. Seagulls are pest-y ! Funny how finds can sometimes arrange themselves into a theme: tiny pink jewellery. Very dainty. what an interesting spot, i think i saw a round coin early on. I will check

[@OwenFromOhio]

Hello from Dublin, Ohio USA I found you yesterday and I've had the best time watching a number of your videos... very interesting and educational... Thank you for what you do!!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you!

[@abeerandamop]

Thanks for your research, attention to fauna, French pronunciation, and all round good video-making!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you!

[@neildudley5446]

Greats finds today, the pipe is awesome and by the way your French is wonderful. Oui? I enjoy every one of your videos, Nicola.

[@patjohnson9287]

I truly enjoy your videos!! Learning so much. Thank you😊

[@consideredwhisper]

Love the intro footage and music, Nick: you capture birds in particular so beautifully. Thanks for a great vid on a stormy Sunday afternoon x

[@marykunselman284]

Stephe G we’re having storms too I’m in south Ga.

[@susanbdusan2785]

@@marykunselman284 Hello from Tifton!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you

[@4sstg]

Wonderful video. It cheered me right up. I love all the mudlarks, but, you are the very best to watch. The Thames loves you back.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Marilyn. That's such a lovely thing to say. x

[@rollonbc]

A wonderful thing to wake up and see, a notification of a new Nicola mud lark with her best pipe yet. I watch all the other mudlark videos just to mark time to your next new upload. Keep em coming luv ❤️

[@DBAllen]

Nicola you truly exceptional, magnificent and extraordinary! I cherish all of your videos. Thank you.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

That is very kind of you! thank you

[@bigboxbobby2]

Wow its Nicola Attenborough - love it as always.

[@ricksheetz1873]

some neat finds Nic, enjoyed the video, the great escape was really special, I like the way you film your surrounding and show the wild life, Thank you, will be looking for you next week, take care.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you!

[@conitorres9774]

Lovely opening. That pipe is fantastic as was it’s history. Loved that. I don’t think the cormorant would have been able to swallow big flounder or whatever fish it was. Great video.

[@shelleymonson8750]

Love your clips of Thames wildlife!

[@erinquinn215]

loving the cormorant interludes

[@bex57222]

Hello from Kentucky. Love your videos, they’re always so refreshing and restful to watch. The pipe bowl is amazing, especially so considering how long it’s been lying in the Thames. I’m sure it’s happy to have a home in your studio now!

[@kdalessandro9895]

That first pipe bowl is absolutely amazing! What a fabulous find! I love the brooch and the buckle too.

[@vasilebarbu1397]

Hi Nicola, another exceptional video showing your multiple talents. Besides the visual accuracy and the particularly pleasant voice, your French accent "c'était impeccable". A joy every time! Thanks!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Ah thank you very much. I do like the opportunity to speak a little French!

[@louislarose4023]

Nice finds ! That Bird trying to eat the fish so much wider than it's head reminds me of myself at 5 years old with an ice cream cone.

[@fillg]

9:30 That bird is still telling all his bird buddies about "the one that got away".

[@eddiek0507]

A good video. Some lovely finds yet again, and how incredible were those two clay pipes !!

[@williamspath2928]

Thank you again for your wonderfully informative and relaxing show. I do enjoy it so much!

[@repetemyname842]

Im several vids behind, busy lately, but so happy I got to see this new one, what an amazing pipe find right off the bat. I think he was there just waiting for you!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you!

[@nancyholm2995]

Repete Myname I was thinking the same thing. Like the wands in Harry Potter, the pipes choose Nicola to find them and curate them!

[@repetemyname842]

@@nancyholm2995 : She sure has a knack for it.

[@repetemyname842]

@@nicolawhitemudlark : Youre welcome Nic, keep up the great shows!

[@lmp8932]

'I must not talk in class' in every Primary school class I was in if I remember correctly :) Love the pipe and the little silver spoon.

[@tomfrank9447]

It is wonderful to see how a river recovers after centuries of "lack of understanding" and how nature can find its way back. Of course, people's awareness has certainly changed over the past few decades, but this river was already biologically dead in the 1970s. Of course, the efforts of the official bodies can also be clearly seen. But you Mudlarkers also contribute, if only a small part, to the fact that the river and its banks become clean again. That the whole thing should also be fun is a thing that I especially like to see. I eagerly await every new video. Greetings from old Vienna!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Tom

[@WayneTheSeine]

What beautiful finds. Really amazing.

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Oh yeah -- one of my favorite pieces of movie music -- from Last Of The Mohicans -- great, dramatic music!

[@juliet5114]

That soldier pipe!!! What a fabulous find 👍. CONGRATULATIONS 👏! Love the bits of ladies bobbles 😻. If I was mudlarking I'd have properly zeroed in on those, also. Love the shiny things 😁. Mmm, maybe I was a crow in another life 🤔. Always 🙏ing for safety and health for you 😊. Hope your car is an easy fix 🍀🤞,too.

[@k8eekatt]

Haha! Thanks for sticking with the Cormorant vs. fish drama.😁

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

It was compulsive watching!

[@okiefamily9244]

I love your videos. My daughter and I watch them on the weekends in the evenings after we’ve gone detecting around our neighborhood and we are floored by some of your finds. We live in central Oklahoma and can only dream of finding all the relics that you do.

[@raeannuria5691]

I so appreciate all the research you present on the finds! I look forward to every one of your videos! Thank you for sharing with us!!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you

[@rhondakennedy3732]

What a wonderful find.

[@andrewpennell37]

What a good video you found so many wonderful things and how you do that is beyond me. I guess when you're young you have good eyes and can see things extraordinarily well. Thank you for sharing all this information with us, someday if I ever get across the pond I should like to do what you do walk along the River Thames and dig up history.

[@Becca2334]

Beautiful video! Very exciting 🤗🌝❤️

[@momruscher]

What nice finds-even the lines written!

[@montydewitt547]

Always a pleasure watching your videos. So interesting there. I metal detect and am always excited to get out exploring to see what I dig up. Keep larking! 👍😁

[@sandraponte3121]

Really enjoy your videos..especially the nature excerpts. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Sandra. x

[@catherinethompson2525]

Great pipe find Nicola!!! 👍😊