Mudlarking the River Thames - A Glittering Trove of Thames Mudlarking treasures (May 2021)

When the tide is low on the Thames all sorts of treasures and fragments of history are revealed and are waiting to be discovered - all of them with fascinating stories. Last week I met up with Ted Sandling who is the Author of "A Mudlark's Treasures - London in Fragments". Over the course of a couple of hours we found some wonderful treasures including a vintage sardine tin. Now did you realise that a vintage sardine tin can actually be a very exciting find?! Well yes it can. It is just one of the wonderful objects that the low tide revealed for us.
You also have the chance to win a free copy of Ted's book "A Mudlarks Treasures - London in Fragments" we have 3 to give away and all you need to do is comment in the comments section followed by #AMudlarksTreasures
I'll be drawing the winners on Sunday 30th May.
If you would like to buy Ted's book (I love it by the way - and I think you will too if you love mudlarking), then a new edition is coming out on 18th May and you can find it here in this link as well as in any good bookshop.
smarturl.it/amu...
It is also available as an audiobook here on audible - from 18th May:-
www.audible.co...
Thank you for watching everyone. If you are tempted to try mudlarking then you need a permit from the Port of London Authority and you can find all the details on their website here:-
www.pla.co.uk/...
You can follow Ted on instagram and twitter @tedsandling and you can follow me on
@tidelineart
See you soon.
Love Nicola xxx
www.tidelineart.com

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

If you would like to win a copy of Ted Sandling's book "A Mudlark's Treasures - London in Fragments" - please leave a comment below followed by #AMudlarksTreasures. We have 3 to give away and the winners will be drawn on Sunday 30th May 2021. And you can purchase a copy of the book at this link here:- smarturl.it/amudlarkstreasures If you would like to buy the audio book then you can find it on Audible.

[@thesal3d]

I enjoyed the video and introduction to Ted Sandling’s book. Please enter me in the drawing for his book. #amudlarkstreasure

[@bueiruwen]

#amudlarkstreasure. Well done episode.

[@xman870096]

I am always intrigued by the vast number of different items that can be found in the Thames mud!! So many treasures indeed. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@fredtoituyau278]

Great video as always, you both have voices (well, accents) that I can understand without problem, so count me in! #AMudlarksTreasures

[@jonoram2192]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ #AMudlarksTreasures #mudlarking #mudlark

[@MsCharsue]

Not just one, but two wonderfully spoken mudlarks, sharing their knowledge with us. Thank you. I loved that Nicola pilfered all of Teds pipes. #AMudlarksTreasures.

[@littlerose113]

The pipes ‘being looked after’ made me chuckle too Charlotte!!

[@salishseaquest7952]

So glad to see you out with Ted once again on the foreshore. He is so knowledgeable and still has a spark for the quirky things of life -- imagine a sardine tin having that much history and that he was excited to take it to his son. What a wonderful lark. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@georgettepaxton7988]

Ted is completely delightful! I thoroughly enjoyed this episode and hope to see more of him, and his historical commentary. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@the-dutch-table]

Your video was my first introduction to mudlarking, and I am hooked! Both you and Ted shared so much interesting information, which I thoroughly enjoyed, so I am going to watch your other videos right now! Thank you!!. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@connorhalliday7304]

Ted seems like a super interesting guy, crazy knowledgable, very eloquent and also... adept at parkour?! The kind of person to enjoy a cuppa with :) #AMudlarksTreasured

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Amazon just delivered this book...actually it's for my sister who helped me find this hobby. We always puttered along shorelines and rescued things ,but never knew it had a name! Great book! Very well written and so informative! My sis will get it soon as I finish reading it! Well done you two! #AMudlarksTreasures.....for me!

[@debbirkam4165]

#AMudlarksTreasures

[@Merylstreep1949]

Dear Nicola, 24 hours ago I knew nothing of mudlarking, but now thanks to you and the other fabulous British mudlarkers on KZbin, I'm absolutely nutty for it now! Thank you XOXO 😊💓

[@jumecker001]

Pipes are easy, coins are easy, but pottery, only just pottery or manufactured clay pots, vases, etc.., when, how, who - that's an art. It's very delicate! It needs so much knowledge - like getting a new art style, not to create but to rediscover the ancient idea and handcraft, and try to relate those broken pieces to make sense and as what they where used and by whom and for what purpose!...And when!

[@josephchandler990]

It's always so amazing to see the great variety of historical treasures along the Thames River. Nicola White, You are my Favourite! Ted you too have such keen eyes finding treasure on the foreshore! So jealous of you guys there! Your videos make me want to visit England on a learning permit to mudlark there. A former USAF Military man stationed there years ago (1990) at RAF Chicksands. So many fond memories of friends made, places travelled, Historical sights visited, there's so much History there... everywhere you go! Keep on Mudlarking! #AMudlarksTreasures.

[@steviefox6646]

Mudlarks Treasures! God bless, Stevie

[@janscott7565]

Thank you Nicola for letting us join you on your mudlarking adventures. Who would have known looking for 'junk' could be so interesting & enjoyable? Ted Sandling is a trove of knowledge & a pleasure to listen to. I can always rely on your videos for a good relax & love your choice in music to, it really sets the mood. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@kathryndeloria1834]

The sardine can is so fun, thinking of who ate them. Also the pins intrigue me. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@electricwheels411]

Great to see you back out searching the Thames Nicola and some very nice finds as always #AMudlarksTreasures

[@dinahjackson8146]

What a FUN and INFORMATIVE video !!! You have the MOST AMAZING FRIENDS !!! ❤ 😀 ❤

[@billsnoddy885]

Your show is so much fun to watch because of the relaxed and joyful way you share your hobby. The bonus is the wealth of knowledge you and your guests so freely share. Thanks! #AMudlarksTreasures Treasures

[@bigmamma6946]

Wow what a wonderful interesting man now I want to read his book 📖. Such fun.

[@79kevnor]

Fantastic to see you two treasure hunting on the river. A great eclectic mix of finds. Thoroughly enjoyed this adventure. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@kathleeno5174]

Thank you Ted & Nicola for a fun outing and for all the historical information!!!!!! #AMudlarksTreasures

[@jamiev7228]

You did it, I am addicted! I love to watch each new discovery and the history you provide behind these interesting finds. Please don't stop giving us this wonderful magical escape...#AMudlarksTreasures.

[@mmareks9865]

Most interesting about french sardines.. I start googling for more now:)))

[@russcorbett3923]

Awesome video ,,, as always !!!!! #amudoarkstreasures Thank you so much for all that you do and for inviting us along with you on your adventures !!!

[@barbaraann7664]

A delightful outing!

[@davidford2169]

Again very insightful video, and i liked your friend,he is cool,i will buy his book anyway. I do not think that there is anywhere in the uk that gives up its treasures so lightly other than the Thames forshore....i would love it.there isnt anywhere like it nichola.!!

[@fairmaidenwhite]

#AMudlarksTreasures Y'all were amazing today! The energy and the spirit of fun and adventure was palpable! Big love from Texas! 💙

[@paultrigger8492]

What a great video of yours and Teds's mudlark I thoroughly enjoyed watching, always love watching you find pipes your knowledge of them is fascinating nicola i, I have Ted's first book and find it so interesting and informative I can't wait for your next video #A mudlarks treasures

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Paul!

[@luana1600]

#A Mudlark's Treasures What a fantastic video. Ted is so knowledgeable and is a wonderful addition to this video. Really enjoyed all the amazing finds. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@zuzuspetals38]

Always love to hear what he has to say!! I learn a lot🌟

[@lindakirk698]

#A Mudlark's Treasures. O this was a great session & what a very nice, interesting chap - so knowledgeable! You need to do more trips with him for us to improve our understanding of culture. #AMudlark'sTreasures

[@ferraridinoman]

Interesting guy Young Nicola! Nice one!

[@lorriepettigrew7491]

Another fabulous video with great finds. Love watching. #amudlarkstreasures Look forward to Sundays!

[@Jakes_Animations]

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Ted speak on the way pins impacted the “macroeconomy”, and how he was able to eventually mention Henry Ford. So fascinating! Just goes to show the history of your mudlarking finds and how they impacted life as we know it now. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@oxorox972]

@Sarah Broda: I've just watched this part of the video and I'm, again, gobsmacked at how Adam Smith came to this realisation. Such a profound belief that shaped the future (for better or worse). How DID he come to this realisation? What influenced him, ultimately? #AMudlarksTreasures

[@hollymckee9570]

On my bucket list- to go mudlarking on the Thames! What a wealth of information you both have! #AMudlarksTreasures!

[@NancyBiker]

#AMudlarksTreasures. I always enjoy your adventures Nicola. I love the other mudlarks who you team up with.

[@mariville]

It is so interesting to hear the history of some of the finds. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@vickiepinney5500]

I totally enjoyed watching the two of you share in your mudlarking adventures and knowledge. I would love to have the Thames in my backyard and to have the opportunity to treasure hunt my ancestors possessions and learn more about their lifestyle. I love watching your channel. PS My mom’s maiden name was White too. Who knows, maybe we are related

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Vickie! my long lost relative! x

[@ianyoung930]

I have been enjoying your many videos since the first lockdown last year and have been out trying to find my own treasures locally.Nothing as good as yours but still enjoying getting out and about in the mud.#AMudlarksTreasures

[@maureenberls1281]

A tiny fragment of history becomes a treasure trove of information for us! The background to these items is fascinating. Ted is a font of historical data. Great video . #AMudlarksTreasures. Hans

[@wquirke6297]

An enjoyable outing with you two, thank you. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@dianesilas4243]

Ted’s happiness and knowledge were refreshing. #AMudlarksTreasures. Great video.

[@daveparnell3886]

Always enjoy your walks along the shore its almost like I was there.# A mudlarks treasures

[@mariadelosangelessaezrigo5643]

A mí también me gusta salir a campo y playa y encontrar tesoritos para mi cosas raras y basura para mi familia .Ya veo no soy tan rara me habéis hecho feliz somos una minoría así pero especial buena gente ,un abrazo

[@largentutube]

Loved this episode. I loved hearing the dialog between the two of you! #AMudlarksTreasures

[@Kingnacho-]

Some brilliant finds my favourite was the 1700s coin 💙 I love how you gravitate to all the pipes 😂 #AmudlarksTreasures

[@cynthiaw1763]

I recently found your videos and just love being able to tag along on the foreshore while you hunt for treasures! Thank you for the entertainment and information! #AMUDLARKSTREASURES

[@superbellabeau]

I'll just mind that pipe in my bag for you says Nicola! Lol So interesting to hear the history of the finds from Ted!♥️😄😄#amudlarkstreasures

[@GDAEman]

"A Mudlark's Treasures: London in Fragments" sounds like a treasure. Pun intended. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@anniejo1976]

I would LOVE to win a copy of #AMudlarksTreasure , I'm honestly amazed by you guys daily, Ted, you are awesome, Nicola you are bloody fab xxx

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you ❤️

[@marycarlson8837]

Your videos are the reason I look forward to Sundays.....#AMudlarksTreasures

[@RMBlake007]

Another lovely Sunday afternoon spent with Nicola on the Thames! #AMudlarksTreasures

[@janvafa9959]

Oh my what lovely finds! #AMudkarksTreasures good luck all!

[@maureenfitzgerald1895]

Oh I’m so excited! Both by this lovely video, & by the chance to win Ted’s #AMudlarksTreasures - so excited by its coming out on my birthday. Winning would be amazing, however I’ll buy a copy certainly.

[@lynnerodgers4461]

#A Mudlark's Treasures. I have Ted's first book. Love all the history!

[@larkdavis6041]

I absolutely loved Ted's story about the sardine can, that was so very sweet and wonder what his children thought of the tin when he showed them! And then the story of the pins! What interesting facts!!!! Would be truly wonderful to win a copy of #AMudlarksTreasures!

[@brendaspoon8803]

#AMudlarksTreasure. I loved looking at your finds and Teds. I can't believe their are still finds with people looking every day. Every find has a story. 🐛 Would love to read about Ted's finds.

[@marilynfranks8995]

Just loved this video. So informative to have your friend Ted along to tell us bits of the history of the findings. Would so love to have a copy of Ted's book. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@andycafc91]

#AmudlarksTreasures. Great video and fascinating to constantly learn more. Who’d have thought Pins could lead to so much... Thank you

[@shawnwright4129]

The packrat in me is squee-ing, but unfortunately, I'm in the US. This video is fascinating!

[@bethany9025]

I so love watching your videos, and can't wait to come to London someday, and try my hand at a bit of mudlarking! #AMudlarksTreasures

[@stevehartley7063]

Great episode with Ted sandling #AMUDLARKSTREASURES

[@bobhandford8445]

Can’t wait to get to London to have a try at mudlarking. You make it so interesting and we love your channel. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@michaeldavies-watkins1037]

Have been binge watching your mudlarking videos, this one was brilliant, Ted is a font of knowledge, shame there was no parkour though 😁 #Amudlarkstreasure

[@janicescragg2388]

I would love to win a copy of # A mudlarks Treasures but if I don't that's all right because I had the pleasure of watching this video. Thanks Nicola.

[@llmifg]

I too suffer from coin blindness :) Wonderful history lesson, thank you. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@alisonaddicks1584]

Ted can be found reading single pages from his wonderful book on Instagram. He is already a national treasure! As is Nicola. So enjoy your video diary. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@marlaknaack4641]

I really enjoyed this show, as usual. But you guys really work/play well together. Ted, I can’t wait to read your book! #AMudlarksTreasures

[@philmerrett7424]

Just subscribed after watching for a couple of years Nicola, love your videos, keep it up, there much appreciated . Might as well try for the book as Im here : ) #MudlarksTreasures, cheers Nic, Phil

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Phil! x

[@stu40lfc]

Great video and great finds as usual. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@Woobes67]

Thanks again for a wonderfully educational video. #amudlarkstreasures

[@lonewolfkmm]

Love seeing your adventures, am becoming an amateur mudlark here in the usa! Would be interested in reading the book #AMudlarksTreasures..

[@chrisdebeaussart2749]

Vive la sardine de Monsieur Peneau ! Très bon accent français :), merci pour vos films. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Merci! xx

[@MsDawnnee]

Love watching your videos!#AMudlarksTreasures

[@littlerose113]

Fingers crossed that I’m one of the few! #AMudlarksTreasures

[@cardcrafts1]

Loved this what great finds x #AMudlarksTreasures

[@mickread9626]

Can't wait to get back to the foreshore following the best part of a year's enforced break - thanks a bunch Covid! Thankfully I can watch your videos to keep me going until then. I'd love a copy of Ted's book #AMudlarksTreasures

[@JoannaLamont333]

Some great finds today & I find Ted really interesting, but I really wish you’d not talk over him. I know you get excited, but please bear it in mind.

[@sarahlarkin213]

Hi there, I’m from York originally, now living in Colorado and I love watching your videos! I’d love to win a copy of the book!! #AMudlarksTreasures

[@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077]

#AMudlarksTreasures I find these videos fascinating, a hobby I would love to do but unfortunately live too far away!

[@marychace1011]

I learn something new every time I watch you! Some day, you will find an entire Bartmann's jug - to go next to the onion bottle. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Mary!! I hope so :) x

[@kellequist3195]

My husband and I are fans of your show and today was extra special. We would love to have a copy of the the book. History is my husband’s favorite genre and you make it so interesting. Thanks for the great vlogs Nicola. #@/amudlarkstreasures

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Kelle! x

[@Dermot40]

Would love to win a copy of Ted’s book. With your signature on it as well. #AMudlarksTreasure.

[@stephentuckfield4425]

Looks like a great book #AMudlarksTreasure

[@joanjoan6098]

Love your chanel. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@chewskewsme]

I think at some time prior to the pin factory discussion Tim might have smoked some of that good old pipe tobacco...#amardlarkerstreasures

[@Moni-xt2xz]

Wonderful video! #AMudlarksTreasures

[@brendahenderson3418]

Please can I ask for one of the books? I am running a writing competition for people who do not normally have the confidence to write - the young, the old, the disadvantaged and our Association would love to give this as one of the prizes.

[@trevorgatland2167]

I,m sure the book would be as interesting as the items you find #mudlarks treasures

[@zekesgirl100]

Would love to have the book #amudlarkstreasures

[@michaelschindele5484]

Your friend Ted Sandling is a fine gentleman and a true treasure of knowledge and information . In an afternoon one can walk away with so much from searching and hanging out with him . I love people like that . They make learning such joy . #MudlarksTreasures

[@chadsimmons6347]

She spotted a coin he was standing on (LOL) this lady has some super-eye-sight

[@hardyakka6200]

@@chadsimmons6347 Yes, she can spot Clay pipes at 50 paces.

[@drew.jagger]

Big fan of both of you guys. Proposed to my mudlarker girlfriend under Tower Bridge last month. She said yes. #AMudlarksTreasures

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Hooray! Congratulations ❤️❤️

[@denisemarier4313]

What an interesting guest you had today. he's extremely knowledgeable. Loved this one.

[@nicolettemeades4627]

At the end of the video I was thinking, 'Why was this video so short today?'... and then I looked at the time stamp. Yes yes, here comes the cliché - Time flies when you're having fun. :-) #AMudlarksTreasures.

[@kjstegs]

A new life goal...move to England from Massachusetts, get a permit, and spend my days mudlarking😁! The simple things in life💕 #AMudlarksTreasures

[@joannem3568]

I would be surprised if you couldn't find some great mudlarking in MA I know you have some great civil war Artifacts around there, do you have , what are they call, like mud flats around MA? With old antique bottles?

[@henrymorin9744]

I'm from mass also.. this is very interesting...wanna try it here..

[@gnomoblu8015]

Your French pronunciation is quite remarkable, just the slightest hint of English in some sounds.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Merci!

[@edanzbox]

Teds voice is perfectly matched to his evocative book 👍

[@romancewiththepast7979]

Yes, so very English.

[@nickspurling7123]

An absolute pair of treasures Nicola and Ted!

[@constancemiller3753]

A great TEDtalk with parkour.

[@FrisianLunatic]

And with his appearence :)

[@Janettemay64]

I'm 1 year older than your 1944 coin, fairly house bound, I find the Mudlarking vids save my sanity, especially you and Simon. What an interesting knowledgeable young man #AMudlarksTreasures.

[@justintopping5614]

I live in America on the west coast and I absolutely love your videos because there's so much more history over there. I love seeing everything you pull from the mud. Thank you for bringing all of us along with you on these fantastic muddy adventures :) #AMudlarksTreasures

[@barbroevanderlindquist4128]

You have as mutch history tressures in your country too......,but it is about wat you like to see, take time in your dessert for example and Explorer. You have native history old as the RockyMoutain!🇺🇲🏔⛰🌋🗻🗽🌁🗿⚱🏹🏺🌽🍅🥔(🍔🍟🍗🍟🥫)🕊Barbro 🇸🇪

[@justintopping5614]

@@barbroevanderlindquist4128 Oh I'm well aware of the ancient tools and treasures of the natives. I just prefer the treasures with words and numbers

[@joannem3568]

@@barbroevanderlindquist4128 you took the words right out of my mouth 👄 So now I don't need to say it 😊

[@rckrbear]

#AMudlarksTreasures I loved this episode. Ted's historical knowledge is astounding. His explanation of the pottery process was inspiring. Thank you for all the adventures.

[@seppemussels9256]

The yellow "Roblox" toy is called a "gogo" and they were collectable figures from the mid 2000's. I collected them myself as a kid! #AMudlarksTreasures

[@Katseye102]

It looks like you had so much fun with Ted!! He actually explained so much with different finds! He is just lovely!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Laura-Kitty]

This was a very educational video. What a delight to watch & learn from both of you two experts at once! #amudlarkstreasures