Surprising Treasures found in the River Thames? Mudlarking with Nicola White

As I was wandering along the foreshore, a glint of gold caught my eye and I realised there was a strap protruding from the mud. I pulled it and guess what was on the end!
When I wound it up it started to work..... for a while! In today's video I find some of the my favourite kinds of objects - those relating to maritime history. Also, I meet a mudlarking friend Kathy who has made a superb discovery with a great story behind it!
I hope you enjoy this foray along the Thames foreshore. Dont forget that if you want to try mudlarking you need to have a permit from the Port of London Authority. You can find the details on their website:-
www.pla.co.uk/Environment/Tha...
Thank you for watching.
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[@lynneharrill9570]

Oh dear, Nicola you have gone and made me cry with the beautiful tribute to Her Majesty The Queen. I simply adored her and am mourning her passing along with Great Britain, the Common Wealth and the rest of the world. However, I feel that we are blessed beyond measure to have had her for so long and all that we benefited from her wisdom, grace, and determination to make this world a better place. By the way, it is nice to see your Mom and Dad looking so well. Thank you for sharing your mud larking adventures with us. Sending you big hugs and much love from Tennessee in the USA.

[@safarikitty9632]

Such a Blessing she lived to see her 70th Anniversary! Like many other people, Elizabeth II was the only Monarch I have "known". It's going to take some getting used to hearing "God Save the King!"

[@elizabethscruggs1622]

I'm In the US and I'm so sorry about the Queen. I'm sure many Americans feel the same way and I was devastated when I learned of her passing. She has been the only Queen I've ever known because she ruled for my entire lifetime. She will be dearly missed and her devotion and dedication to the throne is like no other. May she Rest In Peace and she will be sincerely missed. 🙏

[@nc3765]

🙏

[@dcramer16]

She tortured and drank the blood of children. I assure you, she is burning in hell.

[@helenburke9507]

My sincere n heart felt condolences for you and your Queen. A wonderful woman and a great leader. Thank You for all of the wonderful finds . ❤

[@ranchstockstray8684]

I am in South central Texas. I’m very sad at the loss of the Queen. I have always admired this dear woman. The world will never see the likes of such a leader again. I have owned two Corgis and share that bond of delight and love. Her Majesty’s will miss her as will I.

[@jonmerrill7611]

Nicola, thank you for sharing the flower tributes to the Queen at the end of this video. I have been quite moved by the outpouring of thanks and sadness from the people of Great Britton. She has been a constant in all of our lives, even those of us in the US.

[@Zandain]

Lovely video, Nic! from the Canada geese to the toy bird.. I adore the bits of copper and the many different Rose & Thistle pipes May HRH QEII, rest well, her watch is done🕯 hello from Denmark 🌸🌱

[@davilianobostonma7669]

We shed a few tears in Boston over her Majesty! , What a tribute to your Queen! We are all sad over her sudden death, no words can say what a Great Person she was! We are all amazingly lucky to have lived in her lifetime to see the most spectacular events she was part of. Thank you for continuing strong! We could only see the Royals kneeling looking at the cards thank you for close ups!

[@deidrecruickshank7975]

Hi Nicola, I had absolutely no idea that cruise ships could be in the Thames. I wouldn't have thought it was deep enough....amazing! How sad our Queen has died. Long live King Charkes III. Won't it be odd having a king. Here in NZ many of us are still monarchists. The funeral will be on TV here from 730 tonight, right through the night. I'll be up watching as long as I can stay awake. See you next time.

[@chrisberry9017]

We in the UK will be with you in spirit.

[@Rose-jz6ix]

It hasn't taken long for the Australian media to start stirring trouble. Not everything is about money. We have been burning a candle for ten days. A lovely lady from NZ knitted a Queen for me.😭

[@TurkishBenAirsoft]

Its not a paddling pool is it its a river.

[@audreymuzingo933]

Awww, I love how you showed the pipe what the world looks like today. Putting oneself into the "mind" of an object probably seems ridiculous to most, but it's how we treasure hunters think, and a big part of why we do what we do.

[@yarnycat_crochet]

Hello Nicola, so sorry to hear about your beloved Queens passing, she was a wonderful woman and so extraordinary ❤ she will be missed ♥️ prayers for you and your country’s loss 😢

[@marthaanderson2656]

Oh that salt? pot Kathy found is absolutely the epitome of graphic delight. I am not usually delighted with industrial finds but that hook would make a great kitchen hanger if it is sturdy enough

[@airypersiflage]

Yes that pot was gorgeous, I wanted to touch the letters so much!!!

[@Kathyjames1980]

I still cannot believe I found such a delightful item. It has cleaned up beautifully.

[@justdustino1371]

The pottery is Wedgewood Blue Jasperware. It always has Greco-Roman scenes. It is highly collectable. A friend's mother died and he took her collection to a flea market to sale. A few women went nuts over that Wedgewood stuff, and bought it all! It is 1940s-1970s. You know they make cruise ships look shiny and smooth by filling the hull in with Bondo, like what they fix dented cars with....👍😊

[@johnvonundzu2170]

Sorry, but it's not. It's a not very good, 19th century , style-of Wedgwood Jasperware knock-off.

[@justdustino1371]

@@johnvonundzu2170 It may be a Knock Off! I know they have plenty of that Jasperware on eBay!

[@justdustino1371]

@@johnvonundzu2170 Oh wow! Wikipedia says Wedgewood and Jasperware go back to 1770.....

[@johnvonundzu2170]

@@justdustino1371 It's Wedgwood not Wedgewood.

[@gertibell]

I loved seeing the notes left by the children. The one that started "sorry you died" was so cute.

[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

Cannot imagine the collective response in recognition of The Queen you witnessed. What an opportunity to pay your respects with others who also revere her passing and mourn the legacy of HRH. Blessings to you, Nicole. ❤️❣️🙏🏻

[@chrisberry9017]

@@thesloaneranger1 What amazing folk your grandparents are!

[@icevoss9917]

Beautiful flowers, cards, and lovely painting....we will miss Mum....

[@redparrot9489]

Thank you for showing us the tribute to her majesty. 💔

[@hetrodoxly1203]

I'd not seen the 'Green Park' tributes and flowers, how fantastic is that.

[@aveymoon]

I watched this from my home in Texas on the day of our beloved Queen's funeral and was very moved by the beautiful scenes of the floral tributes you showed. Thank you Nicola for sharing this with us, especially for those expats overseas who weren't able to be there...❤️🇬🇧👑🙏🏻

[@chrisberry9017]

Thank you Nicola. Your videos are always very special, but this one had a tangible air of reflection and contemplation about it. The silhouettes against the setting sun are particularly beautiful. I’m so glad that you had the opportunity, with your parents, to take part in the remarkable acts of affection for our Queen that are taking place in London. Her dedication and steadfast service are a an amazing testimony.

[@Nona23parsons]

I remember as a child seeing films on our tiny black-and-white TV...watching her coronation, and then visiting London one month later...the statue in Picadilly still was caged so that people could not climb it... standing in awe at the crown jewels at the Tower...walking through Westminster Abbey...as a student of history, I have ever since followed her life and have admired Elizabeth II. So the last 10 days have been my own period of mourning a remarkable woman...and I have been struck on a deeper level with the spiritual commitment she made to God and to you, her people...Through all the retrospectives and commentaries, and then the funeral services, I have come to understand what she committed to in that coronation ceremony, and the extent to which she honored that commitment for her entire life...We in the world have been blessed by her...Well done,, Your Majesty...Je suis si désolée, Nicola...😢💔

[@deerfish3000]

The queen may have passed, but we still have Nicola White, queen of Thames foreshore! 😁

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

aha that's sweet!

[@vonny10096]

Bless our Lovely Queen...Thank you for showing us the close ups of the drawings and messages...My Niece gently warned her four year old son that The Queen was very poorly, and that evening she read on her phone that she had passed away, when she tearfully told Rowan "oh no our Queen has died" he said "im a feeling sad at that, shes my favourite Queen" and burst into tears. Thanks again Nicola... from Portsmouth UK.

[@x2lls]

The last section of this video just brought tears to the eyes of a 68 year old bloke. What a superb presentation. Thank you.

[@jandavis1523]

Thank you for bringing us a lovely tribute to HM QE2. I am an American and have watched many hours’ worth of coverage, but yours was so much more real and poignant. Thanks also to your lovely parents for coming to London to honor the Queen. 🇬🇧

[@craftilyrecycled]

I agree with the comments about the piece of pot being blue Jasperware of Ganymede feeding an eagle. Great find, great video. ❤️

[@sheiladickerson5198]

The UK has been on many hearts here in the USA. Her Majesty was a wonderful lady. Wish I was there in London for her funeral. Blessings to you all!💜

[@davidwamsley5749]

Thank you, Nicola, for another educational and fun adventure on the river. Since you are into history, I am of British ancestry. My 5th g-grandfather was born in England in 1735 when King George II was on the Throne (1727-1760). We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Queen Elizabeth. Looking forward to your video of the funeral later. As always, thanks for making our lives richer. Much love, Dave & Amy in Virginia.

[@margidaly6874]

That was such a beautiful video stunning finds and lovely ending. May the Queen rest in peace

[@dscobellusa]

The knife is a pretty exciting find. I love seeing really old artifacts. Thank you!

[@salishseaquest7952]

A wonderful tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Thank you for sharing the trip to Green Park with your family. It certainly gave a clearer sense of the sharing and outpouring of the people. You touched on the spirit of those of us who mourn from a distance. She will be greatly missed for her steadfast service and presence in the World. Well done, Nicola. xx

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you x

[@janettamcgee8124]

You always make my Sundays better. Thank you so much for letting us experience some of the tributes to Her Majesty through your eyes. The news has shown the floral tributes but not up close and personal. The school children's notes were so sweet to read. The drawing depicting her late Corgis welcoming her at Heaven's door did me in and I had to grab a tissue. You lost your Queen but the world grieves with you and for you. My sincere condolences, from Texas, U.S.A.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Janetta xx

[@bobknight2311]

Fff

[@cindyholmes4354]

Dearest Nicola, I love your videos they are a real treat. However this one was perfect. The music, the birds, the finds!! I am a very old beachcomber from my childhood. Still at heart a treasure seeker and love history. My personal condolences at your loss of The Queen, also a perennial favorite of mine. God Bless and may you find a real Rolex, or at least a solid gold watch. For all you do, Thanks from Cindy in Oregon USA.

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks Nicola, another wonderful Lark with lots of interesting history.

[@battery781]

It just fascinates me how you find so many historical treasures just laying around. Here in the United States if we found something laying around from the 1950’s we would be amazed. I love watching your videos.

[@panchomcsporran2083]

When we went to the US we visited an "antique shop" most of the stuff was newer than the contents of my granny's house.

[@VenusDeMilitant]

My condolences on the loss of the Queen, a truely remarkable woman.

[@robinnantz1936]

Nicola what a lovely person you are. so glad I found you on KZbin. the Queen is now with her love. God save the King.

[@luana1600]

I really enjoyed this video Nicola, as always. I want to send condolences on behalf of myself and the United States, on the loss of Queen Elizabeth II. My sister who lives in New York is in London this week. It just so happened that her trip coincided with the Queen's passing and funeral. She's had this trip planned for 2 years and she just happens to be there for the Queen's funeral. Of which she feels fortunate, but probably won't go anywhere super close to it. Thank you again Nicola, for your awesome videos!

[@mikemoore9757]

Thank you Nicola for the great presentation and as always, I look forward to another. My respects to your Queen and best wishes for your new King. I am an American and I was 6 years old when Elizabeth became Queen but she and many others have been part of my life for all these years as well.

[@johnlord8337]

Need to train those ducks and geese to hunt for all your mudlarks. They cackle when they have found a marble, pipe, pottery, glass, etc - and they get fed a kibble. Definitely makes for compatible mudlarking !

[@susanboon4605]

Hi, Nicola - Susan here. First, thank you for the tribute to the Queen. I got quite teary again, seeing the letters from the children. Most of us know her as "our Queen", as there aren't that many left who remember singing God Save the King. I had some fun with the James Barrow Palmer name - he was an interesting fellow. Born in 1798, he gained the Freedom of the City in 1837 (through the Spectacle Maker's guild, but switched to Fish salesman within 3 months). He had two separate businesses in Lower Thames Road - he was a fish factor as well as a salt merchant. He was probably best known for selling Palmer's Sea Salts (so you could take the medicinal qualities of a sea bath without travelling to the coast). His fish business, however, was a bit more contentious. In fact, he was brought up before the Lord Mayor of London for selling bad fish wholesale (a case of bad fish, already rejected by the inspector, covered with a layer of good mackerel). His arrogance in front of the Lord Mayor almost switched it from a warning to a full prosecution, and he threw the fees and fine on the table, stating that 14 shillings meant nothing to him. He was married twice, was the special agent for a fine whiskey (in the '50s), and once saved the life of a drowning man in Norfolk. My favourite endorsement that he used was for his Sea Salts - "Sold by all Italian Warehousemen"!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Wow thanks Susan. Brilliant info. Funnily enough I saw the info about the fish and the Lord Mayor online, but I had assumed it couldn't be him! That's just great that it actually is him. What a character. Thanks for telling me all of this. I may have to do a little blog about James Barrow Palmer!

[@Kathyjames1980]

Susan. Thank you for this wonderful information. In the limited research I have done, I did find out he was a fish trader. And by the sounds of it, he was quite the character ( I do like a good character!). I look forward to finding out some more information about this gentleman. Once again, thank you x

[@Meems56]

Thank you Nicola for sharing those sweet tributes to the Queen! As always… love seeing your Thames treasure’s!

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

Nicola, thank you for the tribute to our Queen. I'm American but she was my queen also.👑🕊️🌹🇺🇸

[@eleaerik6478]

Another fantastic video. Loved the music as well. Thank you for the stroll around the park at the end. As an American, I can tell you there is a great sadness here as well at the passing of Queen Elizabeth. An empty space that is difficult to put into words. It was such a pleasure to see the tributes, especially from the children. Thank you Nicola. ❤

[@lovelyskull3483]

Thank you Nicola. God Bless the UK.

[@granddad-mv5ef]

An excellent day mudlarking, enjoyed it so much. I thank you for sharing Green Park, especially for those of us who are unable to be physically present. It was moving, to understate it.

[@robquince3076]

Lovely video Nicola I was at Sandringham today and it's a sea of beautiful 💐 sad but somehow beautiful at the same time x

[@superbellabeau]

I love all your great finds Nicola. As always the pipes are my favourite. RIP Queen Elizabeth II. It was so lovely to see your pictures of the flowers and tributes in Green Park. She is sadly missed here in Australia. The Queen's funeral is being shown here tonight. 😪👸

[@d.e.s4432]

"Dear Queen . . . I hope you have a happy time in heaven" . . . oh, my heart.

[@juliegale3863]

Your filming has always been good but lately I think it has got even better. Thanks for the photos of the flowers in Green Park as I would never be able to actually get there. I can visit virtually with your family.

[@Aco747lyte]

Nicola, thank you for your tribute to our late Monarch; I was very moved by your words and will be in London tomorrow because I was 'Made in The Royal Navy', having served our Queen for 30 years and want to pay tribute myself. Your using a jolly form of Pachelbel's Canon towards the end of your video was most fitting. 😊 Sorry, I know nothing about Wedgwood, but dislike seeing cruise ships in the Thames because when moving, their wash, even at very low speed, can cause erosion to the river banks. Nicola, I love your mudlarking orphans, your marvellous collection of pipes and your gentle passion over all your finds. This evening you made this video very special, which was appreciated. Wishing you all the very best, Wendi 🌻

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

I hope you have a good day in London tomorrow. I plan to go in too! Thank you for your kind comment too xx

[@Dilinn67]

I wanted to take the time to Thank you Very much for taking us a long to your trip to Park so we could see the many tributes to the Queen. I'm from the states and it made me feel like I was there. Again Thank you. Many Blessings to you & your grieving Country.🌈👑✌ God Bless the King.

[@deborahbryant7530]

Beautiful blue 💙 pottery !!! Liked the clay pipe & that hook 🪝 !!! Queen 👑 Elizabeth wasn't my queen but I liked her & I had a lot of respect for her !!! There will never be another person/queen/woman like her ever again !!! ❤️🙂👑

[@kimbateman8633]

What a briliant stretch of foreshore with a variance of finds. Always love a pipe' but the nautical items are interesting just wandering what sort of boat they came from, always love the wildlife footage

[@joanneowen4540]

You always bring such wonderful history and beautiful photography to every video..I have been quite sad at the loss of our Queen..as a Canadian, I have fond memories of singing her anthem at school and had the joy of seeing her and Philip on Hamilton ontario in 1973..thank you for sharing the tributes and street scenes..it was like being there somehow.. take care and much love

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you ❤️

[@kathyaldrich1314]

Wonderful video today Nicola🙂 The tribute to our queen at the end was absolutely lovely, we will be watching tomorrow from Canada❤️

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Kathy!

[@martinemjt]

the Queen s legacy of duty has and will continue is a great gift that will continue to change the world! God save the King! great finds, thank you!

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

WOW… had no idea cruise ships were there.. makes total sense though… just never seen it.

[@blondeenigma3882]

Just lovely and very moving to see the handwritten cards, drawings and beautiful tributes for the Queen. Thank you for showing them.

[@lisapeters4394]

Excellent video. Such interesting treasures found. My condolences for the loss of your Queen. Thanks for sharing.

[@maryhelen1011]

WEDGEWOOD Blue, their blue is so lovely and distinctive! Another wonderful vlog, they just fly by! I watch the vlogs and then re-watch them again slower before bed, lol! Sending lots of love and hugs and hope and peace 😘🥲💞💔💘

[@fiberotter]

I saw a picture of her horse in the park among the flowers, with her scarf on his saddle. Almost cried and she isn't even my Queen. But then, she would have been. Amazing that she reigned for 30% of the time my country has been it's own. Also, I had no idea a cruise liner could go that far up the Thames.

[@davidmillar202]

I have been watching your channel for the last couple of years and enjoy your brilliant descriptions of your finds in the round up, you must spend some time researching your finds and giving us an insight into the history of your artefacts, thank you very much. The music for the footage of Green Park was excellent, one of my favourites. My Dad served Queen Elizabeth's father in WW2 (an Irish volunteer) so he was the same generation as my Dad. May she rest in peace, a great lady. Thanks again a d I have finally subscribed.

[@mialily206]

Hi Nicola you are such an interesting person, I love listening to you. Loved the card at the end. My condolences...about Her Majesty! This video was rocking!

[@gregsulman8659]

I do love your videos Nicola, as my wife and I are frustrated mudlarkers (we live in Tasmania), but this one was particularly poignant showing the tributes to Her Majesty. Thank you😍

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Greg!

[@christhompson4270]

Awesome video hon, the Queen will definitely be missed. The flowers were beautiful thank you for sharing, please take care and see you next week 🙏👍❤️

[@Michelle-tk9jq]

Loved the video…the knife, the salt pot and the sweet little orange bird. Was a year ago tomorrow that I left on my London and Southern England adventure all inspired by your videos! It’s strange to see all of those places I stopped around the city memorialized for the Queen. Places where I stood that her procession passed over. I’m a bit blue actually maybe it’s my missing London maybe it’s having such a permanent figurehead gone who seemed to bring so much regularity and stability and reassurance to England. I’ve been re-watching The Crown series and she just went through so much history and drama in both her personal and public life. Love and cheers to her and to you Nicola! 😊Michelle

[@indysmith4437]

A great lark, once again, Nicola! The Wedgewood shard looks like the seated person is feeding a mythical hippogriff. A magical beast like Buckbeak in the Harry Potter series.

[@tanithmessenger3581]

Great finds as always! Thank you for sharing the scenes in London, being so far from the UK at a time like this is hard. Also thank you for being YOU and sharing your love of mudlarking with us 🙂 xx

[@sbdiaries]

Thanks for sharing Nicola your mudlarking ❤on the Thames, some really lovely finds at low tide 😀. Best wishes Simon and Beth ❤️ 🙋

[@MeeblesSporella]

WOW this was amazing! Great finds!

[@jlouutube65]

I loved that tribute at the end...lovey to see your parents also, you are very blessed to have them!!

[@lindagomez3114]

Wonderful lark. I have been watching everything about the Queen and Royal family Have my alarm set for the Funeral tomorrow. Blessings to everyone

[@catherinethompson2525]

So sorry about the Queen, she as a fabulous person! 👑👑👑 Also i was in England and Scotland in 1987 and I saw her in Scotland in her car, RIP Queen Elizabeth you will be missed You just had the Jubilee and then this, I will watch tomorrow!!

[@niffler09]

ngl I shed a few tears there at the end seeing all these lovely messages

[@sf9145]

25 to 96. That is 71 years as Queen. Your friend over here in the US doesn't mind helping you out on your history😎 Loved your ship finds, but the knife. What a great unexpected surprise!

[@ca-cd6cr]

My favourite Mudlarking Queen 👑,I have started to be interested in mudlarking after watching your videos on Facebook.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Welcome! Enjoy ❤️

[@randym8963]

Nicola, you are the treasure and the awesome things you find are a distraction. Your cinematography gets better with every new episode. The Queen will be missed, she was a beacon of stability in a very unstable world.

[@girlnorthof60]

😥 A beautiful memorial Nicola. 🙏 God bless

[@airypersiflage]

Watching your content is so restful. I appreciate it

[@calibreman]

As always Nicola, an excellent and interesting video, well done and thank you. Geoff.

[@aleta5873]

Tearing up again looking at the flowers, notes and drawings of the Corgi's ...Thank you Nicola for sharing the day with us. (I'm not even a Brit but the Queen has been in my life for a long time).

[@thepotterycorner]

Amazing to see the tributes in Green Park - we didn't manage to see them. Thanks for sharing. Great video 📹 👍 👏

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Totally interesting, Nicola. That knife was in very good condition for its age, but what a pit about that watch, which at first sight, looked as if it could've been a Rolex. Like you say, Kathy had a great discovery with finding that pot with the inscription on it. Many thanks, and also for showing the variety of lovely birds on the shoreline.

[@brianwalker9185]

We all will miss the Queen. Thanks for showing the flowers, the art...The worlds granny...R.I.P.

[@tombrooks3812]

Bless the queen and prayers and condolances to the family and her people. Loved the video thankyou for the time on yhe Thames.

[@yomama8873]

Thank you interesting finds and beautiful photos of her Majesty’s tributes 🤩🤩🤩💖💖

[@patwithers1448]

Love from the old lady in Texas USA may God bless you always

[@ashleigh2491]

I would have loved to have been there . She was a great leader . RIP CUZ

[@judithfairchild8620]

Your queen reigned 70 years. She was a great woman.

[@josephinemonahan915]

Hi Nicola, The Big Beach Clean - Leave No Trace - Ireland, took place this weekend, well done everyone 👏🏻 bualadh bos!

[@fionacesari1457]

Thank you Nicola for your clip at the end , I live in Scotland so it was lovely to see all the beautiful tributes, loved the drawing of the Queen and Paddington walking hand in hand at the end . Thank you to you for all the miles you’ve walked on the Themes finding amazing treasures love to see what you find ❤

[@ashlingofAsh7580]

My goodness pipe bowls and even stems are like the thing I see with mudlarking!! And finding dolls arms, heads, legs, gobbies, marbles...

[@sylviacortes3251]

Hola Nicola ,me encanto video muy interesante ,que lindo trozo de loza azul con ese grabado ,que tierno pollito.Bendiciones Nicola 🙏🏻🥰

[@MaryABaker-rd3mm]

I'm from American but I feet sadness because of the lose of your queen! I pray that the new king does his mother and his country proud! I find all of your information about the items you find fasanating! Please be careful and stay safe! ❤❤

[@Kight213]

Absolutely phenomenal video. I’m so sorry for the loss of lovely Queen Elizabeth. It is so very sad. I love your videos so much. Have a wonderfully safe and fabulous week. Love, S. P.S. Pachobel Canon is my absolute favorite music.

[@westho7314]

RIP QE-2, I watched this whole week long event from the other side of the planet on my Tele.QE2 Becoming Queen the year i was born.The amount of history she was personally witnessed & was involved in & with during her long reign is mind boggling to say the least. The logistics alone along with the all encompassing choreography in staging this 1000 year long tradition speaks volumes about British staying power. From once being an Empire, then a Commonwealth and now a Island Country & still relevent surely has had its pros and cons in the world opinion & view. What i find re-assuring is the ability for this family to have a public presence, a closeness like Charles walking along & shaking hands with long line of commoners while waiting for hours. In the US that personal contact with common people would never happen on such a scale for a whole week, too many crazies with bad attitudes, deep hatreds & biases along with their beloved guns, to even think of being exposed & rubbing elbows with the people would be the unthinkable. I do wish our country could have a gun and paranoia free consciousness like Britain and other civilized countries.Many people here think of social medicine and keeping your people healthy without putting them in lifelong debt to a corporation as communism. Of coarse the same idiots elected Trump as their dearest of leaders. God Bless the Queen & thank you for all the interesting history of your foreshore.

[@1Life2Little]

The ending had me in tears... I love your content Nicola.

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

Thank you for taking us along with you in your mudlarking and such a moving tribute to the Queen

[@inge6280]

Learnt something new, never heard about copper bottom before