WHAT STORIES WILL THE THAMES REVEAL TODAY?! - Mudlarking the River Thames with Nicola White

[@vasilebarbu1397]

Hi Nicola! You are right, the messages are in Romanian. There are reasons to love a close person. "Te iubesc pentru că" means "I love you because" 23:57 - You have the power to change me from bad to good 24:01 - You realize my condition through messages 24:05 - My condition depends on you 24:09 - We are the same and at the same time very different 24:12 - I offered you something important and you didn't make fun of me, but you knew how to take care of me 24:17 - If you ever happen to be late, it scares me that you won't come again 24:21 - You are the way you are and you have never changed to impress 24:25 - You are in my mind 24/24 and 7 days / 7 days As always interesting things on the banks of the Thames.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Wow thanks Vasile! how interesting and what lovely messages. I wonder why they put them in a bottle in the Thames

[@favouritemoon4133]

Thank you for taking the time to translate the messages. All such lovely sentiments.

[@wombat333]

Wow, thankyou for translating them all. I glad there positive messages

[@patdavis1325]

The best part of your videos is information. You teach as you forage. The others like to chatter, you don't, you inform. Keep up the wonderful work. From Pat in Tennessee, stay safe as this virus again rears it's nasty head.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Pat! I try my best. I get things wrong sometimes but it's such fun learning about all the things I find. Thanks for watching x

[@steveoszman8746]

You remind me that we stand on the shoulders of every day people that made our world. Have a blessed day Mum.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Steve

[@RosusaMansuran]

Thank you for sharing. I am in a wheelchair so will never be able to go mudlarking, something I have always wanted to do. My degree of choice in the 1990s was archaeology but once again couldn't do it, I had to do history instead. Loved history but sad I couldn't get out there and dig up the bones! Respect and thanks again for sharing. 👍🏽

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you for watching Sorcha. Love to you from here in London x

[@mrnobody2689]

Check out Prem Rawat, mud lark your inner self and find wonderful things

[@mungbean345]

We have a lot in common. :) I'm glad we're able to watch these videos and do some vicarious mudlarking. 😊

[@RosusaMansuran]

mungbean345 And not get wet 🦶 😂 or sink into mud in our 🦼

[@deborahfalzone936]

Dearest Nicola, I so much adore your videos. You provide such interesting historical and back stories to your finds. I've recently retired and I'm feeling the urge to purchase a metal detector. As I live in the Cascades of Washington state, the beautiful PNW, a metal detector and, perhaps, a heavy duty fishing magnet would be the tools for me. I'd love to mudlark the Thames, although, chances of me making my way to Britain are pretty darned slim. So, you keep searching the Thames for me and I'll search the Cascades of the PNW. Perhaps I'll look into starting my own KZbin channel. Best of luck to you and Happy, Happy 2023!

[@brucepalmer1539]

Hello nicola, thanks for posting. When I saw that seagull snacking on rotten flesh I thought ......... eel be sorry later. 🙃🤣

[@tjm3900]

That is the head of a Wolf Cub, the junior group of the scouts. I had the same figure on my Woggle (a leather band that held my cub scout scarf together) At one time I was the youngest Cub Scout in greater London! I still remember the oath (after almost 60 years)we had to recite at each gathering. "I promise to do my best, to do my duty to God and the Queen, to keep the law of the wolf cub pack, and to do a good turn to somebody every day " this was followed by the chant "Arkila, We'll--do--our--best!" (and a cyrptic) "Dob, Dob, Dob" :-) Tony.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! yes I was in the brownies and the girl guides!

[@sarahstrong7174]

"Dib Dib Dib!"

[@zw5509]

Exactly. I was in Watford, same period. Wonderful lady pack leader - Akela, we will do our best!

[@ramibu239]

Thank you! I kept thinking it looked like a fox face (Fox being my last name😄🦊), & Nicola was so disturbed over a devil face - I was like "noooo!😟"😅 Glad you could shed light on this item though as a wolf! I did recognize - I guess though - that it was in the dog family.

[@anyatranter3984]

That's funny a demonic badge..The scouts.

[@75PistolPete]

As an ecologist with an interest in animal bones and skulls in particular I can confirm all your identifications. Spot on!

[@woogaboogawiththegreenteet8436]

another episode frome the beautiful thames lady, i love the gosling family. thank you

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you!

[@nachoauntgaleg2830]

I just can't figure out which one is "Ryan".

[@kendee4421]

It's an old Cub Scout badge! A fox face.

[@stephenraney5607]

dadgum demonic cub scouts

[@Whitsundial]

I have a scout buckle and the wolf face is very unpleasant. Don't know why these are such bad depictions of beautiful creatures.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you!

[@delukxy]

Cubs is short for Wolf Cubs, so it is a Wolf cub face. Yes it does look a bit mean. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_Cubs_(Baden-Powell_Scouts%27_Association)

[@johngoodall7097]

Wolf Cubs much longer snout still a good find don`t you think?

[@geoffbercovich3489]

Nicola White, the pipes, the pipes are calling, along the Thames, down by the waterside, the tide is gone, and mud is in the morning, for when you go, the treasures still abide. Pure pleasure watching every one of your programmes. Interesting, informative and even educational. Anyone who gives you a 'thumbs down' is clearly brain-dead.! Thank you for posting.

[@Thatsinteresting363]

The little notes in the bottle are so heartwarming. It’s like a group of people got together and shared heartfelt sentiments about each other then offered them to the river. They are lovely! Thanks to the person who translated them❤️

[@simhifree2416]

I believe the pipe design is of a Birch Tree Seed Pod, especially since the maker has birch in his name. Another wonderful video Nicola, Thank you. Seeing local wildlife is a treat.

[@suefeige3531]

What a perfect place for a bird nest. Safe from predators. Another lovely lark by the river. Thank you Nicola.

[@215rosebud]

Thank you again. Your Sunday videos come in just as we sit down for lunch in Concord, North Carolina, US. We love your finds and stories. Cannot wait to see what new things you find on the foreshore!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Linda. so glad you enjoy them. It's fun knowing they are watched in so many different places x

[@lindagomez3114]

You are my go to Lady when I can't sleep. You are so relaxing and funny. You make me smile!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! Sleep well 😘

[@SallyAnn191]

My dad was in REME during his National Service. I gave him a cap badge for, what turned out to be, his last Christmas.

[@kitchenworker446]

My dad also did his national service in the REME... I still miss him he died in1992

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Sally Ann!

[@alessia0064]

My dad was in the REME during ww2 in Bologna, Italy, I have some photo's of him standing near the old football grounds, the British used the stadium grounds to camp in.

[@Laura-vv6cf]

I'm so sorry! He's sounds like a great dad and a great man!

[@archiewoosung5062]

@@Laura-vv6cf REME is pronounced reemee

[@fl3162]

I’m still in REME (24 years in Germany) and that cap badge looks like the bi-metal Kings Crown design worn only between 1947 to 1955.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

ah thank you very much!

[@janbundell6434]

Ex REME here WF. You are absolutely correct........Bob

[@suetaylor5186]

I felt the seagull had a touch of Doc Martin about him...love love love the finds...

[@arjenheijboer]

The messages in a bottle are Rumanian and one of them reads: ‘I love you because you are the way you are and you didn't change your song to impress’. I guess it has arrived at the right person.

[@1fanger888]

Notice the handwriting/printing looks like the same person wrote them. The letters all are slanted backwards.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you!

[@shelleypoole6415]

Sounds like they wrote messages for someone who has passed on?

[@barbaravoneitzen7729]

During this COVID 19 it’s nice to watch your videos and forget about our troubles. At least for a little while.

[@phredmadsen-vallee8375]

Dear Nicola, So very much enjoy your broadcasts here in South Florida USA. You are truly performing a wonderful service with your enthusiastic archeology. I am an unashamed London lover and you bring me a view of it that I have never found in any books or visits. Thank you

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you very much ❣️

[@dmcdaniel2009]

Awe! I am glad you are a girl n notice nature n babies wherever you are! And for taking all the thousands of us w you, thank you so much ! Believe me, i truly enjoy every adventure, will the lockdown ever end. I pray so and all will be well. Thanks for keeping us sane, well most of us anyway. LOL

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! love from London

[@JoannaLamont333]

I thought that doll was the scary item! The fox face cub badge I thought was lovely. It’s interesting how different we all feel towards things. I must admit, I really don’t like the skulls. There’s something quite eerie about them. Great pipe finds again. You really are a pipe magnet. Thank you for showing the wildlife, I love to see the little feathered babies.

[@tjkid07]

Tha k you for your wonderful music, b-roll and artisinal eye on the world. It's always a pleasure to watch.

[@amanofmanyfaces5909]

For a minute I thought the ring would say "Blessed be the Mudlarkers, for they find the lost treasures".

[@keithbarnes8881]

I served for 15 years in the REME, five of them in Hong Kong where I upgraded from Vehicle Mechanic to Helicopter Technician. Seeing that hat badge brought back some old memory's.

[@mirkatu3249]

The baby birds in their mossy nest is just too precious. Love your end-roll tribute.

[@marymulcrone7413]

I love your KZbin channel! I live in the states on the west coast. We have big storms on the Pacific ocean coast and lots of people go looking for treasures that "blew in" but I don't think they find things as interesting a what you find. I think I'd rather go mudlarking with you. I'm always game for a good treasure hunt. So much fun and always somethig to learn. Thankyou, Nicola

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you x

[@matthewgrice6902]

Thank you for the video. I like your videos better when you have more of the area incorporated. Some wildlife, some boats, the skyline shiwing the part of the city or countryside that you are in. It makes it more like we are tagging along and seeing the area with you. You had some amazing finds this day. The cap badge, the fox head(could have been off a pin badge or a neckerchief slide), and those amazingly decorated pipes. The cemetary was a poignant connection to the cap badge. They were later members, but they also showed that life can be short. They were members of a unit that you would think would be out of harms way most of the time. The one soldiers headstone you found was older, but not extremely old. The second one was relatively young. So thank you again for these videos.

[@lindagomez3114]

How Beautiful the ring with the cross and Hail Mary on it!! Awesome sign from above!

[@AtheistOrphan]

Linda Gomez - Just like the little figure of the Hindu god Ganesha she found the other week.

[@kerrypitt9789]

Nicola you never fail to amaze and entertain. You know I realize they are not but your scaled pipes remind me of a Pangolin. Scaled body and long tail. Your Demonic Fox is of course a Cub Scout remnant. If you say Cub Scout three times one will appear and escort you across the road. Love your dedication and your passion for history.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! what a great tip for the saying cub scout three times. I will try that out! x

[@lynnmahony544]

I was thinking sea serpent as there appeared to be waves at the base of the bowl.

[@kerrypitt9789]

@@lynnmahony544 for sure I just fear for Pangolins so I think about the poor buggers a lot. Dragon or Sea Serpent would be logical.

[@kerrypitt9789]

@@luanameyer6679 through no fault of its own and due to Human stupidity they will become extinct and there is nothing I can do.

[@kerrypitt9789]

@@nicolawhitemudlark Comes in handy at Crosswalks! 😁

[@heidiavera5071]

I really appreciate the history and the places it's so inspiring to virtually be in a place across the world where an event happened and the person who wore this badge and made this pipe so indepth.

[@luana1600]

I've been subscribed to you for awhile now and I have no idea how I missed this video. It was absolutely amazing from beginning to end! The black pipe was very interesting. Really, everything you found was interesting and I just loved them!! Researching the finds makes your videos above and beyond!

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

I was going to suggest that the black clay might be German (or Dutch). I’m only saying Dutch due to the tulip motif and the “tulip mania” that occurred between 1634 and 1637. The price of tulip bulbs was like gold and people lost their entire fortunes when the market collapsed due to the sellers becoming too greedy and buyers refusing to pay the crazy and ever increasing prices. It was like one day everybody just snapped out of it and realised how mad they were all behaving. It always reminds me of the “crazes” of the school playground when I was a little kid - Yo-Yo’s was one, elastics was another, sticker collecting was totally wild, with great value being placed on double sided stickers as well as “puffy” stickers. Scratch and sniff stickers were cool for a minute too - kids had albums full of their collection and would show other kids, sitting in groups swapping their “doubles” and trying to make a trade. Ah the memories, good times good times - being a tall girl, I absolutely loved elastics, it’s a great game and you’re only competing with yourself really, trying to advance further as the elastic got higher and higher.

[@juliet5114]

Ohhh(chuckle😁)!! The Egyptian geese goslings are so precious🤗!!! And Sir Seagull, having a bit of Thames sushi for breakfast😋? Looked alittle past it's "best by" date😜😝!! Thanks Nicola for the trip thru your "attic" of archives. I'm sure it was fun and interesting for you also, remembering all your past mudlarking adventures and the good friends you've shared them with☺. 🙏's and✌for continued safety and good health to you, your family and friends.🤗😘🙋.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Juliet! rotten eel. yum.

[@anitacarey2389]

Thank you Nic as always for giving past generations a voice that touches our hearts today (Mum xx)

[@Adam-Gates-Mudlark]

Lovely video Nicola. Those goose and ducks are so cute when huddled together. The pipe finds were amazing too.

[@viennesetreasuresmudlarkin5967]

Everytime (yes, really every time!) you say in your Videos, "can you see it?", me: yeah, there it is! and you zoom in on something completely different 😂😂😂 I love it, but maybe I should get new glasses 👓

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

ha ha, maybe you are seeing things I have missed! x

[@cottagekey]

Hah! I do the same thing!

[@eily_b]

😅 Happened to me also but I am getting better now.

[@Nicola.S.]

Same 😁👍

[@littlemissmichele9254]

Thought it was just me 😂

[@hanafri8]

I just love the family of birds with their clever chosen nest ♥

[@momof2n8993]

Thank you for taking us along on your treasure hunt, hopefully you'll be out on the shore soon; discovering lots of new exciting treasures.

[@bruiserbuk]

That pipe looks like a stylized tulip. Nice!

[@johngoodall7097]

I thought Tulip too!!!

[@seaneendelong8065]

Perhaps a black lotus? With all the trade and intl sailors it could have been brought with one...

[@kenbritton6782]

Very art nouveau looking I thought.

[@TXH1138]

moray was a good one. You have a sharp eye to spot things. Do you ever just look around and wonder how much stuff is just below the surface, yet to be revealed?

[@henrykarpiuk576]

I just thank the Lord I am allergic to seafood!

[@MrVxrman]

Good evening Nicola and thankyou for posting your latest video 😎 🙂🥂👍🏻

[@kpax2066]

I love the way that the clay pipes return to their original creamy white color. I would love to see a time lapse film of one of them going from the river color back to white. I think that the process itself must be quite beautiful and interesting.

[@bigboxbobby2]

Wow what a lovely time you seem to have sploshing around the Thames foreshore finding interesting stuff and filming the best bits Just what we need. Keep on trucking!

[@judietallman]

thank you for more uplifting content. I love the music you choose and of course all the footage of the swans and duckies!

[@johnricheson8465]

Love the video of the baby birds!😍😍

[@dragonflydigs658]

Oh my goodness such fluffy babies! Mom and dad keeping watch while they sleep is precious! Holy Moly the clay pipes are incredible! Still watching!!

[@robertacossey4713]

Great 👍🏼 finds since I’ve not been feeling to well I am late seeing this video yours are my make the most favorite videos my life has been enriched with your history lessons and since I think I can draw your studio amazes me

[@llchapman1234]

What interesting finds this episode. Love the skull collection. The scaled pipes are so interesting, and their patterns probably made the pipes easier to grip.

[@Zandain]

I love rummaging around in your workshop! 🤣 You do have an impressive skull collection! and what a great bunch of messages, too! 🤩 Thanks, love from Denmark 🌸💕

[@raydunhill5160]

Great stuff Nicola! I love watching you find the pipes! You have some wonderful ones!!👍

[@jessjulian9458]

That's is what we call keeping our Ducks in a row. Thank you for taking me on another journey. I loved it. Stay safe my friend.

[@johnricheson8465]

Love those pipes!😍 Interesting story behind the emblem!👍🏻👍🏼😊

[@superbellabeau]

Great pipe finds as always Nicola. I love the scaley one. My grandfather was an electrical engineer in the Australian army in WW1. He helped dig the trenches. He always said they had a rifle in one hand and a spade in the other. 😊💖

[@DavidHuber63]

This one is magical, and that ring. ✝️

[@senya7196]

Thank. Like for review.Class!

[@kevimc]

your eel comment was great, enjoyed all the finds, I thought wow Nicola you have had an exceptional day especially the message in the bottle until you mentioned it was old footage, thumbs up

[@mariadewey4369]

Your videos are a joy to watch here in San José, Costa Rica. That black pipe bowl is lovely. Love those hungry baby birds at the end too.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Hi Maria! so glad you enjoy them. xx

[@mariadewey4369]

nicola white mudlark - Tideline Art You answered me!!! Thank you!!!! I am honored!!!!!!!! 💙🌸

[@Bob-Horse]

Thanks for another great video Nicola. A nice way to end my Sunday evening, watching this with a nice cup of Darjeeling tea. I love your little bird, wildlife bits too and my word, you have amazing eyesight. Take care.

[@babybyrd2121]

Oh! I just finished watching and my goodness! What a gift that was to be privy to that sweet little family!

[@bobnewmanknott3433]

As always a great video Thanks so much for your sharing it with us

[@bradleygill9142]

Black clay pipes are German. They undergo a second smoke when made.

[@karenpacker8862]

Wow foreshore sure smiled on you this day!!!! Enjoy when you take us to see where you find the history of objects!!!

[@suffolknewlarker3608]

I am still impressed with the variety of treasures the Thames provides. I need to get myself a Permit sorted. Great video as always Nicola, thanks

[@susanhennes870]

Love the video of the birds amazing beautiful

[@fatlad5090]

Love it Sunday afternoon sat in sun with a big reefer watching mud larking great iam watching your before si finds today

[@eugenewall6620]

Same in Colorado, except it's before noon. W&B!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

ha ha. Enjoy :) x

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

@@eugenewall6620 Enjoy Eugene! x

[@eugenewall6620]

@@nicolawhitemudlark Cheers Nic! I do fancy a bit of the old Bob Hope!😉😉

[@MariaCCurry]

love that ring! and so enjoy the passion & delight you exude in these videos - it’s a joy to journey along the river thames with you - 💙

[@helenburke9507]

What a treasure find.!!! I love the ships lamp. A story yet to be told. Thank you so much. Look forward to Sunday and more history finds. Stay well.

[@cockertoo8920]

I love the ship's lamp too, but it would have hung on a ship, not stood

[@mikedo6]

My nephew spent thirty years in the Canadian equivalent of the R.E.M.E. . Another wonderful video!

[@shelleythornton6938]

I'm thankful for your extra footage. I love all the animal video. The sweet little birds and of course the need old clay pipes . I hope the sludge gets better quickly . Take care . Shelley

[@backhandgrip23]

This watching is so much more comforting and real than what MSM feeds us about royals signing Hollywood deals and the lies of rich politicians. This is MY life, my comforts, my realities and it is darn good, the sound of the surf, the sound of the birds, the sounds of the wind in the trees.

[@robineniffer5578]

I often wonder how so many items get lost in the river .the thames must be one of the most interesting rivers in the world 🇬🇧

[@AtheistOrphan]

Robin Eniffer - I agree. 3000 years of history.

[@melvinterry2801]

One thing for sure she has a keen eye. I also like the pipes with the scales on them! Keep up the good work ma'am!

[@karenkaloff6186]

Hello great finds and thanks for history information scale pipe was neat wildlife is always nice to see babies happy hunting 😎🤗

[@Hogsterlips]

I love Sundays, my weekend starts and there’s always a new vid from Nicola 🌞

[@angelamillard6418]

I adore your videos, from the water fowl and other fauna to the history to your stunning reuse of forgotten objects to,almost of all, your love and protection of lost lovies and dolls.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Angela x

[@louisaterrry2363]

A perfect safe place for the bluetits to nest. Very much looking forward to your message in a bottle stories. Thankyou for such good episodes of your mudlarking adventures :)

[@stanwarner8700]

LOL...The moray of the story is..... I love the British seance of humor !!!

[@arthurvandervelde]

I love how you research the background to your finds, and link to the past. So much better than just 'here's a pipe and a badge I found'. Where you ask 'can you see it?', my answer is mostly no, probably because there is nothing to scale to.

[@ramibu239]

Interesting, your Bluetits look like what we call Chickadees here in Oregon. So sweet, that made their nest their for you to be able to witness!😍😘💕 Love that you always show the wildlife around where you are larking too! The little baby ducklings were so adorable!☺💗

[@ItsMeWendyvee]

I SOOOOO Love the extra research/filming that you do :) :)

[@sheiladickerson5198]

Thank you Nicola for another wonderful video! It was fun and interestin!♥️

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Sheila ♥️

[@kelly623]

Nicola, thank you so much for another wonderful Thames adventure! Always enjoy all your finds, and the research you do especially. Look forward to when you get with Si for another great hunt! Thanks, Kelly/Indiana

[@mikesaul8711]

Outstanding vidio as always, you're a walking history museum!!!. One hell of a collection nicola. Take care, kind regards Mike. Norfolk. 🍻

[@dragonflydigs658]

If you didn’t stay till the very end you missed the beauty of nature! An amazing video incredible pipes and relics too! I actually really love the lantern piece! It will be beautiful polished. Thanks for the adventure! Be safe and HH 🎧⛏

[@ThePresidentialTourist]

Another amazing video.

[@LEXINGTONSMYTHE]

I always look forward to and enjoy your videos every week. Your enthusiasm for what you do is clear to see and is lovely. Always fascinating to see what you find in the Thames mud. Best regards, Rod K

[@margaretnaylor9981]

My husband thought this would make a good Halloween episode with all the creepiness in it. Ha ha! Love watching your videos. I have learned so much!

[@gccurry1]

"don't eat rotten eel". Sage advice indeed

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

yup. I actually wouldn't eat fresh eel either!

[@jameskbattlesr.9761]

@@nicolawhitemudlark The music behind that seagull with the eel sounds very much from the "Doc Martin" show...?

[@censusgary]

Fresh eel tastes good. Smoked eel is even better.

[@bluegirlgraphics]

@@nicolawhitemudlark I like eel (unagi) from Japan. It tastes very good but I grew up with fresh sea food in Tx

[@marthariddlegarcia2991]

nicola white mudlark - Tideline Art, 😂🤣😂

[@darlene1967]

Hello from London Ontario Canada 🇨🇦. I love your show💖

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Nunu! 😘

[@lynneseaward6437]

Another great video! Love the pipes! Thankyou Nic’.Have a great day!😀

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! you too x

[@suzannelewis9817]

As always a brilliant watch thank you, so interesting

[@babybyrd2121]

Hi Nicola! The duck family was spectacular, I really appreciate you including wildlife in your videos. My two most favorite things, treasure hunting and wildlife. I think the “demonic” looking little badge looks like a fox. That’s what I saw when you first pulled it out. Great finds! I hope the sludge goes away soon!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Lynn x

[@colleenposadas8415]

Both sets of birdies with mothers precious. Your camera work is excellent viewing the nest.

[@jeffrush3934]

Great video as usual, the time seems to go so fast, look forward to the next one Nicola. Have a good week

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks very much Jeff x

[@charlesperez9976]

Ah,I love your videos,I love the findings,and I love the bird footage! And I love writing tiny Nicola stories,and want to continue to do so,but I feel horrible,I need to get better,so I can continue your incredible shrinking adventures.

[@joannhempen8210]

I can not wait for you to get back out there and start digging up treasures again! I always look forward to your videos at the end of my long day❤️

[@desertrose2059]

Lovely and entertaining as always Nicola. You have such a great polish and professionalism in your work and I especially love the nature clips.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you so much x