An Unexpected Fabulous 17th Century Find - Mudlarking the River Thames with Nicola White

[@seanwatcham8308]

I think the Smurf had already been decapitated..up on Tower hill probably.. dumped into the river by the Brutal Tudor Smurfs.. with his head which was caught in a little blue basket.. the basket has probably long rotted away.....

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Hi Sean! this made me laugh. I think. you are right. He was probably a treasonous smurf judging by the book that he was holding. Probably imprisoned in the Tower of London for a spell. And yes, I believe what I thought was a head was a snail. xx

[@smurph4959]

What's this being said about smurfs, tisk. I'm just glad you didn't decapitate a human smurph that'd be way worse 🙈 fab finds. Thanks for sharing 🌼🌸🌼

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

@@smurph4959 oops sorry :)

[@seanwatcham8308]

@@nicolawhitemudlark Yes., He probably knew too much... bless him.. .. you most definitely are NOT a smurf murderer. :)))

[@JudithBisson]

Maybe he was a revolutionary that’s why he lost his head

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Hi everyone, for the avoidance of doubt - this was filmed prior to the lockdown. We Mudlarks are not going down to the foreshore at the moment. Sending you all love from London. Nicola xx

[@sametoyoutoo8509]

Bet you're really missing the river :(

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

@@sametoyoutoo8509 yes I am! Luckily I've lots of footage

[@towner7]

Love back to you and the whole gang. Stay safe.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

@@towner7 thank you

[@towner7]

Watched you on the 55in TV and was shouting, there !! there !! See it ?? while watching at the same time on the IPhone lol

[@kboots4723]

When you were washing to coin off it looked to me like there was a pipe in the water I saw what I thought was a stem.4:29

[@juliet5114]

Yes, Kathy...I was yelling at my phone 😵"pipe!! pipe!! 🤭😂.

[@towner7]

Juliet likewise!!

[@msvaleriah]

@@towner7 Me too! That and Mr. Smurf's head. Too bad we couldn't have let Nicola know!

[@johapunkt3053]

Exactly. I couldn't believe when she didn't spot it! Well, probably another day.

[@heehaw8401]

Kathy Boots I saw it too!

[@kitchenworker446]

Did anyone else shout " pipe stem!" at Nicola when she was rinsing the second coin find???It was in the water right where you rinsed that coin Nicola!

[@contempl8ive]

What a beautiful metal mosaic figure! So nice to see all those metal bits you've been collecting displayed creatively

[@MsBettyboo01]

Sundays wouldn't be the same without Nicola ❤️

[@ErikjStudios]

I really do like the fact that you explain all the finds at the end of your videos. Very informative. Thank you.

[@raeannuria5691]

What is it like to hold a piece of history in your hands?! Exhilarating I would imagine!

[@sgtrock5273]

Nicola, your a beacon of hope and life for those of us in The U.S. thank you for all you do.

[@margaretferrick7043]

Thank you for continuing to post videos! Locked down here in Sacramento, CA. Better safe than sorry! Everyone stay well 💗💗💗

[@cyan1616]

You found the old man of the river, I love it!

[@suetaylor5186]

What a shoal of fishes. Love your work Nic xxx Fabulous as ever xxx keeping us sane

[@raeannuria5691]

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You so much for sharing today! This social distancing and lockdown is really getting me and the grandkids depressed! Luckily they love your vids and all the ‘finds!’ I hope you and yours are doing your best to stay safe and healthy!

[@thanrose]

Because of my job, I've been working long hours and on self imposed quarantine when not wearing gown, glove, and mask at the, um, office. I dabble in lots of stuff but have little time and no space. Nic's videos are fantastically refreshing. So much eye-candy, food for the feverish mind. Thank you, lovely lady, for sharing with us!

[@leeklassy1012]

A lifetime away I have a token issued by my Great Uncle from his dry goods store during the Great Depression in Nebraska. It was worth .5 cents. They are a touch stone to another era aren't they.

[@marychace1011]

I have been binge-watching you, Si-Finds, and Time Team for the past 7 months.

[@gordonroberts5227]

Well Nicola White you have me Hooked well a truly. I am mesmerised with you show. I love the way you dont just stick the things you find on a shelf. But find out the history of your finds that makes it so more interesting. And then to actually bring some of the not so old and historic thing back to life in you art. You have a wonderful talent Don't stop . Keep safe and well in 2022 From Perth western Australia

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Gordon! ❤️

[@kerrypitt9789]

Nicola I love your shows, I even got my wife watching your shows now. Your finds are always amazing to me. I did so much of this more inland from Canadian beaches. Thanks for all of your work and for sharing so much with us!

[@thetaoofkim5185]

A ray of light in a currently scary world. Thanks, Nic! Would LOVE a tour of your studio space!!!

[@ryandavis7593]

I work as a locomotive composite mechanic in the U.S. and have seen many lead seals on certified electrical components. One of the certified components is call a ground relay which are also used on ships and tugboats. The ground relays seals are often stamped simply GR. These seals are usually 3/8ths of an in diameter.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

thank you

[@bethullian-burton4640]

This made me smile Nicola. I’m laying here in bed sick and you made me feel way better. The best medicine ever. Stay safe and healthy. Beth

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! Get better soon. sending love x

[@janewiery9545]

Get well soon! 🐦

[@marinawilkinson5840]

Beth Ullian-Burton get better soon. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@smokeless7774]

The SS C on your 1723 shilling indicates it was minted from silver shipped back from Indonesia by the South Sea Company in 1722.

[@patoliver5796]

How interesting

[@kerrilvierra3540]

Thanks for making my self isolation much more entertaining, be safe and stay well ....

[@alisade127]

Thank you for your good wishes. Please you and your loved ones, stay safe and well. I enjoy your finds and presentation. Learning so much. Thank you again. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

[@nancyholm2995]

Aaahhh! Such a lovely and well made video!!! Thank you Nicola!! Your editing is so good! Perfection! Great finds and great history! Looking forward to your mudlarking the studio video! Thanks again for entertaining us during this lockdown!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you!

[@Alibillimore]

I love these videos; real treasure; real history at your fingertips.

[@rinc.979]

It just BLOWS MY MIND that you can find whole bottles and pipes and jars like this. I want to go mudlarking so bad but I don’t know if anywhere in Louisiana where I can find lots of old stuff in the mud. Oh well I’ll keep enjoying your channel vicariously

[@judithyoungquist8409]

Thank you so much Nicola for once again sharing with us your beautiful finds... i do envy your expert vision for treasures!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Judith x

[@largentutube]

I really love your excitement, your studio, and all of your research. Thank you for helping us stay in touch with your videos these last few weeks. Being able to see the videos makes it feel somewhat normal.

[@mmme9671]

Love your fishes and collection! Alway amazed at your creativity... beautiful... thanks again for another trip in time. Stay safe. 🤗

[@terrywynn9767]

Thanks for your podcasts. Love seeing them, the sounds and finds. Take care.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Terry!

[@juliedavis3575]

Hi Nicola, Always nice to watch your videos, especially now. Thank-you for finding a safe way to continue your work.

[@packratqueen]

Wow. Spending my morning of the 49th day of my sheltering in place in my little cottage, Nehemiah House, in rural Georgia, USA, with you and your amazing finds. Stay safe. And look forward to more!❤️👍

[@gilliangage3929]

This is the next best thing to mudlarking in person, I live too far away. Nicola is excellent

[@dudeomondo]

Nicola, thank you....loved every minute...

[@BMW7series251]

Thanks Nicola for the video in these dire times. Keep safe.

[@grahamrichards193]

Great to see you still posting. It adds a much needed bit of continuity in these trying times! Keep safe and keep well.

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Nicola. My daughter has been ill but is recovering well. Only people needing hospital are tested here. Doctor just says stay home and treat symptoms like any other flu unless breathing is difficult or have chest pain. I'm a retired nurse and herbalist. So she is bouncing back nicely. Take care.

[@sheiladickerson5198]

One of these days I will have a piece of your art work hanging in my house in south Florida!🌺🌺🌺

[@eoysny7781]

Thank you,was glad to see this episode,be well all from N.Y.C.🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@LostandFoundTravel]

KZbin's best channel about muddy treasure

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! x

[@sametoyoutoo8509]

Yes! My number one favourite is Nicola ❤️

[@LostandFoundTravel]

@@nicolawhitemudlark The easiest thing to speak is the truth. Good Hunting!

[@Thehuntinghillbilly2]

Thanks for the videos Nicola. They are a blessing and super fun.

[@karlasheives2865]

❤❤❤ loved it! We are doing ok here in Oklahoma. Finally have time to get our chores done while staying safe in place. Thank you for taking us along and helping to get our minds focused on other things.

[@kdrapeau2747]

Thanks so much for continuing to put out your weekly videos. It helps keep things normal and calm. Thanks also for introducing me to the music of Frida Wallin.

[@grittykitty8005]

Love your finds and collections . You're so blessed to be able to mudlark on the Thames .

[@tomfisher2103]

Some fantastic finds! Great to see you uncover history and bring it up to present times.

[@dougalexander7204]

What a great day and thank you for taking us along. I hope the quarantine is over soon. With the break from mudlarking, perhaps the foreshore has many new thingamajigs waiting to be found.

[@montydewitt547]

Just can’t believe all the pipes you find there. So awesome.

[@marygarner5249]

Nice to have something to take my mind off of all the worry in the world thanks love ya

[@annboivindabiose6028]

Thank you again for being a light in this dark time... and I love the blouse you are wearing at the end =)

[@megz_85]

Lovely once again! Thank you so much and I look forward to your uploads. Stay well and safe 🙂💖

[@kathyaldrich1314]

Hello again Nicola!! this has been such a bonus day, got to say hi live on si's live feed, and now spend this time watching this. thank you, stay in and stay well all, love from Ontario Canada

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Hi Kathy! Well fancy seeing you here :). Hope you are well. Love, Nicola x

[@killerlalu1]

I LOVE the idea of you making videos "larking" through your workshop and long ago found finds!!! 💜💚💜💚

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thank you for another lovely mudlark. Stay safe.

[@roxiemorrell5145]

Thankyou Nicola some wonderful finds 💜

[@domenicas.2645]

Thanks for the video! Stay well, Nicola!

[@sunitasurendran2001]

Hey dear..Hope you are well & fine...Thank you for sharing even in these times...Take good care of yourself...Be safe 🌸😊🌸

[@jeffcourneya5387]

Another great video Nicola always great to hear your beautiful voice. Be safe

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you. You too Jeff x

[@tomcastonguay2847]

Thank you as allways it's nice spending a bit of time with you. As for the lock down I stay home as much as I can. My lungs are rather bad copd so I'm not taking chances. Keep well my friend. Oh so I don't forget that token very cool. Peace love & mud. TomCat

[@patoliver5796]

Your jokes and the vision of you on your knees trying to find your token again made me laugh so keep them coming. I am well and isolating in Scotland and love looking at your and other folk's mudlarking videos. Keep delving into your archive and keep safe.

[@jkells2042]

nicola, such a joy being able to watch you and witness your discoveries! When the lockdown is over, i cant wait to get a permit and come over to London Thank you for your videos and kind words!❤️

[@lindaodellvt]

Another lovely lark, Nicola! Your calm, soothing voice is welcome in these troubling times. I see you are at work on glass fish and collages. Fingers crossed that a pottery shard fish or two swims into the mix! Take care.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

thanks Linda. sorry it's taking me a while to get into gear on the fish

[@lynndemont5212]

Its so nice watching all the nice things you find. Very interesting. Things are still scary here in Ontario Canada. And were still keeping close to home. Hope things get better soon as your site is great to watch. Keep safe.

[@RalphLaurant]

I enjoy your artistic touch and finds... This was especially nice.. Thank you for posting...

[@hooper4581]

Outstanding ! As always ! Thanks again for taking us along ! It’s always a pleasure to watch

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you!

[@YonderFanj]

As usual loved this episode! Please be safe! Sending Love from across the pond!

[@TheAuntieBa]

I love that your Smurf has an open book! I did think the head rolled off as you picked him out. Cool traders token, and lovely little seated man. He’s my favorite. Actually, your blouse is your best item today. You’ve definitely amused and brightened my ‘house arrest’ today!

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Extremely enjoyable, loved your story of the recovery of the trader token and its bringing to life in the subsequent discovery of the tavern. Imagine all the pirates drinking there before heading on their adventures around the globe. Hope you one day find that pipe you missed. xx

[@clockwork9827]

very helpful addition on the right of screen at 6:49 of simple pipe date chart plus visually quiet red pointer. makes it much easier to remember. thanks

[@victoriahayward7923]

Thanks so much for posting this video. I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed watching your mudlarking videos at the moment. X

[@ezef.g.2774]

Your videos are the best way to entertain me while i'm staying home in this obligatory lockdown. I just love the things you found and its history. THANK YOU! I hope someday visit london and see by myself the Thames shores, full of ancient and forgotten treasures.

[@lovelyskull3483]

Thank you so much Nicola, this was lovely☮️🇨🇦❤️

[@Artist6135]

Glad to see your video. Bright spot of my week! Congratulations on you token!!!

[@normajeancaballero7959]

Always an adventure 👍😁👍 🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊 Stay safe...Stay healthy

[@AmandaSnow-di6mp]

I've had a great time watching this film. I love hearing your stories, phew, lucky you found that traders token for a second time! I am on the edge of my seat watching your unearth the finds..... my granddaughter, age 2, has already been mud larking, it's a wonderful sight and feeling! thanks for responding to one of my other comments, I was really touched. xx keep well

[@justdustino1371]

Awesome! Don't tell anyone, but I watched the Smurfs with my little brother and my cousin Jennifer late 80s, early 90s! They were little kids and had control of the TV. I had to watch those silly Ninja Turtles too! 1600s is fascinating period for England and America! Congrats on the token. I wish I could visit 1620s Virginia. I hope you find a whole unbroken onion bottle.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Dustin! I watched the smurfs too and the ninja turtles. I also have a collection of the turtles here in my studio. The plastic toys I have here are something else. Yes, 1600s if fascinating and I don't often find artefacts from that era. I'll be taking that token to the museum of london when it's open again! x

[@sheiladickerson5198]

Thanks again for a wonderful video! Always so interesting and informative. I and my family are well. I work in the Emergency Room here in the town I live in Port St Lucie, Florida. I only work three 12 hour shifts a week. We are praying this will all be over soon. God bless Nicola, stay well!🏝

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Sheila. Thanks for all you hard work. xx

[@craigmajoros2607]

This old geezer from Vermont thanks you for the wonderful journey back in time...stay well and safe.

[@Greeningermany]

Congratulations on the Trader’s token!! Thank you for continuing to upload videos, they are a delightful escape from what is going on in the world. Cheers!!

[@rayo1883]

Hi Nicola, big fan from New York. Under normal circumstances, viewing your adventures is a lot of fun. During a semi-quarantine it's lifesaving. Thanks.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Ray. Hope you're staying well

[@thedownunderrelichunter3355]

Woohoo!! Congratulations on your traders token!!! Thankyou for your videos!!! Always the highlight of my week!! 😀😀

[@nicholedecker2979]

I live in Louisiana and I really enjoy the pipes you find! The other finds are also fascinating! It amazes me how many really old things you find!

[@joannwomack7364]

You are so lucky finding pipes.I love to watch you.

[@historyhunter5146]

Thanks for sharing your adventures and finds with us ! ❤️

[@bobnewmanknott3433]

Thanks so much a super video again today , I am really looking forward to your upcoming videos rather than digging you will be delving into you studio That I am certain will be pure gold ! So again thank you for taking the time out of your busy weeks to share with us armchair mudlarks !!

[@suecordingley538]

Thanks Nicola, lovely video! Sending best wishes at this time 🙂

[@darlenehoward1244]

We are fine here in Kentucky, USA. Or my husband and I are anyway. We are in our 80”s and our kids threaten to take our keys away if they catch us going out. I enjoy your videos. I’m old school, I keep about 6 weeks supply around here anyway. Keep the great videos coming.

[@Cosmicorgasme]

I came to love your channel to the point it's what I look for in my notification

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you

[@lorikettle2519]

My cats and I are in self-isolation. We are doing well, and watching a lot of you and Si. Thank you for helping all us lock ins sane at this insane time. Cheers from Newfoundland, Canada :)

[@hilltophomestead7262]

I've been, well, lurking on your larking, I guess you could say, and thought I should comment. I LOVE to watch as you find amazingly historic objects and thank you for following up with the research you've done! All so interesting and ever so old! I love all your pipe finds and was hollering along with the others over what appeared to be a pipe stem in the water! Thank you for taking us along and entertaining us during these quiet times at home...Stay well!

[@maryroraff1822]

Thank you and keep healthy.

[@ericball6000]

Nicola,thanx for the tour down by the water,please be safe in these strange's time's,cheers.

[@mahgnibb]

Your videos are a delightful respite during these crazy days. You and Si Finds are really helping to keep me sane during the lockdown. I've been yearning to make a trip to London, but since that's impossible your videos are the next best thing. By the way, I believe those are Elizabethan Smurfs.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Ha ha I think you're right Bill

[@amandabell8827]

So happy you have plenty of footage saved up Nicola, Sunday just wouldn't be the same without you now. Wishing you good health x

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Amanda. And you too x

[@raydunhill5160]

Super video Nicola! I always enjoy them! 👍

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Lovely to see you! I could listen to you for hours and hours -- it is so calming to me in the midst of this mess. You should create some audio books of old "London" stories (if the copyright has lapsed you can do it and distribute it legally) -- I would love to listen! Stay safe!

[@stanslad7868]

Great stuff again Nicola, I'm cupboard & shed larking finding long forgotten stuff again whilst having a good sort out as stuck at home, stay safe Nicola. Regards Clint

[@advenzures]

Another great episode. Thank you for sharing with us. Stay safe.

[@sarapulford5957]

Hi Nicola. You and your Mudlarking pals and families all take care and stay safe. 💖💖

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

you too Sara x

[@markmaddison8088]

What a sight for sore eyes you are Nic. ❤ great investigation of artifacts too.