Gem hunting near abandoned mines! We find rare GLOWING crystals!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Hello everyone! A few of you have asked where we are. This is the county of Durham in the North Pennines, England. If you want to go looking for these crystals (and many other minerals too!) you can visit the Killhope Lead Mining museum in the Summer months, there is lots to explore and you could even take a tour down one of the mines! www.killhope.org.uk/

[@yolandarates3298]

Northern Mudlarks I keep wondering why you didn't took a bag to put the items in there if you go out hunting for things shouldnt you be prepared and take something to put them in? nice finds tho

[@jjgogojag6371]

I'd love to tour... but, I live on the Plains state side. Maybe one day, until then I can live vicariously through the both of you. Thanks

[@richardball9724]

Awsome thank you

[@pamwessel8838]

I would love to buy a few for my collection, I've never seen anything like that, and so many, wow that would be so much fun, quite a treasure spot. I'm glad I found your channel just a little while ago.

[@hermexhermex]

"Killhope Lead Mining" sounds so Dickensian

[@melinmm3280]

This was me and my mum's favorite hobby when she was alive. I still treasure all our treasures we found. Enjoy each other, and thank you for bringing back such precious memories! 💗

[@Thornblooduser]

I have to say, this is the most wholesome channel I have ever stumbled upon. I really am enjoying your videos. You and your mom have a very nice chemistry and I could imagine the fun you guys have off camera! Your videos are always spot on for attention to detail and showing us the things you find without me wanting more. You have found the perfect balance of showing the sights as well as the awesome finds. I can not think of a better hobby than the one you and your mother share. Such a rich land of history and geographical diversity. Amazing!

[@deirdrepasko9056]

I absolutely agree! I could not say it any better!

[@thomassacramone5849]

Well said amen

[@begone6450]

Perfectly balance as all things should be -Thanos

[@karenhowatt4540]

oh i agree, just found the channel today and want them to adopt me lol x

[@azazkazi]

Your so right

[@beedumpling3820]

Ohhhhhhhhhh, this was just lovely! My mom used to take us to an opal deposit about 25 miles from where we lived in the Mojave Desert in California. We went with buckets and any sort of digging instruments we could come by to look for fire opal treasure! It was loads of fun and the anticipation of possibly finding a beautiful gem was the best! This gave me that same feeling! Thanks so much for taking us along with you! ♥ :)

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Opals! How amazing! So glad you liked our video - thank you so much for watching!

[@sonyafair2411]

Duds you and your mom every fine any opals??

[@beedumpling3820]

@@sonyafair2411 Sadly no. But I was a young child. It was always hot, and dusty, and even my mother's encouragement couldn't prevent me from losing interest after a few hours. lol

[@stadtjer689]

I love it

[@lisawilson2912]

You've both transported me to my dream world! We don't have crystal areas in NZ like you have but I was completely absorbed by it and the history of the old miners huts. Well done once again you two 👏

[@cindystechschulte2084]

Beautiful herkamer diamonds. What fun! I love seeing you two having fun together. What a special relationship.😀

[@stadtjer689]

"it has a gorgeous face on it hasn't it" "like me" lol funny mum You're both very cute

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Hehe... xx

[@madisonmyers1814]

Your channel is so incredibly wholesome and lovely to watch. Your excitement is just contagious!

[@deathtrance217]

I love to go back watch these older videos! They are so well made and her "B" role is so amazing. The days that they spend finding crystals and hiking through the Scottish countryside are so entertaining, they put you in a great mood just watching them. Thanks.

[@jonesjohnr9052]

Absolutely love these videos , takes my mind off the troubles of the world, thanks so much 🌞🌈💐😷

[@julianframe6683]

I would really like to see some of the jewellery you make with the stone you find please 😃👍

[@willmorley5859]

Lovely to see a mother and daughter doing some really positive bonding time and making a set of wholesome video clips, great stuff ladies. God bless you both. Do take care, and look forwards to seeing more of these.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Glad you enjoyed it xx

[@lenaepoppe6194]

That was a blast let's go again!!!!

[@whisperycub]

I love crystal hunting! This was a blast to watch!

[@debiagrue7752]

I love how all your adventures are with your Mom. You can see the deep bond you have with each other. It reminds me of the bond I had with my Mom I miss her so much. So treasure all the time you have together you never know what will happen the next day. Thank you for sharing your videos.

[@TheGuitologist]

Watched with my 9-year-old daughter. Thanks for the bonding experience.

[@glynpereira3256]

What beautiful gems the two of you are, and love love love the chemistry between you both.

[@cynguidry4023]

"Sometimes bird poo shows up florescent" 🤣

[@stephie161]

Your videos are so wholesome and interesting! I always feel cozy and happy after watching them :)

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Aww, that so nice to know! Thank you so much for watching!

[@brianstayton2595]

I love your adventures and all the glassblowing. The mini bottles are absolutely beautiful. My mom loves them. I look forward to seeing all of your adventures.

[@mrserinamber]

I would be on the ground crawling. Lucky ladies!

[@jackh.3052]

Lmao same

[@deborahduthie4519]

I love the hand forged metal findings that you have found.

[@barbielee7523]

Thank you ! I learn something wonderful and new every time I watch your episodes !❤️

[@kathleenstraube5356]

You have the best natural fun. The best things in life are truly free!

[@MaryLouTido]

Watching you and your Mom exploring together made my mind wander back to when my Mom and I used to spend the days together wandering old cemeteries and reading the headstones. Now that my Mom has passed on it is wonderful the have those memories. I hope you have many more years together to make memories.

[@garywilliams1759]

We loved this video. What a fabulous adventure and such kindness from a fellow crystal hunter ☺️

[@candacelindquist1805]

Wow, you ladies have a great eye for seeing those.

[@vikypixie5489]

🎶 “Lucy in the sky with diamonds” 💜 Loved that moment!

[@brendageorge9024]

I'm so 😊 HAPPY you guys bring us along I'm BK from TEXAS, YOU'RE adventures are so fun

[@marialourdessugpatan4229]

IM REALLY AMAZED . PLENTY OF STONE .I LIKE THE COLOR OF PURPLE . UR PLACE IS VERY PEACEFUL . ENJOY BOTH OF U . GOD BLESS UR FAMILY.

[@cherylkeller7079]

Wow! I would be going crazy trying to pick them all up. I just love purple💕. Amethyst is my birth stone. These look a lot like it. Would love to have some of these..

[@ravenshield56]

This is awesome again- I’m from warrington myself and live in an old quarry (village called lymm) which has a load of history- from fossils and dinosaur footprints. A friend of mine has a Victorian rubbish pit in his back garden which we dig up- there are thousands of bottles and such which to us now are treasures, weird to think to them they meant nothing. I wonder if in 500 years, a plastic coke bottle would be treasure 😅 I bloody hope not

[@tonywild6581]

That is amazing finding fluorite crystals in this country, I didn't think we had any like that.

[@patriciafisher1170]

Loved this post. Many years ago we lived in Glenn Innes NSW Australia and close by was Kingsgate mines. We would go there and pick up huge crystals off the ground. This brought back such lovely memories for me.

[@kaytakittle8457]

Beautiful! The music is a wonderful choice. I could just imagine little fairy sprites fluttering about. That fungus was stunning. Picture a cute baby fairy sitting on the top of the fungus 🧚‍♀️🍄such a peaceful place. Beautiful crystals

[@khall999]

Love you gals-- especially singing Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds!!! Always feel pure joy watching your content❣️

[@phyllisbowen3698]

That is a fascinating area and what a charming stream.

[@tinaharbit1806]

Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! I am in love with those purple crystals!

[@Bebbis77]

I love how you find so many things to do. Your video’s never disappoint.

[@aleta5873]

I found you ladies late. And I am enjoying going with you looking for gorgeous colorful crystals..Greetings from So. Cal...Thank you..

[@rheahandley3069]

Awesome crystals! They are so pretty. That is my favorite color--purple!

[@geri1864]

This was an exciting adventure ! Loved the beautiful stones, would have loved to be there finding these beautiful treasures! As always I enjoyed the music , the photography, your voice and seeing you and your mom together making memories! Thank you

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Aww, thank you so much!

[@lisathomas8916]

The gems are beautiful!❤️

[@annchung7707]

I love this....the natural sounds of nature....so soothing. And the crystals are beautiful.

[@weeu1]

So beautiful the purple shades of Fluorite crystals, day or night.

[@lori3978]

I can’t wait to see what you two make out of them. Keep your torches lit and I hope you share what you do with your newly found treasures... 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Bryan, what an amazing gift 🎁

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Made a necklace - will show it in a future video. Thanks so much for watching!

[@sarahbailey-sharp3772]

Just discovered your channel, absolutely love it. Thank you for sharing. It's been a dream of mine to do something like this, even just once. I can almost live that out watching your videos until one day I can try for myself 😊

[@gordslater]

10:55 probably part of a classifier screen/grid. Basically, a large seive for grading small fragments of rock.

[@AdirondackRuby]

I love that you said Herkimer Diamond, Alex. I'm from NY, just a few counties over from Herkimer where the "diamonds" are mined & where they are named for, so it felt like a "What a small world!" moment! I live up in the Adirondacks, which is itself very rich in garnets. I'm so glad I stumbled on your channel. I've been watching my way through the older videos, to catch what I've missed, and they are just lovely.

[@antoncolbo]

20:30 Looks like the end of an ore cart 23:18 Amazing how much pops out under the UV light. Very fascinating.

[@JustCardsBySara]

Love crystals and fluorite one of my faves

[@supersleuth3161]

wow, I would have loved to join you girls!! Sooo so many pretty stones !!! I would have taken them all ! Love to see you both having such a good time and the scenery is breathtaking. Love the editing also

[@AlexandraDollyWorld]

Love christal hunting stone look like amethist and roze quartz and mounthin chtistl love it all what you found👌👍💗

[@peggybrilli2642]

I really enjoyed your crystal quest! So beautiful and peaceful😊 Thanks for all you do. ❤❤❤

[@elainefeather9465]

Thank you , I enjoyed going on a gem hunt with you so much , it’s my idea of a perfect day out too ! Good clean muddy fun ! X

[@debbieduncan655]

OMG! Gail, I was just thinking about that song and you started singing it.

[@teresahamilton7801]

love the purple! another video i missed 4 yrs. ago but it popped up today & made my morning - thanx!

[@alidufster]

These videos are soooo fascinating! I want to go everywhere that you visit 😍

[@heidihalderman1118]

The Escutcheon looks like a stretched out wide heart. Very cool.

[@julierundlett2736]

Hello Alex and Gail, my new favorite. A miners tooth. Silly girls. Xo

[@halaluyahuahhomesteaders9550]

I don't think it would be wise going down there. So I have gone down here....lol. Sounds soooo much like me. Love it. 😂💖

[@MicaelaDesrosiers]

My new favorite channel!! Have watched every single one of your videos now and I’m patiently waiting for more 😍 I also go treasure hunting with my mum and dad and it’s really just the best! ❤️

[@hanafri8]

The purple crystals look a lot like Ametyst,which is abundant in Southern Africa.

[@andreanottellin2129]

I think these are "Blue John"ctystals,only two places in the world this Blue flourite is mined(my info is circa 1970,when I was there!)The other mine is in the US,but Im not sure where.There is amathyst there too.Hope this helps. Namasté.X🤗💖X.

[@motosaki]

Amethyst

[@andreanottellin2129]

@@motosaki Sorry if my spell-check is not on... The glowing bits are Blue John though,this is a Local term for the rare blue form of flouride.... Anyway,Thank you for assisting me with my English spelling!🤗 Namasté.💖X.

[@motosaki]

@@andreanottellin2129 no no sweetheart i wasnt trying to be rude sorry

[@andreanottellin2129]

@@motosaki No problem,I really am happy that you gave me the correct spelling,🤗. Don't Worry,I didn't take offence,or think you were rude,✨🙂. I'm sorry if I seemed that way,please accept my apologies,I say/write things that come out the wrong way!🤭 Have a Beautiful weekend hon,and bless your kind heart,for apologising,because of the misunderstanding!!💖Not everyone is so fast to do this,especially on social media! This gives me great hope for the humanity,and you've made me very happy!❤🤗. Namasté,sweetie.💖🙂.XXX.

[@j.k.rector9818]

I want to hop on a jet and fly to this spot to look for purple crystals!! Love the pirate hat, by the way 🏴‍☠️

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Haha, you should do some research into what minerals can be found in your erea! I love my hat, its called a 'tricorn' and they were popular in the 18th century.

[@marialourdessugpatan4229]

IM HAPPY WATCHING TO YOUR VEDEO IM REALLY AMAZED . GOD BLESS U IM FROM THE PHILIPPINES

[@lwwayne2357]

oh my! what a hall of gems. you made me feel like i was on holiday. thank you, for the fun.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you!

[@vanilla_late16]

I have just purchased stackable sapphire rings from Gail's shop! My 21st birthday is tomorrow so they are a birthday present to myself! Keep up the good work ladies from Canada. :)

[@ddouglas3860]

What a wonderful place to spend time scenery, history and crystals! 😊x

[@АлександрСкоропад-д8е]

Beautiful, inspiring video! Very beautiful crystals, but the most beautiful of them is you Alex!

[@mitchellschaff6520]

Thank you for the video I had so much fun watching it, those flourite crystals are amazing, glowing in the light so cool keep having fun so we can have fun much love Mitch from Minnesota.

[@tynevalleytreasure3805]

Thought I'd drop a line to say hi from me and the wife. We are in Northumberland not too far from you. Like yourselves we enjoy finding allsorts of stuff with allsorts of methods. My other half is a photographer a she's very impressed with your camera work. Keep up the good work and might see you knee deep in mud somewhere in the borders, Lol.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Hello! Nice to meet some "local" fellow treasure hunters! Thank you so much for watching!

[@0rluh]

so lucky! I love that none of your videos are ever the same. There's always something new to see and learn about.

[@tinyTears]

What a beautiful gift from Bryan . And I just love the crystals you found and Thankyou for taking us along with you. Best wishes to you both x

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Yes, it was very kind of him! thank you so much for watching and best wishes to you too!

[@metaldetectingengland]

Wonderful to see those lovely earth treasures ..again a super fun adventure ! I'm 57 and when I was about 14, I used to find blue John chrystal in an old quarry ..in Derbyshire ..happy hunting to you both.

[@padraicodomhnall2146]

What an incredible place! At first glance it looks like an almost desolate landscape, yet we find it scattered with lovely little earth jewels. The moment you switched on the torches was a magical moment and I thought you described it so well "like a galaxy". Thank you showing us around ladies, I really enjoyed it.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you!

[@wassupmahdudes8407]

Omg I went to the blue john mines in Derbyshire, oh I do recommend that trip the scenery is gorgeous and you can see the fossils and history it is amazing to think that they are still mining it today! Btw blue john is a beautiful gemstone

[@bigmamma6946]

Wonderful experience loved it all. Thank you for taking me out and on this amazing journey together today. God bless you both. Loved it.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thanks for coming along with us again! x

[@nervebotgaming1663]

beautiful scenery and you two are gorgeous

[@patriciastacpoole5928]

Would love to see what you make out of these lovely treasures you both have found! You are very lucky to spend this quality time with your Mum! Consider yourself very blessed!! 💞🇦🇺

[@dannyobrian5957]

Voice of an angel lovely lass thanks for sharing your adventures

[@babybyrd2121]

That was so much fun! And such lovely crystals, I can’t wait to see the jewelry you make with these. Thanks for taking me with you!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thanks for joining us!

[@boatmanshuzz4030]

You and your mum are wonderful. You gave me the gem hunting bug

[@robertgardiner878]

Hi from Oklahoma...another wonderful video..i enjoy them thank u for sharing ur adventures with us..look foward to ur next one..

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you so much!

[@tarnisment7400]

i think this is my new favorite channel

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Aww, thank you! xx

[@california3186]

You two have me so excited I’m going to see if California has any beaches here good for some sea glass and mineral stones!!!

[@catherinethompson2525]

I am also in California I know Northern California has some good beaches, I have gone to agate beach a long time ago And then there is always try to find gold, metal detecting etc...

[@jeanettebrinkerhoff1059]

@@catherinethompson2525 where in northern California? We are going to be up near Fort Brag in April and I desperately want to find a piece of beach glass (that I can actually take home).

[@catherinethompson2525]

@@jeanettebrinkerhoff1059 I am in Southern California Not Northern, but I know they have some good beaches up there, you would have to research There is I think Agate beach

[@wmrustycox]

Such a wonderful adventure you had.. thank you for sharing !

[@eringemini7091]

Aloha from Kauai! This video was from a year ago, but as s a new sub, I'm trying to catch up! I had never heard of this pretty glowing stone before, so looked up its uses. I guess it was mined for industrial reasons, helping with the process of "smelting." As a crystal, it is said to assist in; "easing tension headaches, enhances the immune 👍system, helps bones & teeth, eases arthritis, and aides in the treatment of bone marrow illnesses" It says it also helps to heal scars both emotional and physical. It goes on to say it can help with sore throats, ulcers, and stomach upsets and insomnia. Wow, all that, and its very pretty, both in the daytime, and at night!

[@freestylingphilhayesmetald2841]

I've really enjoyed your shows Thank you xxx

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

When I found your channel I was just hooked! I didn't know what mudlarking was or had any idea. This video like all of your videos is just informative entertaining and not just that it just gives you a good feeling. Thank you so much Gail and Alex 😍👀💗🇺🇸

[@kiwisweet5520]

i want to go to one of these places with my mom when we visit scotland this spring! (from usa) so cool

[@dianaflegal4495]

Wow- amazing finds in a beautiful place

[@shinysunlight]

Your videos are so lovely and i enjoy watching them. Thank you!

[@avaloch9345]

Hello Ladies; My late wife and I had visited the Herkimer Diamond Mines in New York. They are just a few miles West of the Massachusetts State line on Interstate 90. They charge a small fee if you choose to dig, but many very small crystals can be found in the tailings and in the nearby stream. Thank you so much for your lovely video's and the wonderful photography. I have been watching all of them over and over again for the past three days and nights. So glad I found you! Please take care on your journeys and watch for hidden mine shafts..Allen

[@juliapilcher5834]

Again, love your videos, very relaxing, you can almost feel the history of the land. Love watching you both hunt treasures, amazing how much beauty the earth has.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Yes, the Earth has so much beauty! Thanks so much for watching!

[@cplatter38]

You two ladies are wonderful! Not to be weird or anything, I am quite smitten! Kindred spirits are hard to find, I love looking for odd little treasures, rocks and relics too, thank you for taking us along on your adventures... my kids have been begging me to start filming our own adventures here in Alaska... it's just so hard to film when there's fun things to do! Thank you again for taking the time to record your fun! Keep up the great work!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you so much! It is something we have always done. We just decided to start filming it to share our adventures with others!

[@AgateDad]

Those are some amazing finds!! Love the purple, such an amazing color for crystals! Thank you so much for sharing, really enjoyed the adventure with you both!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Aww, thanks for watching again! We had a lot of fun!

[@AgateDad]

@@NorthernMudlarks I bet! Looked like a blast!

[@15thCenturyJohn]

Really enjoyed this video, mines minerals/crystals it bought back some great memories of fluorite hunting with my Grandfather who was a miner down here in the deepest depths of Cornwall. Very relaxing and stress relieving first class video. Many thanks.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thanks so much!

[@kathydavies6746]

I really enjoyed watching you find the crystals. Amethyst is my birth stone. The purple stones i have seen in my years have been all of different shades. The darker ones are quite expensive. Have fun making your jewelry and creating something interesting from the iron bits.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

We're happy to hear you liked our adventure! These fluorite crystals look very similar to amethyst. Mum makes some jewellery from these crystals and we will be posting a video of that soon

[@Dove96]

Can't wait to see what you make with the metal finds. What a lovely gift from the US. I live in Canada and dug Herkimers in Herkimer. It was FUN!

[@TeddyTegu]

Wow, just wow..you go on the most awesome adventures and find the greatest stuff..Love, Love the countryside and old structures too. Looks like such great fun to explore.

[@catherinethompson2525]

They look like Amethyst stones, flourite is great for stress reliever And protection, I have a green with purple bracelet I wear love the colors

[@aoifescott8589]

Glowing crystals sound interesting!😂🎉🤯