Rings, clay pipes & other artefacts found in the Thames - Mudlarking with Nicola White & the Gang

[@landjgoff]

Nicola, keep showing the birds of the Thames. Love your videos and the history of what your find. Keep going, I'll be watching.

[@kelvinstewart9437]

Love the shot of the Canadian tourists at the beginning,it looks like you were giving them a guided tour.

[@kentuckylady2990]

Kelvin Stewart , those beautiful birds are a pest species in my area. They are here year round

[@kelvinstewart9437]

Vive la Canadienne

[@joshgarrity4068]

@@kentuckylady2990 same here in Boulder Colorado . I had to put an effort into changing the bike routes I used for both getting to work and pleasure after there had been so much goose poop no matter how often it was cleaned up that I got splattered with some on my bike lol. Almost got me in the face!! I've held a serious grudge on them since...

[@markandrews302]

Nicola I was thinking to myself, "she's going to pick up that plastic, I know she is..." and you did not disappoint as usual. 1962 was a great year, according to my Mom, my siblings didn't think so, another mouth to feed in the house. Another grand video, thank you for bringing us along on your adventures!

[@SallyAnn191]

Hi Mark, you have the same name as my brother.

[@SallyAnn191]

He's Mark Andrews as well.

[@carolreynolds3650]

Dear Niki, what a fun trip!, Just watched Si find a Roman bowl, & now that mourning ring Mike found, like you Brits say, I'm "Gob Smacked"!!!!! I'm enthralled with your history, & just to be able to find it lying around on Old Mother Thames, is fantastic!! Thank you, it's been fun, fun, fun¡!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Spending 30 minutes or so with Nicola, and friends, with the Thames, with London -- a clay pipe here and there, a coin or two, some fascinating shards of pottery -- and more -- that's when I can relax and "Everything is right with the world." Thank you Nicola!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Glad to hear it! x

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

@@nicolawhitemudlark -- Great stories go along with your adventures, your friends, your discoveries as they happen and your research into your finds. *THAT'S* what makes you Queen of the Mudlarks! Or, as the ancient Romans would say, "Regina inventionis thesauri magni limus" :-)

[@vilstef6988]

I enjoyed the Canada Goose parade at the beginning.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

yes I loved that too!

[@vilstef6988]

@@nicolawhitemudlark We have a fair sized river going through my city and probably hundreds of ponds built all around the city in the past 30 years. We have several thousand Canada Geese here who are full-time residents. There are V's criss-crossing the city at all times of year.

[@constancemiller3753]

Me too! My nine year old son has his goose journal here in Edmonton complete with feathers and down. We wondered where they'd gone🍁because you can't cancel thier flights 🌍

[@vilstef6988]

@@constancemiller3753 I always enjoy watching them, whether in the air or on the ground. Because of the pretty much ideal environment, they have lots of bugs and other goose forage in the summer, and after harvest, there's lots of field corn kernels and soybeans in the bare fields. It would not surprise me if they went as far as 50 miles outside Des Moines in all directions.

[@clockwork9827]

@@constancemiller3753 😉

[@Gaming.with.Benjamin]

Your so lucky to live near there.Here in Maine,USA we don’t find anything old on the beaches. Love all the old clay pipes

[@tracyriordan7011]

I literally laughed out loud when you found the Im Busy CD, with the song "Leave Me Alone" on it!! That was priceless! You reaction to it was priceless too! You are soooo sweet and kind and I think truly shocked over this message in the mud you found! ( : I loved it soooo much great finds Mike Cuff and everyone! Live when you team up with Mudlarking friends! ( :

[@pihoihoi]

Thanks for picking up that plastic. Birds can get it around their neck and then they can't feed anymore. I once found a dead seagull on the beach with those plastic rings around it's neck. Still makes me sad when I think about it.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

yes, it's very sad indeed

[@LedgerAndLace]

You read my mind with that plastic! THANKS for picking it up, Nicola! Also, the ring with the face is Shirdi Sai Baba.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! 😘

[@theresabraddock9310]

I think that one person CAN make a difference. Finding and researching lost history and sharing with the world, being creative and charming and caring and at the same time cleaning up the environment! Nicola White IMO is one person that HAS made a difference! She went from searching for pop bottles for ice cream benefits as a child to Mudlarking Artiste extraordinaire!

[@lisaheisey6168]

That CD, saying "Leave Me Alone" & "I'm Busy" would be perfect to hang on the outside of a work or hobby room door. Lol

[@dbcooper-alltimehideandsee6223]

In a world that's been turned upside down, from a place overtaken by madness thank you for sharing some simple pleasures. It's just the respite I need now and then. Consider yourself hugged.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you

[@dbcooper-alltimehideandsee6223]

@@nicolawhitemudlark sorry if the hug was over the top.

[@austenmckenna5555]

I found the history of the mourning ring so fascinating! I think I might like a ring engraved with the year "2020 pandemic" or something like that to commemorate our global pandemic! Then when I get tired of the ring I can throw it into the Thames for a future mudlarker to find! Then the future mudlarker can tell the people about the ring coming from our era. Also enjoyed you tellng us where the word quarantine derives from! Have to mention I love your hair color..I see you've been over to your hairdresser to have your hair done! It looks gorgeous!

[@claireybobs2362]

I love how random bits of broken pottery can reveal little surprises! They are so beautiful in their own unique way 💖☺️

[@robchilders]

I look forward weekly to your show Nicola. Love the effort you put into learning the history of the objects you find and the backstory of those who produced them.

[@TheAuntieBa]

What a lark! My spirits rise when I see a new video by you! I really love looking at all your collections; particularly the rings and pipes. All the best from this ancient Yank! ❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@CommercialVehicle]

I believe you are growing younger and more vivacious with every post. Hearts and smiley faces.

[@claycountybrian5645]

Greetings from Clay County, Missouri, USA! 40 days, hmmmmm Learn something new everyday, .................. IF I'm humble enough Thanks again! Luv the nature shots, especially the seal. 10 thumbs up! \m/ later

[@Paulsupraxjr]

Fascinating I learn something new each time I watch your postings.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Paul

[@lindagomez3114]

You have fine and Fowl (😁) weather! Love watching you!!!

[@lostinthemoment19]

I honestly would watch multiple videos of you panning over your find trays narrating little stories 😊

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

OK! noted. Will do some similar

[@BMW7series251]

Lovely video. Thanks Nicola. Great to see you creeping up to the 100K subs. x....

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you John!

[@MrVxrman]

Nice evening entertainment Nicola. Many thanks 😃🥂👍🏻

[@susanpye9821]

Nicola you never disappoint with your videos I don’t watch much tv now I only watch mudlark thank you so much

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

ah glad you enjoy them Susan x

[@SocialStudiesMane]

This segment is pure soul treat 💜 Thank you kindly for the educational journey ! Love the very end of the video 😂🥰

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you!

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

The Shard is quite beautiful lit up! It must be especially magical, being on the shore at night!

[@kitchenworker446]

I have to tell you Nicola, I came across your channel by chance, binge watched all your videos and then got more and more interested, found Si finds, Northern Mudlarks, Tom Burleigh, the Johnson's, Kit and caboodler's and more. I also discovered that what I had been doing for years actaully had a name- MUDLARKING. I watch all the mudlarkers and have found loads of bottles and artefacts - some of which I have sold n Etsy and Ebay which has now meant that I am gradually paying off my credit card!!! Thank you Nicola for leading me off on this path!!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

That's wonderful Jan! xx

[@hughbiggar5708]

I am always amazed at your alacrity. Thank you for keeping on. Keeping on for those of us who live vicariously through your discoveries and your wonderful research.🌹❤️

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Hugh

[@Zandain]

Lovely, soft video this time - wonderful rings for so many different occasions ie: the mourning rings, such a poignant message 🖤 Thank you, Nic - love from Denmark 🌸💕

[@leehodgson8804]

Hello and greetings from Canada Nicola🙂 I have been watching you and Si for about 6 months now. I don't comment much, I wanted you to know that I love your videos, all your hard work to get them out in a timely fashion! Thank you so much!

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

It's beautiful to see London with blue skies -- I think that when I was there in the mid-1970's there was a law against blue skies! Cheers!

[@rebeccatopken6532]

The button: a dragon holding a trident? You do know many if us anxiously await our sunday morning dose of your video?

[@Beth_D]

Or Sunday evening if you're here in the UK! 🇬🇧

[@MonkeySpitone]

Is it meant to be a Sea 'Lion'?

[@crickethancock6676]

I think its a sea horse holding a trident.

[@darrenblake2362]

@@Beth_D An Essential part of my (and probably quite a lot of people's) Plans for the day😄

[@PiraticalBob]

I, too think that the figure represents a manticore, although it could be a representation of Geryon, as seen in the Cadiz Memorial in Westminster: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%A1diz_Memorial

[@jonesjohnr9052]

Hello again !!! Thanks for another exciting adventure 🌸..... fun fun fun 🌈

[@georgemanley8247]

I love the red striped blouse, very fetching! I enjoy the scenery and nature shots you include

[@christineaygin6701]

Great as per usual Nicola, looking forward to your walk through the park one day ..... to rake me back xx

[@malagastehlaate230]

Sounds like a lucky day! A Ring... and a very lovely button, a pipe or two and some geese to share your day with.

[@grandee4383]

I cannot tell you how happy I was to find a new Sunday video because it was my 59th birthday. What better gift than a new video of yours sweet lady!! I never tire of searching the Thames with you Nicola!!!

[@superbellabeau]

I love the CD find! You're definitely busy Nicola! Jewellery would be a great find but you can't go past your amazing pipes! 😊💖

[@Tipper1941]

I do find it fascinating when you catch sight of a seal in such an urban area. Very special.❤️

[@landrews7280]

I cannot believe how many clay pipes you find! You have a great eye for spotting cool stuff in that muck!

[@joyceclark8476]

Magnificent picture of the tall pointed building during day and just slides right into night shot. Love the blue light at the top of it. Very nicely done. Again enjoyed your video. Love all the stories from history. Nice seeing Si, Matt and Cuffs. Thank you . ARROW *🎱. 🇺🇸. ❤️

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you!

[@susanbarnettkiengsir]

@@nicolawhitemudlark what is that building? Us from the USA would like to know.

[@WatchMeChangeMyLifee]

Susan Barnett-Kiengsiri that is The Shard :)

[@mariaflores4804]

I can't stop watching your channel, the content is so fun, interesting people, areas, artifacts,and a history lesson, all in one. Loving it‼️ I never look around the beach for artifacts but now I will.

[@marionbowler5440]

Excellent as always Nicola, did you see Si's lovely Roman pot, smashing. Keep looking. Stay safe. 🇨🇦🐘😘

[@susanbdusan2785]

Heh. Maybe don't use the word, "smashing," next to "pot".

[@Funfamilyoz]

Another awesome video, thank you Nicola. Wow some incredible finds!! The ring Mike found is amazing, especially to have all that information on it 😊

[@eithnegriffin5336]

so pleased you picked up the plastic ! you are turning me into a mud larker!

[@PecanRanch]

Thank you ! Always enjoy your posts! Cheers

[@normajeancaballero7959]

Nicola...I could watch you walking along the Thames while recording while pointing at items of interest. Have a Blessed and Wonderful Day 🙏😁🙏😇🙏😎🙏

[@52memor]

I'm amazed........ You've got such a good eye for spotting things. I would never had seen the corner of that plaque you pulled out of the mud. :)

[@sheiladickerson5198]

I learn so much from you! Thanks Nicola! Hope you find the things you desire!🌺👍♥️

[@susangosling6122]

Hi Nichola, always great to watch your videos, loved the night shots of London, such a magic city. X

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Susan! X

[@Lougallops]

Thanks so much Nicola. Great info and history with your finds. I imagine the energy in your studio from all of these objects, some very personal. I wonder if a psychic could tell you about the personal or historical context of them. Stay well. Stay safe. See you next week.

[@susanbdusan2785]

What an interesting idea!

[@ruthbond1581]

Hi Nicola I am from Newfoundland Canada 🇨🇦 and I just wanted to let you know that watching your videos has made me want to explore the beaches and rivers here. Mind you I don’t expect to find anything as amazing as your finds but wish me luck.

[@alexcarle8086]

Obsessed with momento mori especially with the plaited hair... a dream find 🧚‍♀️

[@nhcheyenne7919]

Great video, Nicola. Stunning videography!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you!

[@patsutherland7284]

Up to now, I've been impressed with your pipe finds, but those rings trump the pipes! The fake diamond is beautiful. The one with five stones looks like the style of rings in our family. Apparently a sea captain in the family came back with a pouch of rubies. Lots of them turned out to be garnets. They still made beautiful rings. Love the stories ❤️

[@hattyburrow716]

Pat Sutherland Garnets were once, and in my opinion still should be, more valued than rubies

[@mishellehardy9556]

I got my 80 yr old mom addicted to watching your videos and she likes Si-Finds as well

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Excellent! Please say hi to your mum from me x

[@jessjulian9458]

Those geese were in my back yard on Tuesday with about 100 others. I always look forward to seeing you Nicola. Stay safe.

[@Chuck88vert]

Your videos are so much fun to watch.i cant believe all the history on that river.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you

[@sdcoinshooter]

You are so lucky living where humans have been manufacturing artifacts for a couple thousand years. I live on the West Coast of the US. YOU, find a Roman coin, or a 15th century artifact and say: (me trying, but failing miserably to imitate a British accent) “Oh that’s quite nice isn’t it?” And go on about your day. ME, I find a 1955 Penny with my metal detector and scream: “Woo Hoo!” Do a 10 minute victory dance and show everyone I can see, whether or not they care; (I get some pretty strange looks and the odd occasion where the police are called).

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

ha ha that is funny! yes, I know we are very fortunate.

[@sdcoinshooter]

Nicky L - Yes, you are right, there ARE some interesting sites I can search, my best find ever is a Spanish 4 Reale piece (silver coin) from an old trading post dated 1732. I theorize it was dropped in the late 18th century (out in the desert). I have also found a Native American stone bowl, which a university investigated and said it could be anywhere from 800 to 2,000 years old, so there IS stuff to find. But compared to this river, they are few and far between. Nicole walks 100 yards and finds artifacts from 50 to 2,000 years old, I AM JEALOUS!!!!!

[@shivaunt71]

Ha ha, that's brilliant. Horses for courses. 👍

[@patriciabarron3401]

Hi Nic...the c.d..made me laugh...go away im busy...and there's you mudlarking....im luving my mondays with you and Si....xxxx

[@evverrette1]

ok I had to put down my peanut butter n honey sandwich. pause the video. wash my hands so I could tell you my grand father died on May 25, 1973. at first the solemn music you chose made me sad but now it's perfect for this video. thanks for yet another pleasurable half hour. : - )

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you and here's to your grand father 💗

[@fiberotter]

Loved the opening with the parade of your homies!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! yup, my home geese :)

[@amandabell8827]

Interesting video Nicola, thanks for showing your ring collection. Jewellery is something I never seem to find and it was a real pleasure to see yours x

[@Michelle-tk9jq]

Always a treat to open KZbin and see a new video! Great views of the wildlife and cityscape. Thank you Nicola for giving us a bright spot in our week. ☀️

[@padraicodomhnall2146]

Thank you for posting Nicola. I had never heard of mourning rings before!

[@rochelleb973]

I love that ring. How beautiful. Such a awesome find

[@janicecooper875]

Hi Nicola, boy you got my heart racing when l saw all those rings, naturally, being a jeweller l was all a gog. You could do a talk at whatever jewellery schools there are in London, and have all the students excited and enthused. Thanks for showing them to us. Good work.

[@padego58]

Thanks for another lovely trip through time, just what this rather stressed out lad needed. Great stuff.

[@kelly623]

Nic! TY so much for a great hunt, and showing some of your past finds. Looking forward to the next larking adventure! Kelly/Indiana

[@woodrose50]

Love the idea of the mourning ring

[@catherinemoore1426]

Oh How I love Sunday, Nicola another awesome video, nice seeing Simon and Matt, meeting Mike , keep them coming my love and stay safe ❤️🇨🇦

[@alanjones8644]

an old penny from the year was i was born lovely video again nic x

[@aumetalmental8403]

Great history lesson about that ring.😎✌️

[@lovelyskull3483]

Wonderful video, thank you Nicola☮️🇨🇦

[@MsHopper6]

I just LOVE your history lessons!!! Getting to England was always on my bucket list,and during the pandemic, I discovered that I am 60% English,and the rest is Irish and Scottish,and here I am in the States !!!!! So please keep up the lessons,and I'll be glued!!! Please tell all the Larkers that I said Hi!!! Thanks for all your hard work! Sincerely,Tinker White

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! X

[@neildudley5446]

Hello Nicola, I just Sunday's when I get to watch your video's. The Canadian tourists can quite gentle creatures, but they can be nasty when guarding their young. Love the shots of the city also makes me want to come home, I used to live there when I was younger in Weymouth. Looking forward to another Sunday when you do it all over again, Take care and have a great week, Neil.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Neil

[@debcattell7059]

Love your video Nic ❤👍 And love the geese at the beginning of your video. You always capture the wildlife around the Thames in your videos and I love it, so cool ❤😊 thanks for sharing 👍

[@jacobvazquez7510]

It’s cool to see the different designs on pipes. they treated there pipes kinda like how we treat Bic lighters today.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Yes that's so true!

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I actually love some of the colors on the pipes as soon as you dig them up. Too bad you can't fire one before it turns white. That long one was really pretty!

[@joshgarrity4068]

A friend and I enjoy a pipe of good tobacco together every time we meet up as a little kind of ritual we've been doing for some years now, ever since we spent 2 full seasons together in total solitude on a mountain tending to a large property. We both developed a fascination for the old clay pipes as well and found on Etsy there are alot of folks who carry on the tradition of making them in that very style. Take a peek, they're also very cheap even foe the long or detailed ones. And you're also supporting a small business and keeping a tradition alive.

[@christhompson4270]

Hi from Western Australia 👋👋glad to see you well. Great finds all round 👏👏👏👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@zanneBC]

My cat, Babe Raan, enjoyed watching the geese at the beginning of your video. Something for everyone!

[@Dempo1000]

always look forward to your videos :-)

[@jerrihanson1593]

I’ve seen you with Si lots of times, didn’t know you had your own channel, so now I subscribe to you as well. First of all I love your pink boots. Loved your ring collection. I live in the US and used to go to the river with a friend, we didn’t have as many treasures to find, he was into bottles, I would look for heart shaped rocks, really thin rocks. It was so fun searching, that’s why I love your videos so much, the thrill of the search.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Jerri!

[@gregbolitho9775]

So your stunt person climbed the ladder 10:30in and you filmed it? Then you waved from the top? 10:55in Now that gets my seal of approval! Phantom comic book hero also wore a skull ring, similar to yours. 26:13in The Merlion with Trident. P.Busy Low. Leave me alone I'm Busy, seems to watch Tv and ignore his kid, before goin into the bathroom to sing in the mirror. Anybody who has 2 phones is usually a Doctor. P.Busy maybe a Doctor of Music [?] Nice job Nicola, Thanks m8!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you very much Greg! xx

[@danndehn1081]

Simply continue to thoroughly enjoy your efforts, finds, video, artwork and your personality! You’re always a treasure to watch! Thank you, from the states!

[@maarinabudd]

Beautiful footage of the Canadian Geese at the start of your video -made me giggle bless them!!! When you picked up the second alphabet Plaque there was something in the mud to the left that looked like a spur or an Oar eye from a boat I'm not sure but it looked interesting?? Well done for picking up and removing that plastic drinks can holder I kept saying "Please pick it up Nicola, -please pick it up" and you did indeed pick it up to remove it from harms way! 🤗👏👏 Loved the footage of the Seal in the water by Southwark Bridge, I heard that one had been spotted at the end of last week but I wasn't so lucky to see it 🙂 It was lovely to see footage of your night lark with Simon, Matt and Mike on part of the thames foreshore that I sometimes go to. Mike's Mourning Ring is lovely! Love that CD that you found -that made me laugh along with your initial reaction of "Yes, I am busy." That CD is so you! 😍 x.

[@patsutherland7284]

Yes, I thought it looked like a spur, too.

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thanks Marina, yes I noticed it when I watched the video back (the spur thing). Not sure what it was. I was just in the right place at the right time to see the seal. Very fortunate! x

[@maarinabudd]

@@nicolawhitemudlark Knew you'd pick the plastic can holder up when you saw it, I picked up two of the nasty things the other day when I was mudlarking, one had become ensnared on a bit of rusty iron cable and the other was making its way along the waters edge with the out going tide (I nearly fell in trying to grab it but managed to retrieve it 🙂). It's the volume of plastic bottles and plastic tops, plastic lighters and cable ties that I pick up that astound me x.

[@sallya.2412]

Interesting information on the rings and the word quarantine. I like when you give a history behind the things you find. Thank you.

[@jackiebeans2689]

As always, a very interesting selection of finds!! Thanks!💕

[@samuraifool912]

Wow, this Ex Londoner is Seriously impressed with the Beauty of the Thames at Night. It didn't look like that in 1979 when I left or last saw it..! Great Video Nic. Thx for your efforts in Bringing it to us..! Cheers kim in Oz.😎

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you!

[@titanictinker2832]

Thank you for your videos. Love learning about history. 👍😊❤️🕊

[@daveyjoweaver5183]

I Loved the goose intro to this video Nicola! The Thames is a historical treasure trove to say the least! Have you ever wondered what amazing artifacts may be waiting in the mud beneath the water? It truly is a record from the earliest days to our plastic present. Having experience with metal detecting, dump rooting for bottles and scanning beaches, banks fields and abandon basements and attics, I am all too aware of the bucket of trash found for every treasure. And also the importance of ridding the search field of such rubble. The ring that Mike found? What a treasure and what a terrible time it represents. And Thanks to your fellow Larkers as well, Mike Matt and that famous Bottle Cutting Mud Lover Luck inna Mucker himself, Si Finds! Did they pay you to include them? I mean after all, you are the Pipe Queen of the River Thames! I also find it interesting that so many pieces of pottery and china have figures of people or animals. In finding things myself over the years and digging hole when detecting, I'd find the most interesting non metallic objects like, clay marbles and pottery shards. I also found, just as a side note, that I'd have better luck with my detector when around the full moon. The moon creates tides and apparently better signals with metal objects. So now I request that you all find gold coins and other historical golden objects this summer to make up for the restricted days lost. It would only be fair to your fans, eh? In the meantime, Grand Things in the Mud and Muck on the shores of the River of Luck and Love, Light and Peace of course! DaveyJO in Pa.

[@nigelkavanagh2048]

Great vid nic, you climbing up the ladder was a real treat😘

[@sherryrector2275]

As usual enjoyed the video. Love your red and white top. Stay healthy and enjoy the days.

[@Spitalhatch]

Thanks for another terrific video Nicola. It was quite a thrill to come across this one the same day that it was posted - and it already has more than 13000 views! Love the new jersey as well!

[@monjiaitaly]

Always a pleasure :).

[@lorimangold2890]

I love your eclectic studio treasures, I hope that you have remained healthy throughout these crazy times

[@melw2100]

Thank you for picking up the plastic!

[@bigboxbobby2]

Whoa Nic a different colour stripes top - blimey pushing the boat out or what? Another very entertaining one. thanks

[@rogerdempsey7227]

I am joy your videos the information and the connection to everything you find makes it awesome finding the history is awesome👍🙏