A HOARD of 350 YEAR-OLD relics found on the Thames foreshore whilst Mudlarking

[@t.kraemer871]

I found your Si-finds videos through watching Nicola White’s Tideline Art vids, and I’m fascinated with the history of the items you find on the shore of the Thames!! Thank you for sharing all the historical details of things like cloth seals and Roman pottery. You and Nicola are part of my weekly info-tainment fun. Cheers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U. S.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@connieward8608]

Nicola is such a joy to watch, every pipe she finds I swear she does it to make me happy! lol

[@vivienanderson603]

Love your advice “don’t die” - sometimes you crack me up 😂

[@Sifinds]

Hehe

[@Teresa-ih4sn]

So glad to hear that you do remove trash from the shores! That's not stuff you'll find 100 yrs from now! Good day for you today too! Thank you for taking us along!

[@Sifinds]

My pleasure Teresa. Save our Oceans ✌🏻

[@harridan.]

i recently discovered a group of people in Namibia who chase down fur seals with large nets, wrestle and then sit on them and remove plastic strapping, fishing line, illegal gill netting, etc which has usually become deeply embedded in the flesh around their necks, always a deep open wound, sometimes cutting all the way to the bone. also very large shark fish hooks piercing tongues, cheeks, etc. the seals have a good chance of recovery without infection in the salt water. Ocean Conservation Namibia. their videos are amazing, they are making a difference and they need our help,

[@harridan.]

i love your videos, i learn so much! i forgot to say that in my earlier post

[@wildlifeathome]

@@harridan. I've seen them saving the seals, great bunch of people.

[@TheCuggsmeister]

I was wondering how much of a loss losing one penny would be in 1915. Did a bit of research and around that time it would buy you a loaf of bread, a pint of milk or a postage stamp. So it's the equivalent of losing around £1 in today's money in case anyone is interested.

[@Andrew-m5p4s]

Sadly a lot back then

[@dianecroitor9933]

Simon - I just watched you in the feature done by CBS Morning TV here in America! How awesome that you are now an International SUPER STAR. I also so enjoyed you out magnet fishing recently with the OutKast Crew of Peaky Dippers, Rusty Nuts, Dudley Dippers, Sonik and Northants. Congratulations!!!!

[@MAGNETMISSION]

I really like how you identify the stuff and add all the history behind it. Quite enjoyable!!

[@jameshollyoak8230]

I’m obsessed with all this-mud larking , spent two days , watching most of your vlogs , so well put together, I’m learning so much

[@lisestanley4330]

The zipper thing looks a lot like part of an old conveyor belt . I saw some very old ones in a canning plant here once.

[@sjs260563]

yeah looks like and old bit of conveyor belt where they joined the ends together

[@Sifinds]

Nice one cheers. Yeah seen them on gold rush now you mention it

[@Windhover21]

When I was a wee pup on the farm we still had some old machinery that was driven with canvas belts off of the flywheel of older tractors. That is definitely the metal "lacing" used to join the ends together to make a loop, but I've never seen a belt that wide. Perhaps a belt used to load or off load cargo on ships?

[@jeremiahkindel9301]

I came here comment the same thing. They are still used in industrial conveyor belts. I have installed many. The way it works is you have the metal loops come in a strip. kind of like long staple. You cut the belt material to length. Slide the "staple" loop in the crimper. Manually crank it and forces the metal loops into the ends of the belt. Install the belt to were the metal loops interlock. Run a metal rod through the continuous hole created by the interlocking loops. Tension the belt and you have a new conveyor belt. I hope that makes sense.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks for joining the lark! For more muddy mayhem CLICK HERE!⭐kzbin.info/www/bejne/maLMgIywnLGHoZI👍🏻🐾🧡

[@CraigTom-so2vt]

afternoon Si and all

[@eileenmcconnell738]

Hey Si, it's so amazing to see the fabric tags. It really surprises me that they have held up after so many years. They bring history alive. I like the toy dish the best.

[@elainedavies8485]

Brilliant finds ! Can't believe how you can indentify things amongst all the stones etc... an eagle eye !!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Elaine! It takes years of practice 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@peterstone9316]

A metal detector helps!

[@charlesperez9976]

A story for you,Si. My first moment,mudlarking,I made my way down the slimiest,greenest steps,so exited to embark on my adventure. I was at the bottom 3 steps,and I slipped and fell on my ass,along with my right shoulder!! I was proudly wearing your Bethlehem 5 spark t shirt,which,to this day,has a mud stain on the right side shoulder blade!! Minutes later,I found my first find,a tiny clay pipe,circa early 1600’s. What a day,I shall never forget it.

[@charlesperez9976]

Ooh! I know the location of where you made those finds! I won’t tell. It’s right by where I fell on my ass,and subsequently found the 17th century pipe bowl! It still has the precious mud packed in the bowl,I cannot bring myself to extract it.

[@Sifinds]

Oh dear haha, we've all done it

[@avacadman2155]

Ello me ole lubber Si! Love seeing all you find! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@LancashireLarks]

Looking forward to this after the football👍

[@51vvince]

zip thing iis used to join two ends of a conveyor belt like interlaced fingers and a steel wire pushed through it

[@Sifinds]

Nice one dude 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@sandylee9564]

Those sneaky tides always concern me. Today was a great adventure, thank you Si for sharing with us.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Sandy! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@mirkatu3249]

We love watching your mud-ventures! 😻

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@lewisnapton8399]

No one is showing history to British children better than you! Well done, Si !

[@markshellenbarger9986]

At 22:15 in the video, the thing with all of the wire loops is one side of a conveyor belt splice. The other side would look the same and to finish the splice you would interlock the loops and slide in the spline that is partially there to finish the connection. Still used today.

[@TonyRound73]

Absolutely definitely...after nearly 30 years of fitting these connecting fasteners to rubber / leather conveyor belts I've seen them all and this is definitely correct

[@lancebarker8980]

Dead right mate

[@avacadman2155]

Si, you are finding some really great items today!! Love it! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Ava! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@heidiavera5071]

Morning Si what a wonderful day

[@Sifinds]

Morning Heidi! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@marionbowler5440]

Loved the green glass, and as always excellent Si. Love mudventures.🇨🇦🍁😎👍

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Marion! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@elizabethingram9784]

I love Sunday mornings cuz Si’s on. Hi! from San Diego, CA, USA! 😊

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Liz 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@therineclick8130]

Si It's Cathy from Seattle, I have a question for you, I told you I'm almost 75 years old now and I was wondering how much do a pack of cigarettes cost in London ????. They are over $9.00 here in Washington state USA !!!! Love your videos, can hardly wait for your new ones you're the best !!! God bless, love to all. Love it when your buddy Nicola mudlarks with you, you two always make me smile !!!, Cathy from Seattle ...

[@PaulaSmith-vg9ez]

Around the same I think nowadays!

[@helenalderson6608]

Wow! That was a great exploration day

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Helen! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@janehindle12]

Never ceases to amaze what the river feels like giving up. Great collection of finds today.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@juliaforsyth8332]

Imagine if you could divert the Thames for a few weeks and go mudlarking! Must be a ton of finds under the water.

[@janelovesy2399]

Fantastic bag seals etc !!!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Jane!! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@PeonyBlossom3]

Thanks for bringing our family so many enjoyable hours together watching you on your MudVentures!! Wishing you the best Luck in the Muck!!!!😁♥️

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much guys! Much love to you and the family 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@nickybower8324]

Hi Si, I went for the first time briefly yesterday as was doing a Wapping old pubs crawl 🍻 Could’ve stayed on the foreshore for ages! Can’t wait to go back. Thanks for your videos 🙏🏻

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@kinskifilms]

Man this video is vintage Si. Love it.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@dawnashford3307]

I also found your videos through accidentally coming across Nicola's videos. My 9 year old son and I are completely hooked on both now! We live in North Wales and have found a few bits of pottery etc in various places near us. But we're going on our first proper trip to a local river this week to see what we can find. There's an old steelworks by us that opened in the 1700s and closed in the early 1990s, lots of associated buildings and groundwork in surrounding area, a fossil forest too, lots of history so hoping we'll find something interesting.🙂

[@traceyfrommelbourneaustral8649]

This was definitely one of your best videos ever. Some sensational finds, it amazes me what you find.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Tracey! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@superbellabeau]

Great day out mudlarking Si! I loved all the lead seals. I've never seen whole seals found before. Glad Kev didn't get caught by the tide! 😊

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@lovelyskull3483]

Thank you Simon.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers LS 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great finds today Si, thanks so much!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Debbie 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@christhompson4270]

Another awesome video Si with awesome finds too. Take care and thank you for sharing 👍👏❤️

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Chris! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@theklawilkinson6217]

That was a bag seal bonanza. Always blows me away with the depth of historical artifacts you find. Thanks for the live this morning. Have a great week!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Thekla! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@jenninaluznyj]

Interesting video as usual .It never ceases to amaze me how much is still out there .x

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Jenni! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@woolaminajunkjournals]

So many great finds! Love it when you can look up the history of the objects. Thanks for sharing your mud larks!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@angellabutler6449]

So many bag seals at the same time Awesome.

[@Katseye102]

Congratulations to the winner!! Great finds Simon!! It’s amazing what you keep finding on the Thames. Sure would like to know how they got there though. Fires? Floods? The wars? Possibly a combination of all? Incredible. Stay safe Si !! ❤️❤️

[@christinegreywolf]

The Thames was used as a dump for trash and sewage for at least 600 years. Raw sewage stopped being piped straight into the Thames around 1878 or so but even last year they had a failure that dumped sewage into the Thames for a couple of days. They are still using a lot of the old Victorain sewage system still to this day which accounts for the problems they are addressing now. As for trash the Thames is subject to tidal flows so items are also moved around.

[@crazycampinfamily]

Happy to see you back on the foreshore thank you for the vids.

[@LLLL-ld5wh]

Such a treat to watch this on my TV today. Im always impressed with the absolute quality content and superb editing of your vidros Si. And.... Congratulations 🎊 on reaching 110,000 subscribers!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much LL!

[@ksbrook1430]

I appreciate your sharing the results of your research on the relics you find. I enjoy the bits and pieces of history,

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@fetus2280]

that strip @ 22:40 reminds me of Old Conveyor belts but only the outside edge .. looks like its more of an industrial application belt . It also looks like the belt we used in our old farm in the wood mill but far more beefy, the belt ran from the engine to the device it turned . Could be either but only the outside edge of it . Hope that helps ya mate . Cheers.

[@bnanabelle]

Wauw what a lot of interesting history in one place 🤩 💚💙 The Thames water gods were nice to you 🧜‍♂🧜🧜‍♀

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@cdd4248]

Even though it happens often with Mudlarks on The Thames...I am always thrown over by finding things from the 1600s and older sometimes- it really is remarkable.

[@Sifinds]

I agree!

[@tinyTears]

You found some interesting stuff this mud lark well done thanks for sharing with us xx

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Pauline 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@Biffle-re3db]

Stunning finds, you never know what you will uncover. I loved going to the museum! Another great adventure.👍✌💖

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@jillmoorhouse8888]

Really enjoyable video and some fantastic finds. I gave a little cheer when we saw Kev was safe haha x

[@Zandain]

I adore all the historical facts connected to your finds, Si..regardless of size, shape or condition 💙 You found a serious site for tokens/seals, this time! 😲 hello from Denmark 🌸 🌱

[@blisteringbarnaclesmagnets6364]

Wow incredible find 🧲⚓️👍

[@davidleslie1963]

Nice lead finds! Fun!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers David! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@Beth_D]

I have a new appreciation for cloth seals! Beautiful! 😍 Added to the list of things for me to find! Ps. I love how much I’ve seen your face today ❤

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Beth! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@Sandra-ok3dh]

Amazing finds Simon...so much history. Cheers from Sandra in Australia 🌏

[@karenpelletier5707]

What a great day for bag seals and tokens! Thanks for sharing ☺️. Also, good advice - don't die!

[@Sifinds]

Haha, Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@susannahleggatt939]

A really intriguing mix of interesting finds, what a great location. Once again thanks for the history lessons.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@sheenamoore3938]

Some great finds.Do love watching your videos.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Sheena👍🏻🐾🧡

[@iamshotty]

Wonderful little treasures found. Thank you Si xx Teresa 🇦🇺❤

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@conitorres9774]

Well, you found the mower but there’s no grass nearby. I do like those Tudor bricks, I think they’re great. Oh, that wave and spray were lovely. (Even better because I wasn’t there to get wet). Today is a “seal” day for you, Si. You’re going to have a wonderful collection.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Coni! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@rogerdempsey7227]

Great day for seals to day awesome fines Simon love this video and awesome information about your fines 👍🍺🎃🌺🌴

[@goodpeople5676]

Today is a " seal day " .....💝 Really enjoyed your lovely finds With love from SAM Guwahati, Assam, India 🇮🇳 ♥

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Sam! 👍🏻🐾🧡🏃🏿‍♂️

[@truthseeker3715]

Awesome finds today. Someday I'm coming there to mudlark the foreshore. Great video Si.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@Spielmanjon]

Si, for those of us that don't live there,,, can you please make a short video about how fast the tides are in and out? Amazing video!

[@Sifinds]

Yeah I can give that a go 👍🏻

[@Spielmanjon]

@@Sifinds I always wonder. Nicola has commented about the speed as well. But for those of us, that do not live there, and miss the enjoyment of what you do.. I wonder is it really dangerous, or is a situation of get the hell out or you are going to get wet, or get the hell out or you might be swimming for the tower bridge!

[@christinesbetterknitting4533]

That surface find token looks like military buttons and fishooks to my untrained eye.

[@cheshirelasslani3939]

Those miniature toy plates are super cool!

[@thereseborden9842]

Excellent lark on the Mighty Thames. Also, thanks for picking up rubbish. Every bit helps!

[@oges74]

You found some beautiful looking cloth seals, nice detail in them too

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Brett! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@ashleighjaimaosborne3966]

As always a terrific adventure vicariously through you. The things I have learned from watching your channel are fascinating. Sincere thanks from Ontario Canada. 🇨🇦😊

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Ash👍🏻🐾🧡

[@repetemyname842]

Fun stuff thanks Si.

[@amypaparone55]

Another great video, you found great treasure and saved the life of a fellow mudlarker! Is there anything you can’t do Si?

[@Sifinds]

Haha, all in a day work. Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@drew-shourd]

"I Takis and hopefully I shall receive it"...hahaha golden m8! 'Don't die'...even more wisdom...hahaha, great finds m8!!

[@llmifg]

Thank you for sharing the pewter toy dishes. I'd no idea. Lovely finds today.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@graemero5532]

Well done Zoe 🎉 Great day for finding bag seals & tokens Si. Nice one 😁

[@peterhamilton-norton8130]

at 22:10, that looks like 1 half of a of a conveyer belt or filter belt Zip, the other half would mate to it then the rod slides through to hold it together.

[@SamWolfandCo.fossickandfind]

Hi Si-Finds, That length of leather with all those brass staples looks awfully like a conveyor belt join cut off to fit a new join in a conveyor belt, where it may have come apart due to wear. The reason I say it's a conveyor belt joiner is because one of my jobs in machinery maintenance was repairing or replacing conveyor belts, the sample you found is an earlier version of the same or similar thing perhaps in one of your local mills/factories. Cheers Mate 👍👍👍😎💨🏴‍☠☕☮

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Tim! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@ericravenhill3956]

Hi Si, That long piece has been cut off a old Conveyor belt, it is the joint which you put a long piece of bar through two pieces pushed together to join it! normally steel staples but that one is brass! few pound of scrap brass there lad! save it up! 2-3 grand a ton in London, wish I lived down that area lol

[@tarrasams7423]

Hello 👋 from New York USA you Found Some Amazing Finds that Big zipper Looking thing is actually a piece of a strap wheel off of a machine or a Army tank there called Idler wheels that's what it looks like Thank you for Bringing me Along with you I can't wait to see What you Find Next 👋 😊

[@andrewfunnell7635]

Lovely seals right propper 👌

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Andy! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@andrewfunnell7635]

@@Sifinds 🍺

[@handyman75657]

That long zip thing is half of a conveyor belt splice. Whenever you put together a belt type of a conveyor belt. you put one of those on each end of the belt and they are connected with a long pin so that it will hinge when it goes around the drum rollers on the end. Often times when they replace those connections they just cut the belt just behind that connection. That is the discarded piece that found its way in to the river. Probably a conveyor belt used at a loading dock for coal or grains or something of that nature on the up- river area above you.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@lisacassells3828]

Wow so many bags seals.The best I've seen. Lucky U.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@katesheppard7849]

We think the same as Vincent... the link for a conveyor belt , possible the kind used to load loose bulk cargo such as grain.

[@Sifinds]

Nice one Kate. Cheers

[@jaynehorn151]

This is one of your best videos. Looking forward to finding out what giant zipper looking thing actually may be.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@RoundBallDefender]

That zipper thing was how a large flat belt was secured. Think a 2-3’ wide belt, that would run on a massive steam engine pulley, to power a warehouse.

[@craftyjoy9]

Congrats to the winner! 🙋🏼‍♀️🍾🇺🇸🎉🙏🏻

[@davidsherman5222]

The zipper thing is where a wide conveyor belt connects to its other end to close the loop. There was a wire that goes through the zipper looking thing to attach it to another zipper looking thing.

[@neilfranklin5644]

The info on the Norfolk bag seal and the penny from the great war ,then the foreign coin what a good day you had.

[@sisD]

Congrats to the winner! 🎉 Great day Si. Lots of interesting bag seals! Thanks for sharing your day out. 🦋

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@CAmudlarks]

I really like the Tudor brick, are they ever stamped? Found a couple Roman bricks in Italy with a Legion mark on them. Didn't take any home of course, but holy crap thought about it.

[@gregkoch8455]

Great finds!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@BeaEss]

That lead token you really liked reminds me of a Roman or Saxon design I've seen many, many times.

[@Sifinds]

Ooh wow. That would be cool. Do you have a link at all?

[@theRhinsRanger]

Some amazing tokens and bag seals there guy's, good job 😎

[@nicolepowell5470]

These bag seals and tokens were amazing

[@stuarthunt8733]

Connector for a cargo belt, the seam in a balt

[@mariecollinspeakydippers]

Hi Si, another great video. 👍😁

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Marie! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@Tom_J23]

Thanks Si!!

[@margaretjones5572]

I believe the mystery 'belt' with metal stitching along it is the join in a conveyor belt. More likely made of canvas and then stitched with metal loops to make a continuous length of material for the conveyor. It appears to have separated at both sides of the join (or been cut off for repair) and so you are left with only a few inches of what may have been meters long canvas that was maybe a meter wide. Really like your searches!!! FarmerMJ

[@angelamillard6418]

Congrats to the winner. Amazing finds today!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Angela!

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

A bag seal paradise! They are so historically interesting with cool designs Si Finds! Your jewelry making friend, is it Jenny? Anyway, a charm bracelet of silver lead token designs would be cool or has she done this or pendents already? My Thanks to you and Kev for this Si Finds Adventure! Many Blessings with Love, Light, Peace and Joy of Being and Golden Si Finds! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@Sifinds]

Great idea my friend!

[@craftylittlerthings]

That was nice seeing that seal from Colchester, my son lives not far from the Dutch Quarter in Colchester.

[@Sifinds]

Cool!