Silver and Fossils, in Robin Hood's Bay. Fossil hunting and Mudlarking Adventure.

I went to look for fossils, and to explore a famous smuggler's tunnel; I found both less, and more than I'd hoped for.
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[@cyberleaderandy1]

Happy Christmas to everyone, have a great day.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Cyberleader Andy. I hope you're having a lovely Christmas. 🙂

[@cyberleaderandy1]

@@tomburleigh9261 good thanks Tom and seeing your vid made it better still 🙂

[@Cali-at-the-beach]

Tom, I wanted to share how you have inspired me. I've been watching your channel from the early days. This summer I went to London and I went Mudlarking. I found many things but it was all the blue and white China fragments that truly charmed me. I went back to the river, both sides, three more times and took home many blue and white fragments. Earlier this month I applied silver foil to the edges of piece, glued a pendant finding to the back, used headpins to make tree hangers and I was able to decorate a small Christmas tree. It's so pretty. I wish I could share a picture, but, hopefully my description will do.

[@tomburleigh9261]

That sounds lovely @caliatthebeach118. I've just started work on a blue and white craft project too. Hopefully it'll turn out more than half as good as I hope. 🙂

[@charlotte0069]

Such a unique, beautiful and interesting part of our coastline, always enjoy visiting. As you were educated on your visit in turn you have educated me on what to look for. Wishing you both a 2023 full of happiness, take care. 🙂🎍

[@lmb423]

Oh boy! Cant wait!😁

[@andrewsims4123]

Tom burleigh is the only person on the planet that can talk about sewerage so beautifully 😀 thanks Tom for another wonderful video 😀

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Tom's the real treasure.

[@inge6280]

Ohh this looks interesting!!!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Inge, I hope you enjoy it whenever you watch it. 🙂

[@inge6280]

@@tomburleigh9261 very enjoyable and interesting. I found that tunnel a bit scary, lucky it wasn’t very long

[@pamelatillery2841]

Waiting patiently 🙏 Merry Christmas ⛄⛄

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Pamela. Merry Christmas to you too. 🙂

[@kathleenleveck9413]

I am seeing this two weeks into 2023. You sir have a most soothing voice, and could probably make ( if we still had them) the telephone directory interesting.

[@ValerieDee123]

Happy Christmas to all🎄⭐️🎋🕊. Tom a special thanks to you. For me and others it was Christmas Mourning. Strolling about and around, looking at fossils and seas. Playing pirates, a break a holiday away from sadness and loss. My aunt passed away today. The last of seven. They're having a Happy Christmas in Heaven.

[@Rose-jz6ix]

Valerie, I am sorry Christmas 🎄😢 isn't a day of cheer. Christmas is over for us 🇦🇺 it's 1:30pm on Boxing Day & 38°celsius and rising. My sad time is 2/1 & 25/1 suicide and death. This at the time of year for cheer. My friend said to burn a 🕯️. Then on their birthday celebrate their beginnings & the joy they gave .💖💖

[@ValerieDee123]

@@Rose-jz6ix Thank you!

[@JamesWilliams-gp6ek]

On every post of yours I'm struck by how calming and pleasant your voice is. It is such a treat to tag along with you and listen to your spontaneous narration. Merry Christmas.

[@klujek]

Happy Christmas Tom!!! The reddish brown rocks are most likely septarian nodules they are pseudo-fossils but technically they are rocks. They are concretions of iron rich mudstone which over time would desiccate forming angular cracks. Those voids would be later filled with aragonite or calcite from calcium reach liquids migrating through the rock. They are relatively easy to polish. Maybe its something to try in your rock tumbler if you would find samples small enough.

[@SassSafras]

Agreed

[@debrabrooks6138]

I was thinking Jasper myself but I am not sure, the color fits though. I agree he should try some in a tumbler once. :)

[@anniecorbin7998]

My favorite Christmas gift; a new video from Tom Burleigh. Tell your girlfriend that I understand that love of the ocean. Swim every chance you get. The fossils are very interesting and I look forward to a time that you are not rushed and can linger on some of the more beautiful ones. I bet people would watch a video of grinding that fossil out; but it is gorgeous the way it is. Good finds in the tunnel! Very exciting adventure. Merry Christmas Tom. Thank you for the video.

[@janetmashni2181]

Tom, in Michigan we call those stones Lightning Stones. It’s said that was the name given them by the indigenous Americans. They are Septarian nodules. They started out as bacterial colonies over a billion years ago. At least here the crystal veins are Calcite. They are very beautiful polished and sliced.

[@paularicketts3906]

Came here to say this ^^^ ☺️ That large circular one embedded in the big rock was beautiful! Would love to find one of those in Michigan!! 😍 I'd definitely go back with tools for that one. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@kimtocker1667]

Merry Christmas all, boxing day here in New Zealand! Looking forward to Toms new adventure!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Kim, I'm glad you were there in the Chat. I hope your inbetween time is good, and your New Years excellent. 🙂

[@sarahstrong7174]

Many good wishes for 2023.

[@MsSurigirl]

What a wonderful seaside visit to watch on Christmas Day! I have always loved Geology, so all the beautiful, unique rocks and fossils are just perfect. And the old smuggler's tunnels! I love the mystery and the history! All in all, a charming video! Thanks.

[@riverjourney704]

As a child, i visited Robin Hood's Bay several times, and stayed in that little white house with the round windows right in front of the beach. I have such strong memories of playing on that beach, finding fossils with my grandparents, going to the sweet shop and the fish and chip shop, going on a ghost walk, and learning about the history in the village museum. Robin Hood's Bay is such a beautiful place, and the history is truly amazing. Did you know that it is named after Robin Hood because he supposedly stayed in the village after a near fatal fight with one of the Sheriff of Nottingham's men? The story goes that he was nursed back to health and healed by the ocean air and the healing plants of the local area. All in all, it was great to see you explore this area, and it brought me a lot of nostalgia. Love the videos!

[@suefeige3531]

Can’t wait to see it. Merry Christmas Tom.

[@christinegreywolf]

The redish bits of rock that stick up and you thought might be coral is "Cleveland Ironstone". They can express in what is called nodules.

[@janetkarel7137]

Enjoy all your treAsure ringing adventures. Thank you.

[@colleenmccarthy-evans3149]

A lovely part of Christmas day watching your larks...thank you.

[@nannerz1994]

Merry Christmas Tom! I can't wait to watch!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Anna, and Merry Christmas 🙂

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

I think whatever you find or whatever you experience is treasure, Tom! The fossils are amazing and the tunnel is historically significant. Thank you for bringing us along with you!❤️

[@suefeige3531]

Fascinating. I ve never been to Robins Hood Bay. How strange that nobody had found those coins before you did. I guess there aren’t many people brave enough to go that far into the tunnel. dark, low ceiling caves or tunnels I think are a common phobia.

[@originafreerangechicken]

Thank you, Tom. I thoroughly enjoyed the film. As you are happy to discover new treasures from the past, I am happy to discover and collect the interesting educational bits you so kindly share.

[@Catmoore60]

Merry Christmas everyone!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Catherine. 🙂

[@zbigniew.8261]

Zdrowych i spokojnych świąt Bożego Narodzenia. I czekam na wspólną wyprawę.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Dziękuję, mam nadzieję, że Wesołych Świąt też się bawisz i że podobał Ci się film.

[@zbigniew.8261]

@@tomburleigh9261 Twoje filmy są najlepsze, zawsze czekam na kolejną wspólną wyprawę z niecierpliwością. Według mnie nic nie można im zarzucić. Twórz je . Pozdrawiam serdecznie 🇵🇱

[@tomburleigh9261]

Dziękuję Ci. 🙂

[@ginalanning5303]

Looking forward to the newest installment!!! I do love a good beach combing! Merry Christmas sir from the USA!!!!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Gina, I hope you've enjoyed it. Merry Christmas from the UK. 🙂

[@juliespade1573]

Loved seeing the cliffs and rocks, and the walk in the tunnel. I am crazy because I love watching you dig out coins. Any day at the beach is a good day.

[@marydegenkolb9603]

Tom, I have several Pene shells from my coastal shore. We call them "Beach Tacos' due to the size. Some are even "toothed". But I collect the mother of pearl from them and make resin jewelry.

[@palominoshine7838]

What a wonderful Christmas present. Thank you Tom

[@tombrooks3812]

Merry Christmas Tom thanks for all you do ☃️🎄❄️✌️🙏

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Tom, and I hope you're having a Merry Christmas too. 🙂

[@theeclecticthriftercrafter]

Merry Christmas Tom! I am a young earth person; I love watching visits to the fossil beds Thank you for an interesting trip.

[@kandychapman5578]

“The size of the family car”.😂😂😂

[@steventhomas4288]

Fantastic video again. Happy Christmas to you and your girlfriend and all your family and friends. From South Elmsall/pontefract. 👍

[@lgsees745]

So enjoy your videos. I always feel I am there, close behind you. Learning new, and valuable knowledge. Thank you, and very merry Christmas.

[@artieash6671]

Still masking and isolating due to age and asthma, so loving the armchair travels. I would probably not venture into the tunnels though, even if I could! Thank you. That was lovely.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Artie. I'm a little sad that masking and isolation are still necessary, but glad you're keeping safe. There's a big rise in Flu, Covid-19, and Strep A here. I'm keen to avoid all of them if I can so I'm still masking and mostly isolating too. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. 🙂

[@naco1390]

Thank you so much for showing that paradies covered in snow !!!!! And a merry christmas !

[@badbatdesigns]

As always a wonderful treasure hunt. Thank you.

[@georgiaware3248]

Beautiful view out your window 🎅 Merry Christmas to You Tom Burleigh 🙋‍♀️⛄

[@victorcarmelo8606]

The mention of an old dump in Robin Hoods Bay reminded me of the 2008 cliff fall here in Lyme Regis that exposed a Victorian dump. I find it much more interesting then marine fossils. Lots of car parts, engines and the like strewn all over the shore. But also reminders of peoples lives before us. Most finds are inkwells, bottles, nails and coins etc. Lovely video and most enjoyable commentary, thanks.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Loved the underwater fish swimming footage.

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks Tom

[@offyarocka]

Thanks for sharing this awesome adventure!!! Some of those rocks with the crazy quartz patterns are septarian noduels or are sometimes called dragonstone or lightning stones and they polish up really nicely. For extracting fossils a dremel 290 is awesome and there is even a fossil extraction tip you can get for it

[@GrannyGrama101]

Beautiful scenery. Nice weather. Great treasure hunt. Everything I love!

[@suebt8794]

What a treat for Christmas xxx thank you Tom you never dissapoint

[@Katseye102]

I just love your voice …….so calm…..so relaxing! It’s like listening to a book, so descriptive too! How could you not find incredible “treasures”??

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Catherine, kind words. I do hope to give audiobook reading a try one of these days. And at that place, yes... couldn't fail to find treasures. 🙂

[@piligarcia4771]

Beautiful images of the fossils. And the place is so relaxing..

[@lisestanley4330]

Of all the finds I am most envious of are the fossils. They have been a love of mine since I was very young. Great vid as usual.

[@lori416]

The fossils were both weird and interesting; the tunnel was intriguing and I wanted to see more; the 3 secs of night footage was gorgeous; your graveyard walk at the abbey sounds amazing; glad you did not get buried in the cliff falls because your videos would be missed; I love that you kept the pirate sword; and finally, Merry Christmas!😬

[@kathysmith6413]

thing is i see all kinds of things that would interest me. i would b shouting out constantly. i have turned green with jealousy watching you find even scraps of things i have no hipe of ever finding where i live in Western Canada.

[@defender_of_wonder]

Great video! Beautiful music! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🎅🏻🤶🏻❄️

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks @defender_of_wonder. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas to you too. 🙂

[@AmandaSnow-di6mp]

I have really enjoyed this video, learning about anything is, for me, a great pass time, the reason for this is because I am bed bound, so not just restricted by sight. You offer a peak into much and fortunately I can lap it up. thanks !

[@compostjohn]

What a nice find... for me, a lover of RHB and mudlarking and fossils, a video which covers the lot - with a gentle voice, science references and even some dry humour. You earn my subscription on my first watch. Thank you Tom from West Yorkshire, from John from York.

[@guadalupeknippen528]

My, you are brave to go into the dark tunnel. Those beautiful smooth rocks reminded me of large cheese wheels. Beautiful fossils. 🎄☃️🎅🎉❄️🎊🎠🐕🇺🇸

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Guadalupe. I don't find caves and tunnels scary, so I don't think I'm especially brave. Sometimes a little more caution would be a good idea though; got a bit too close to the cliff a few times.🙂

[@melodybrink64]

What a nice Christmas surprise! Thank you Tom, The best of the Holidays to you and your girlfriend!

[@SassSafras]

Merry Christmas Tom. I've been watching your videos on my husband Mike's account and had to come subscribe on mine so I can comment. I am a mineral collector and I believe your mineralized balls are septarian nodules. It's a mud fossil filled with calcite. If you have a uv light, next time you are there around dark put your uv on one then take it away. It could have a glow in the dark effect as many do, and certain formations of calcite. It is called Phosphorescence. Just a very fun little experiment. A lot of fossils will also glow in uv light. The nanometers needed should be found on Google by searching "what wavelengths of uv does calcite Phosphoresce under." Hopefully that will get you there. Loved this video, and hope to see more in the future 😀

[@Langonica]

Tom, your videos continue to be a wonderful bit of shared time. Thanks.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you Longonica, I'm glad you enjoy sharing the time. 🙂

[@Commandamanda]

Happy Christmas to you! First time viewer here, and I really appreciate your quiet narration. Subscribed!

[@babzhewlett-beech8126]

Merry Christmas Tom :) Thank you for your wonderful videos .

[@cindydickson3379]

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 one and all.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Cindy. Merry Christmas to you, and all too. 🙂

[@patstats1]

I enjoyed your adventure. I’ve seen many videos of fossil collectors along that stretch of beach. Your eye and your camera landing on bits of naturally formed designs delighted me. In the tunnel reminded me of my youth, exploring streams and creeks.

[@darrenrowley6896]

hello tom its detectorist daz from eastwood nottingham just to wish you a lovely 2023 and hope you keep sending those amazing videos i find very interesting all the best detectorist daz.x

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks detectorist daz. I wish you a lovely 2023 too, with some good detecting finds. 🙂

[@aliencat11]

Merry Christmas to you and your girl friend! It was so nice to see the warm beaches after I came in from shoveling in snowy Minnesota! It warmed me up more quickly!

[@treasuretom13]

Nice photography and history! Merry Christmas ⛄

[@SophieT1416]

Hello Tom. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. Thank you for this video. Looking forward to more. Janice

[@JJ-qu2xg]

Another enjoyable video Tom . Thanks for posting it on Christmas Day it was nice having something i enjoy to watch.

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Kia ora Tom, another wonderful video from you, with lots of more treasures found. Wow the seaside beach was lovely. I do enjoy seeing all the historic buildings and being under that bridge. wow the view outside your window with the snow is awesome. Merry xmas & happy new year to you, your partner & all your families. Lets all be safe out there on the roads over this xmas holiday season.*

[@sianwarwick633]

Well that was beautiful and unexpected. What a present; like the cello theme to your music at the end

[@Cali-at-the-beach]

Happy Christmas from Southern California!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Happy Christmas from West Yorkshire. 🙂

[@Gloria-qy3dd]

Merry Christmas ,and a Happy New Year .I love that you share also some fish swimming around.I love nature also

[@tazzie2shoos]

Happy Christmas Tom to you and your family, thank you for all the lovely treasure finding vids 💜💜

[@mariewaters9346]

Thanks for this Tom. My favourite beach is saltwick bay but I’m to old to get down the cliffs now .😭

[@emwarner6650]

This is a lovely film Tom, I really enjoyed it but I would not go into the tunnel without friends, too spooky, I'm easily spooked! Great advice about the tides and cliffs etc. X

[@brandyjean7015]

Yes, let's go back to: find freshly fallen fossils!

[@lisacates4185]

So lovely,ty❤

[@eddiek0507]

Hi Tom, A lovely video and what a beautiful coastline to do some mudlarking on. Happy Christmas Tom, I hope you and your loved ones had a really great day...🎅⛄👍🏻

[@mary-anneswanson8445]

Hi Tom and Merry Christmas to you and your lady :) I always love going on a wander with you through creekbeds ,seasides and tunnels and considering that the cold and I don't get on , it's even nicer to do the walk whilst snuggled under blankets :)

[@davidshaw5105]

First time i've watch one of your videos and I enjoyed watching your video well done.

[@martinmarsola6477]

Thank you for the walking tour today. Always beautiful and interesting, Happy Christmas and New Year. See you on the next! Cheers Tom! ❤😊

[@joseymour207]

Thankyou Tom, the Bay and Whitby were once regular haunts of ours there are some wonderful tunnels further along the coastal cliffs bit less well known about but easy enough to find if you just explore!! Really enjoyed revisiting a place I have always loved.

[@artieash6671]

Thanks!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Artie, your kindness is very much appreciated. 🙂

[@kandykovacs8550]

Hi Tom I will have to rewatch it I just tuned in hope you had a Merry Christmas 🎄

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Kandy. I hope you've had/are having a Merry Christmas too. 🙂

[@sherryrector2275]

I was happy to find you here. It’s been awhile. Always enjoy your walks.

[@daisi4925]

I have to say Nicola and you play wonderful music. I seem to get lost in it. Hope your holidays were great, bless you and yours

[@milemarker301]

A wonderful time! And thanks for heads-up about at least copying the "Share" link. Did not know about that. Glad to do it :)

[@julielumsden5184]

That is amazing rugged beauty, I could spend hours just finding pretty and unusual stones Meanwhile we just got through a major snow storm over Christmas.

[@tomburleigh9261]

I agree, it's a wonderful coastline, with so many things to find. I hope you've survived the snow storm, it's looking likely there'll be storms here in the UK for the next week or so.

[@mn4169]

In the 1970s my dad found a huge amonite fossil on the beach at Robin hoods BY. remember it so well.

[@lmb423]

Was that you playing your music on a cello? It was beautiful, i loved that, thanks tom burleigh!💛🥰🎼🎶🎵🎻🎸

[@ccccarriemchardy9216]

The ones you call a marble nodule is actually calcite veins. They appear to be septarian nodules.

[@jazdia78]

Merry Christmas! What a great present to watch!

[@shannonkoeller8378]

Sorry it took so long to view, very interesting walk and history.

[@skullingtonfly]

I really enjoyed this video all the way off in Australia 👏👏👏

[@tonysnaith3740]

Liked the cello version of your song, Happy Christmas

[@kristinamitazaki6348]

Merry Christmas from Sweden 🇸🇪🎄🤶🏻🎅🏻🎶and a Happy New Year!🎉🥳🎶🌟🥂🎊

[@ALayne08]

You always have the best information on your videos, thanks I enjoy it. Btw, anywhere you want to lark is an adventure for me. Stay safe and well!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thank you. I'm not always correct in what I say; it's all part of the learning experience. I've learned quite a lot from the comments on this one. 🙂 I hope you stay safe and well too.

[@christinehodge3608]

Enjoyed this video, love walking on the Beach,

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Christine, I'm glad you liked it. I hope to get back to the seaside soon.🙂

[@janecharlton6780]

Merry Christmas, thank you for a another interesting video Tom.

[@julieyoung5755]

Merry Christmas

[@maryarney1350]

I would love to see a quick meander where you find a few bits and then a bit of crafting. Not worried about the end product or any how to... just a bit of puttering around, giving things a good stare, maybe a story that goes no where.... whatever floats into the thought eddy..... thank you for the visit and all the efforts that go into these videos, I deeply appreciate the travels and companionship.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Mary, that might be an approach I try sometime. Though I will find it difficult to let go, and do things more casually; I'm always aiming for videos that I won't look back on with cringes, (aiming, but still sometimes missing 🙂). One of my next videos; I did ramble on quite a bit, thoughts branching off away from the core context of where I was.

[@maryarney1350]

@@tomburleigh9261 sir, you will always find something cringeworthy, especially if thats all you're looking for. Better to be looking for giggles, and magic- so much more interesting to find. :) I hope you know, like all the way deep down in the unloved places, that you bring a lovely companionship to the world with your videos. We don't even know what you look like, but it doesn't matter at all. I have a dear friend named Tom Burleigh in the UK, he doesn't force eye contact, he makes silly puns and speaks softly with a lovely tone. We go for walks in odd places and I listen to the water and the leaves, the muddy banks... I never know when he's going to whisk me off for a forage for the lost or forgotten, but its always a gift and most welcome.