The Hidden Treasures of Rapid River! (Treasure Hunting!)

Come along with us on another mudlarking adventure on the banks of the Rapid River! We made some surprising first time finds!
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[@woelfwyndebranda]

Hi Ladies. Hubby has been working in construction since he was 11, he's 58 now. He told me that if you plan on using that fireplace that Alex found, you need to heavily wash the brickwork (where the fire goes) with a vinegar/water solution three days in a row before you light a fire, otherwise it is very likely to explode into the room raining fiery shards. Please be careful. Checking in from West Point, Virginia, USA.

[@lindajanke6194]

I am from North Carolina, USA. I have visited Scotland as part of a cruise and would love to come back for an extended stay. I love to go poking around old house sites looking for rubbish treasures left by generations before. Old basements are the best. I have found marbles, buttons, saltglaze pottery, canning jars, iron firedogs, horse brasses, and a great variety of bottles. These are all treasures to me. I love to be able to come along and share your adventures. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us across the Atlantic.

[@cjgia4898]

I think she’s planning on putting an electric model inside of there?

[@lorienray6216]

I was born in 1958 and you were meant to find that year, LOL

[@ssmith548]

I was excited to see the bricks with words on them, I noticed it before you did! Because I had a friend who collected bricks like that. He called them "named bricks" and he had hundreds of them. He and friends would go hunting for them across the US bringing back all they could find. There’s even a club here in Southern California of brick collectors. One meeting was held on his property and I went, the collectors gathered and traded with each other their duplicates. My friend had enough of them he built a beautiful patio at his home using all the old named bricks. It’s so interesting to see and read all the names. I wish my friend could see this video, but he has passed on. I suppose the club is still in existence though. They would be thrilled to find all those old bricks there! Like finding gold to them. I have a small collection of named bricks myself that my friend gave me and I have them lining a corner in my patio.

[@ilonamollema6467]

Hi Gail and Alex! That butterfly broche is stunning!💙🩵 Putting new enamel on it will take the raw beauty away, and in my humble opinion, that's just what makes it so beautiful. I hope you can re- find the insulator with the copper wire. That was quite an interesting piece. And I loved the little Armani bottle. Simple, but beautiful. I hope you have a wonderful week, filled with stunning finds and lots of sunshine! Saying hi from the Netherlands 🤗 🇳🇱

[@jamesrawson6659]

Another amazing video Gail & Alex. I needed cheering up today and this did the trick. You’re right about the weather though chilly this year compared to other years . My two favourite ladies keep producing your amazing videos on both your channels. I would miss them if you stop.

[@maddestofthemall1]

That file looks like a file used for sanding down dovetail joints in drawers. My great uncle made furniture and he had several of those. 3:26

[@madrason]

Love the contrast between the two of you, the one gabbling and moving quick and the other patiently, also i do like the research and I'll try to help you with hints now and then. You ladies inspire me.

[@SharonPadget]

My uncle used to own a gravel pit business and my cousins and I used to find holes like that with birds in them. I don’t know what kind of birds they were. We kids found lots of cool fossils too. Wish I still had them. Nice video. Thanks.

[@theresa5168]

#SeaGlass, I will be glad to send you treasures from here. I have a wonderful time exploring with you. Thank You

[@777norge]

You two ladies are my calm in the storm. Such peaceful calm demeanor. Thank you!

[@CorwynCelesil]

I've been experiencing the same summer weather you have, since I live quite close by in Belgium. Every time you talk about the weather, I say to myself, Yep, that's what it's like right now. Only I really adore cold, rainy weather and hate sunny, hot weather. When it's sunny and hot and I'm miserable, I try to remind myself that some (most?) people really enjoy it, so it's good for something, so when it's cold and rainy and you're miserable, maybe you can console yourself that one of your subscribers is simply luxuriating in it.

[@kaz3bears]

Ruabon Wales a village I know well my great aunt owned the Wheelhouse later the gate house for the big estate there, I visited her regularly she has since passed. Love hearing more about the village. I live in Australia we don’t have your long history so love seeing what you find in your treasure hunts. It is fun and informative to watch as a lover of history. Well done ladies ❤

[@bonnerdebbie]

Lovely video as always . I still adore seeing Charlotte playing in the finds!! Thanks

[@alisebradley6706]

Hello ladies, You did it again. All the little treasures are amazing finds. I love the music Alex. Finding little bits of history one bit and bobs at a time.😊

[@Aegopodium]

I love how you place the tiny pudding doll with your finds 😆

[@beckyj1493]

Excellent vlog! Love it when you go by the river. Love the flowers! Love it when you put the little pudding doll all over the place in your finds. 😊 Love the brick. Love to you both! Can't wait for the sea glass give away!😊

[@lucindalandphere860]

It truly makes my day watching both of your channels ! You keep me entertained for hours ! Alex , how's the fireplace coming along ? Pet the shoomes for me & give them an extra treat !! I Can't wait to see gail make some more jewelry out of some of your finds ! ❤

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

Very nice finds, Ladies!❤

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you! 🤗

[@lornaburgess9762]

My Mam used to work at the brickworks in Seghill Northumberland in the 1940s, my Dad worked at the mine nearby and thats where they met.❤️

[@christineingram55]

Another wonderful place you took us. All those bricks there ,different brick makers .Shows there was dumping even all those years ago.Most of those briks have their own story like this one too,but unless your into architecture and building it would be a bit dull.If you however look at some of the older buildings as you pass by them,they are built with smaller ,and sometimes thinner bricks than we use now.There is no doubt a whole history there in itself lol.Modern bricks are much lighter and easy to break.Hence the home will never last like the old ones from the past have. Sad really isn’t it ..Nice finds today girls..Love to you both 🥰

[@geoWhite]

Thank you for another super video. Take care ,stay safe.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thanks, you too for watching ❤️

[@lawrencekelli]

Hi Girl's I've been away a few week's with no internet. So happy to be home a binge watching and catching up on your outings. Wonderful little find's ! XOX Love the little brick.

[@tammykaltreider]

I really enjoyed our outing!!!! Thank you as always 🤍✌️

[@131maymay131]

What fun finds!

[@susanadams736]

Some really good finds today! I love the Butterfly but whatever you find is special and from the past which is good 😄

[@sharbean]

I'm enjoying your weather vicariously! It has been an extra hot and dry summer here in Arizona in the US.

[@StrawberrySue777]

Take the bricks! You could make pathways for the farm! Much joy to you and blessings.

[@dannmccord1923]

Nice finds. I just love them. So many cool things. Love your videos as always❤❤❤❤

[@richardserridge2767]

That green radio strain insulator is a nice little find! The mini brick is made in Ruabon (North Wales) which was famous for bright red engineering bricks.

[@izabelabhering7041]

Loved this video, and that beautiful brick was my favorite!💐🦋💐

[@tinamiller8574]

I love it when you identify the flowers.

[@dthomp06]

Great lark. I love the butterfly brooch

[@julietteneylon4243]

Another lovely outing. Thank u for taking me along

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Cutest perfect brick... adorable ❤ I like the little gold marble.. such warm and fuzzies when I see them.. so many pretties..the flutterby and little brass bits.. lovely finds😊 Great to see you and loves from Australia 🦘🦘🦘

[@Andrea-73]

Lovely video and great finds, thanks ladies ❤

[@sharonlakey3502]

Love watching yall on your searches for treasures ❤

[@patjohnson9287]

The brick is amazing. Wonderful lark! Thanks for the outing😊

[@susancousins8766]

That Pudding dolls moves cracks me up 😂😂😂 You do an amazing job with it Alex. Love the butterfly 🦋 and history. Interesting history for the brick company to. You cleaned all of the brass pieces very well they look great. Have a fantastic week ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜

[@lizkeil5777]

Files for sharpening saws are triangular 🤔🤔❤️

[@lorrainemacneil7438]

Yay! A new video! ❤

[@NorthernMudlarks]

🎉

[@dianesevigny1381]

I am all about numbers. 1958 is my birth year. recently I went for surgery on my breast. was diagnosed on the day my father died. preop was on my mom birthday 17 July, in the hospital I was in cubical 17 and across I could see 33, in the recovery room I was in cubical 9 and to my left was 3. Dad birthday 3 sep 1933. You know they are watching from heaven. Thank you another thing that reminds me of my parents.

[@katibenelli9142]

That green insulator would go great in your bedroom when your done Alex. Do a plant hanger with it.

[@collenemeeks5212]

Always fun to watch you gals.

[@Linda-k2i]

The wildflowers are so beautiful. Another interesting day of finds, loved the butterfly brooch.

[@deborahchalupa1684]

Sweet little treasures. The pudding doll makes his appearance.

[@janicehoughtelling5137]

A wonderful time mudlarking you found some amazing things

[@sallymiller4973]

What a cool butterfly!

[@kimberlymolitor354]

Very interesting finds! I love seeing the flowers around all the rubble, showing joy nature survives!!!❤❤❤

[@joymains4745]

Hello again from Arlington, Washington state🇺🇸‼️ I truly enjoy going along on your mudlarking adventures❣Thank you for all the hard work you put in sharing your trips with us. Love you lovely ladies❣#seaglass

[@sadielevens1144]

Each video is better than the last. 😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@alicewall5363]

Those bricks! I want them all! :)

[@charmingSaint]

I enjoy the history lessons.

[@debbiehayes1719]

You ladies always make my day.

[@steventhomas4288]

Yippee 1st again. I've never been 1st ar enny thing all my life and you two have made it possible for me. Fantastic ❤❤keep up

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Yay! 🥳

[@suewarnes9469]

Thank you Ladies! Another fascinating video! I still love looking for the little hiding man! Until next week..☺️🫶🏻💐💐

[@MisterTee2010]

Some great finds as always. Love you ladies. God Bless. Love your hair Alex

[@teresahamilton7801]

thanx!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

You're welcome!☺️

[@Kerrie-AnneBruce]

Great finds

[@KT06]

id love to come explore and dig with you ladies!! this always looks so fun! thanks for keeping me company while working in the art room!

[@northton5]

A story I heard about Absent and it’s a fax it’s known to make people see the little green fairies. There was a whole lamb tail written about it at some point I should’ve done my research before I got on here but I wanted you girls to know I’ll get back to you love your channel. Love you.❤.

[@VickyLynn3]

I found myself holding my breath in a couple spots while you navigated the steep terrain next to the “rapid river”😊. Always fun to come along and then the history during the roundup is fascinating!

[@carolwiitanen2838]

I love your videos, and the music you choose!

[@catherinethompson2525]

I have a few Stratton vintage compacts beautiful

[@EmbraceTheJourney]

perhaps you found an old Roman road under the running waters

[@rosemariehendrick5918]

Enjoyed watching this.

[@yomama8873]

Fun finds wonderful water sounds and beautiful flowers🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖

[@r8chlletters]

I absolutely love your channel 🤍 as a seaglass collector and appreciator of found objects I clicked the link and made sure to add #seaglass 🌊🔎🤞✨

[@larisaz6967]

Love the brick! Phil Johnson would love it!!😊 #SEAGLASS

[@kathrynwallkowicz7223]

Fantastic outing. Stay safe out there. Thanks for the gifts of knowledge, humor, and the great outdoors.

[@dannyplanck6498]

It's a file, I have two just like.that one ( sans the rust ].

[@tonyaxeman4381]

Good finds .

[@vickinoeske1154]

I think it's so cool that you frequently find bricks. I would be collecting all of the unbroken ones to make paths in our gardens. I know they're heavy, but worth it!😊❤

[@AmyWilcox-xb3sb]

Love the brick

[@robbybobby64]

Looks like a pressed fire brick. Nice find.

[@suelarivee385]

Great finds

[@JackMarsee]

I very much enjoy your KZbin content. I like your respect of history and follow up on items you find that bring a bridge to us from the past. I try to also bridge the past in Northern Nevada (USA)with what I call "Dust larking". Well done ladies, keep up the great work.

[@kennethboydsr3966]

Well, I love going alone Mudlarking with you too so much fun love you too ladies❤😊

[@carolekinsey7835]

I loved this lark. Such an intersting place to go larking. Unusual finds that keep getting washed from the banks of the river. Im not a collector of bricks, but i have a past relative that used to make bricks in 1838-1896. The bricks they made went to make Twemlow Viaduct, Twemlow. Beautiful red bricks, made in a builders camp at the site. His name was John Walkden with his brothe William. Its an amazing sight to see. Id love to see bricks made by him. (Ubuilt) Problem is, if they are used you cant see any names. I wonder if the broches you found belonged to one person. Thrown out when they passed away. I'd love to see you make up the thistle Gail. Adding a stem leaves and dome details to the thistle head. That would be so interesting to watch. Plus the enamelling of the butterfly broach. Im sure it would be easy to add a new pin. That was a lovely find. I'd definitely go back for the lost item. Such an unusual colour. Thanks for taking us with you. Xx

[@kellymcfadden7514]

Another great video! I especially love that round piece with the intertwined ovals and flowers! I hope you make jewelry from that piece!

[@gezenamaria1280]

Hey from South Africa 🇿🇦. Been enjoying your videos. What i would love to see is how you are able to get your founds so clean. Maybe you van show us in one of your videos.

[@LVS950]

I miss your making things and would love to see you enameling!

[@Carolbearce]

The butterfly broach is beautiful!

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

Did you go back to see the egg? You should have a case for delicate items. I love to see brass cleaned up. Hope you find the insulater when you go back. I always enjoy seeing what you are up to. Bye for now. 👋

[@michaelcaselli2716]

Thank you for another adventure video! And I love seeing the little pudding doll at the wrap-up!

[@brendaholmstrom]

I just love your mudlarking videos so relaxing to watch

[@briankesterson4365]

You need to recast your butterfly and enamel the new one .For that matter , you could cast multiples for sale!

[@marieellard2973]

Awesome video as usual ladies!!

[@hailey-louisebudding711]

Oh I’m moving to wales in a few months , I love that mini brick ❤

[@marciajohnson6767]

Cool finds, great video as always! 😊😊😊

[@loisbolton1800]

Bore us with bricks!?! The very idea! Bricks are absolutely fascinating.

[@denisew3917]

Very nice riverbank finds. The brick is my favorite. There is a mudlarker from the Netherlands who finds green insulators in addition to the white ones. Hopefully your green one is still there waiting for you.

[@fishinwidow35]

1958, a very good year. 66 years old (same as me)

[@cjgia4898]

I’m so happy for you girls. Your channel has grown exponentially since I first found you. You deserve to have a million. 🎉😮😊✌🏻💞🙏🏼#seaglass

[@melissalillegard7945]

I love your mudlarking adventures. I look forward to your weekly adventures as well as you lost towel diaries channel

[@JosephineGray-oe8jt]

THANK YOU LADIES FOR THE FUN MUDLARKING VIDEO DOWN BY THE RUSHING RIVER I ALWAYS LIKE WATCHING YOU TWO FIND LITTLE THINGS AND BIG LIKE THAT BRICK WITH ALL THE HISTERY ON IT ANS ESPECIALLY THE BROACH THAT WAS WONDERFUL.JOSEPHINE FROM AMERICA-U.S.A

[@janedickson-gw4pb]

The pudding doll is my favorite presenter!! 😊 where is your pretty green head, Alex??? It amazes me how you always find treasures!! ❤

[@FlippinLids]

sweet video ladies so many interesting bits and bobs!

[@Nicole-coliebrobro]

You always clean up those metal bits so nicely! I think I actually have a few of those glass buttons, they look like little cups...

[@Objective-Observer]

The Thistle Piece, could be a chess Pawn, with the round portion on top. The bricks looked like standard demolition rubbish, not necessarily put there to protect the bank.

[@tinyTears]

Interesting finds just shows you what history is hiding in places where you would never think of finding anything. And peek-a -boo pudding dolls I see you . Thanks for sharing ladies ❤

[@barbarajanerobinson1428]

I am so amazed by the butterfly and the lovely brick. I would like to enter the free giveaway. I always enjoy your mudlark adventures ❤😊