Good morning.
Bit of mudlarking.
Bit of mudlarking.
December 12, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Good morning.
Bit of mudlarking.
Bit of mudlarking.
Charles III post box souvenir found by me while mudlarking yesterday under some old revetments. The legacy of Kings - to be remembered as a fridge magnet.
December 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Charles III post box souvenir found by me while mudlarking yesterday under some old revetments. The legacy of Kings - to be remembered as a fridge magnet.
Because I have a million things to do today, I’m currently faffing about decorating my mudlarking finds cabinet with drunken robins, sparkly baubles & berries. Every new year I have a bit of a sort out of artefacts, some ‘doubles’ might even get returned to the river. Curation is never ending 1/
December 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Because I have a million things to do today, I’m currently faffing about decorating my mudlarking finds cabinet with drunken robins, sparkly baubles & berries. Every new year I have a bit of a sort out of artefacts, some ‘doubles’ might even get returned to the river. Curation is never ending 1/
One of this week’s Thames Foreshore mudlarking finds, this is a whirligig, or child’s spinning toy. Made of lead and popular from the Victorian era onwards, these gave various instructions to the players. The word ‘whirligig’ has its origins in the Middle English ‘whirlegigg’ meaning whirling top.
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
One of this week’s Thames Foreshore mudlarking finds, this is a whirligig, or child’s spinning toy. Made of lead and popular from the Victorian era onwards, these gave various instructions to the players. The word ‘whirligig’ has its origins in the Middle English ‘whirlegigg’ meaning whirling top.
Reminds me of #FindsFriday artefact now in London Museum's mudlarking exhibition:
1550-1650 elephant ivory pocket sundial of a ship's captain; possibly made in Germany, also had compass in recess.
Found in same area of Thames foreshore in 2 parts, by 2 different mudlarks, 8 years apart.
1550-1650 elephant ivory pocket sundial of a ship's captain; possibly made in Germany, also had compass in recess.
Found in same area of Thames foreshore in 2 parts, by 2 different mudlarks, 8 years apart.
November 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Reminds me of #FindsFriday artefact now in London Museum's mudlarking exhibition:
1550-1650 elephant ivory pocket sundial of a ship's captain; possibly made in Germany, also had compass in recess.
Found in same area of Thames foreshore in 2 parts, by 2 different mudlarks, 8 years apart.
1550-1650 elephant ivory pocket sundial of a ship's captain; possibly made in Germany, also had compass in recess.
Found in same area of Thames foreshore in 2 parts, by 2 different mudlarks, 8 years apart.
Spot the find. An easy one. Mudlarking is about ‘getting your eye in’, i.e. looking for perfect shapes & colours of artefacts that don’t appear naturally among the stones, gravel, mud, sand and rubble of the Thames Foreshore. Scanning as I walk, a pop of green grabs my attention. A child’s marble.
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Spot the find. An easy one. Mudlarking is about ‘getting your eye in’, i.e. looking for perfect shapes & colours of artefacts that don’t appear naturally among the stones, gravel, mud, sand and rubble of the Thames Foreshore. Scanning as I walk, a pop of green grabs my attention. A child’s marble.
Arrived too early for a work appointment and the tide was low so had my first taste of Thames mudlarking. All it gave me were a quarter of a plate, a shoe sole, a wooden chair leg, and muddy boots (mine) - and I loved it!
November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Arrived too early for a work appointment and the tide was low so had my first taste of Thames mudlarking. All it gave me were a quarter of a plate, a shoe sole, a wooden chair leg, and muddy boots (mine) - and I loved it!
Egyptian Goose arrives on the foreshore this afternoon to check
our mudlarking permits.
our mudlarking permits.
November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Egyptian Goose arrives on the foreshore this afternoon to check
our mudlarking permits.
our mudlarking permits.
feeling the late semester squash. fossils cheer me. with their zero fucks to give about time. this adorable blob of flint is giving echinoid (sea urchin) vibes. with rows of pores indicative of a Micraster cast. & a bonus tubercle mould from maybe a Temnocidaris.(100–66 million yrs old) #mudlarking
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
feeling the late semester squash. fossils cheer me. with their zero fucks to give about time. this adorable blob of flint is giving echinoid (sea urchin) vibes. with rows of pores indicative of a Micraster cast. & a bonus tubercle mould from maybe a Temnocidaris.(100–66 million yrs old) #mudlarking
a loose approximation of a painting. Still Life with a Stoneware Jug, Berkemeyer, and Smoking Utensils, 1640, Pieter Claesz (Dutch, about 1597–1661) echoed in #mudlarking finds from the Thames
November 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
a loose approximation of a painting. Still Life with a Stoneware Jug, Berkemeyer, and Smoking Utensils, 1640, Pieter Claesz (Dutch, about 1597–1661) echoed in #mudlarking finds from the Thames
a cracking addition to the asterisk collection #mudlarking
November 16, 2025 at 7:22 AM
a cracking addition to the asterisk collection #mudlarking
Awesome! I've booked my ticket finally, I aim to be there early-ish but I may hop out to fly up to the Museum of London Docklands to see their Mudlarking exhibition around lunch (I think it'll be the only chance I get to do so) and then be back at Dragonmeet for the afternoon.
November 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Awesome! I've booked my ticket finally, I aim to be there early-ish but I may hop out to fly up to the Museum of London Docklands to see their Mudlarking exhibition around lunch (I think it'll be the only chance I get to do so) and then be back at Dragonmeet for the afternoon.
Mudlarking! Well done, you 🥰
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Mudlarking! Well done, you 🥰
Kohle, Knochen und ein Victoria-Kreuz – das ist keine britische Einkaufsliste, sondern eine Auswahl echter Funde am Ufer der Themse. Aber Achtung: Fürs Mudlarking braucht man inzwischen mehr als nur Gummistiefel! Lesen Sie mehr darüber im Blog.
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#Mudlarking
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#Mudlarking
November 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Kohle, Knochen und ein Victoria-Kreuz – das ist keine britische Einkaufsliste, sondern eine Auswahl echter Funde am Ufer der Themse. Aber Achtung: Fürs Mudlarking braucht man inzwischen mehr als nur Gummistiefel! Lesen Sie mehr darüber im Blog.
brit.shop/mudlarkingbs
#Mudlarking
brit.shop/mudlarkingbs
#Mudlarking
November 7, 2025 at 5:10 AM
a score for packing for five days of trains, friends, opera, mudlarking, performing at a poetry festival, walking on a beach, and important work meetings. lipstick and a fountain pen. work gloves and a silk scarf. a ring and a loop. implements of magnification. to see both near and far.
November 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
a score for packing for five days of trains, friends, opera, mudlarking, performing at a poetry festival, walking on a beach, and important work meetings. lipstick and a fountain pen. work gloves and a silk scarf. a ring and a loop. implements of magnification. to see both near and far.
Yes, this is why mudlarking is heavily regulated, in order that important artefacts are reported and recorded.
November 6, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Yes, this is why mudlarking is heavily regulated, in order that important artefacts are reported and recorded.
Our mudlarking volunteer found some beautiful things on her recent excursion. Hearts follow us. ❤️
#london #mudlarking
#london #mudlarking
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our mudlarking volunteer found some beautiful things on her recent excursion. Hearts follow us. ❤️
#london #mudlarking
#london #mudlarking
I went to the Museum of London Docklands' mudlarking exhibition on Saturday, and it was an absolute delight. So many fascinating things, including the incredible Battersea Shield - familiar from every British primary school history book - and it is utterly breathtaking.
November 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I went to the Museum of London Docklands' mudlarking exhibition on Saturday, and it was an absolute delight. So many fascinating things, including the incredible Battersea Shield - familiar from every British primary school history book - and it is utterly breathtaking.
On 5th Nov in Britain we remember the Gunpowder Plot, an attempt to blow up Parliament & assassinate King James I. Some years ago while mudlarking I found a James I copper alloy coin weight for a half crown of the 2nd coinage (1612-1619) which might never have happened if Fawkes & Co had succeeded.
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
On 5th Nov in Britain we remember the Gunpowder Plot, an attempt to blow up Parliament & assassinate King James I. Some years ago while mudlarking I found a James I copper alloy coin weight for a half crown of the 2nd coinage (1612-1619) which might never have happened if Fawkes & Co had succeeded.
On today's mudlarking adventure; 2 glass bottles filled with sea stuff, and a skull!
November 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
On today's mudlarking adventure; 2 glass bottles filled with sea stuff, and a skull!
Really enjoyed the mudlarking exhibition at London Museum Docklands (Secrets of the Thames).
(Images below from a book I bought whilst there).
The randomness of the finds through so many ages really appeals to me. Almost glad I don't live in London as I'm sure I could be tempted to give it a go...
(Images below from a book I bought whilst there).
The randomness of the finds through so many ages really appeals to me. Almost glad I don't live in London as I'm sure I could be tempted to give it a go...
October 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Really enjoyed the mudlarking exhibition at London Museum Docklands (Secrets of the Thames).
(Images below from a book I bought whilst there).
The randomness of the finds through so many ages really appeals to me. Almost glad I don't live in London as I'm sure I could be tempted to give it a go...
(Images below from a book I bought whilst there).
The randomness of the finds through so many ages really appeals to me. Almost glad I don't live in London as I'm sure I could be tempted to give it a go...
Lots of comments about the artefact on our front cover this issue - it's an eel spear!
The spear is currently on display in the Mudlarking exhibition at London Museum Docklands until 1 March 2026.
Photo © London Museum
The spear is currently on display in the Mudlarking exhibition at London Museum Docklands until 1 March 2026.
Photo © London Museum
October 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Lots of comments about the artefact on our front cover this issue - it's an eel spear!
The spear is currently on display in the Mudlarking exhibition at London Museum Docklands until 1 March 2026.
Photo © London Museum
The spear is currently on display in the Mudlarking exhibition at London Museum Docklands until 1 March 2026.
Photo © London Museum
