Thames Mudlarking: Searching for London's Lost Treasures

Mudlarking is a tradition that dates back to the eighteenth century, where archaeology enthusiasts comb the shoreline of the River Thames at low tide to find historical artefacts that provide glimpses into the city's past. This book explores a fascinating assortment of finds from prehistoric to modern times, illustrated with photographs taken in situ in the mud and gravel of the Thames estuary.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 18 February 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A beautifully illustrated introduction to mudlarking, "Mudlarking: The Incredible, Forgotten History of London Through Objects Found on the Foreshore of the River Thames," tells the incredible, forgotten history of London through objects found on the foreshore of the River Thames. Often seen combing the shoreline of the River Thames at low tide, groups of archaeology enthusiasts known as 'mudlarks' continue a tradition that dates back to the eighteenth century. Over the years, they have found a vast array of historical artefacts providing glimpses into the city's past. Objects lost or discarded centuries ago, from ancient river offerings such as the Battersea Shield and Waterloo Helmet, to seventeenth-century trade tokens and even medals for bravery, have been discovered in the river. This book explores a fascinating assortment of finds from prehistoric to modern times, which collectively tell the rich and illustrious story of London and its inhabitants. Illustrated with an array of photographs taken of the items in situ in the mud and gravel of the Thames estuary, at the same time both gritty and glimmering, "Mudlarking: The Incredible, Forgotten History of London Through Objects Found on the Foreshore of the River Thames" is a must-read for anyone interested in the city's history and culture.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 149 x 211 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784424329