Rare & Exquisite Thames Treasures! Mudlarking the Thames in the Morning & Guernsey in the Afternoon

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  • čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
  • Join my mudlarking friend Mark Iglesias and myself as we go mudlarking along the River Thames on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning! Mark shows me some of his incredible finds and I have to admit I'm in awe of them! Thank you for watching. Dont forget that if you want to try mudlarking you need a permit from the Port of London Authority. Currently no new permits are being issued. Keep an eye on the Port of London Authority website for updates.
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Komentáře • 344

  • @markiglesias_ldn
    @markiglesias_ldn Před měsícem +37

    Thank you for inviting me along on one of my favourite mudlarking adventures to date! It was a real privilege to finally get on the foreshore with you, considering that it is thanks to you that I discovered this beautiful hobby! Cheers Nic, you little legend! ⭐️

  • @patriotmem2645
    @patriotmem2645 Před měsícem +38

    Isn't it amazing that back in ancient times they had the amazing eyesight to engrave such tiny designs as the ones on the tiny blue cufflink. I always think of the lighting with lamps etc, and probably not many people could afford glasses , monocles or what ever. With embroidery , clay pipes etc. it's just amazing how talented and driven our ancestors were to produce such beauty that we can still enjoy and marvel over today.

    • @3_3645
      @3_3645 Před měsícem +3

      I watched a documentary regarding mud larkers. I can't help but think when children were looking for something to sell the river was the sewage exit

    • @barbaraverdoorn9076
      @barbaraverdoorn9076 Před 29 dny +1

      @@patriotmem2645 Very well said and I agree wholeheartedly! Yours was such a nice comment to read!

  • @misspollitt5063
    @misspollitt5063 Před měsícem +26

    Your nephew is so interesting to listen to! He needs a history channel!!

    • @iamshotty
      @iamshotty Před měsícem +2

      Yes, I was so impressed by his knowledge and elocution, could listen to him for hours!

  • @rubywilcox2159
    @rubywilcox2159 Před měsícem +11

    "And you're no less beautiful for being broken." Always some bit of sage wisdom, Nicola! I know you meant that just for me, LOL!

  • @VideosbyShawna
    @VideosbyShawna Před 25 dny +4

    Your mom dropped a real knowledge bomb with that Guernsey Bean Jar recipe!! Extremely valuable knowledge… Thanks to her for sharing! 😊

  • @kathykuecker
    @kathykuecker Před měsícem +30

    Mudlarking sounds like it becomes an addiction.. I know watching your videos is, also.

  • @christyrich9495
    @christyrich9495 Před měsícem +15

    Mark has an amazing eye for Tiny finds

    • @SundaysChild1966
      @SundaysChild1966 Před měsícem

      GREAT sense of humour too! Do you hear that?? heeheee

  • @jasondoane9829
    @jasondoane9829 Před měsícem +15

    Nice to still see a Nic White video show up on a sunday morning in new york state. Was laid up on my sofa for a few months after a motorcycle accident five years ago when your channel was reccomended by youtube, mini history lessons. Clay pipes forever, lol, it never gets old.

  • @lauramclaine504
    @lauramclaine504 Před měsícem +12

    A family that wears a stripe top together stays together💕

  • @lisasteimer5860
    @lisasteimer5860 Před měsícem +5

    Well Nic don’t know if you remember but a watched you thru 2 knee operations, im now onto hip replacement. Keep the episodes coming! Love you and SI Friends!

  • @tricial4330
    @tricial4330 Před měsícem +4

    My goodness! What an amazing collection of fantastic things, Mark! Thank you for sharing, Mark and Nicola!

  • @bronwyndobbins282
    @bronwyndobbins282 Před měsícem +8

    Your family is just beautiful. Mark is so lovely. What an absolutely wonderful day. Meryen is just gorgeous.

    • @markiglesias_ldn
      @markiglesias_ldn Před měsícem

      Thank you, it really was a lovely day and great to finally search the foreshore alongside Nicola!

  • @maryhelen1011
    @maryhelen1011 Před 13 dny +1

    I love when you show some of your beautiful family! They’re all kind and awesome too! Such a peaceful piece of heaven it seems at your little vacation spot! Sending lots of love and positive vibes!! ❤❤❤

  • @jeannekepaan
    @jeannekepaan Před 28 dny +3

    Nicola, I’ll be coming to the UK for the first time ever in August, and thanks to all your wonderful videos that I’ve been a fan of for years, I’ll be going on a guided mudlarking tour in London. I’m so thrilled that I’ll get to explore the foreshore for myself after years of watching your channel. Thank you for inspiring me and keeping me entertained with all your mudlarking adventures!

  • @talcadetector4018
    @talcadetector4018 Před měsícem +10

    Hola amiga, muy hermoso lugar e interesante aventura, muy interesantes hallazgos, les envío un gran saludo y un gran abrazo desde chile para todos ustedes amigos 🙋‍♂️🇨🇱⚔️🙏🤜🤛⛏️🗡️👏🗝️💍😊👍💪

  • @chrisberry9017
    @chrisberry9017 Před 25 dny +3

    What an absolutely brilliant video Nicola! I loved it all, but especially the end where you visit your folks on the beautiful island of Guernsey. I’ve spent so many happy times there, both working, and having fun. It’s a magical place!

  • @Debbie4729
    @Debbie4729 Před měsícem +8

    My first mudlarking was actually as an elementary school student.My mom worked,so we had to walk to our babysitters house after school.The area had been farms,and then turned into modern housing.One or two of the old farmhouses were still there,and the sidewalk was right next to what was undoubtedly the trashdump.The old swayback fence had fragments of china plastered into the soil around it,and I would dig industriously into the soil to reveal them.The mud was hard clay,and there was no stream around,unfortunately,but there was a rabbit that would tempt me,and an apricot tree that had the tastiest little apricots on it,so,needless to say,there were plenty of adventures to sway a kid from the straight and narrow,and brave the scorn of going through "No Tresspassing" signs!

  • @trishsuchy
    @trishsuchy Před měsícem +3

    What a lovely pal, and I loved the dog tag story ❤️. Also love how you talk to your finds, like the pipe. Thanks for taking us with you.

  • @christhompson4270
    @christhompson4270 Před 29 dny +2

    What an awesome video with such great finds. What a beautiful gift. It was great to meet your family too. Take care and thank you for bringing us along 👏🙏❤️🌻

  • @vintage_violet
    @vintage_violet Před měsícem +12

    Lovely Sunday morning video, love Marks vibe!! Thanks for sharing your fascinating finds again Nicola!! ❤❤❤

  • @eleaerik6478
    @eleaerik6478 Před 28 dny +1

    Loved the Thames lark but loved the Guernsey family time even more! Thank you Nicola!

  • @VenusDeMilitant
    @VenusDeMilitant Před měsícem +10

    A French Napoleonic War Button! In fabulous condition!

  • @deloradeabel8487
    @deloradeabel8487 Před měsícem +3

    Mark had some fantastic finds that he shared!I loved your 17 century piece of pottery!

  • @ravenfaebowie
    @ravenfaebowie Před měsícem +2

    I absolutely love cameos. I collect them. I would absolutely love to find one like that

  • @MsPixi66
    @MsPixi66 Před měsícem +3

    That little bell sounded lovely 😊

  • @beverlyaslett7871
    @beverlyaslett7871 Před 28 dny +2

    I love this channel. So calming and I want to be a mudlark. I love the bits of history and cannot believe the exquisite finds. Fun fun.

  • @RavexXxCodyxXx
    @RavexXxCodyxXx Před měsícem +4

    What a positive man! Great video

  • @jameshollyoak8230
    @jameshollyoak8230 Před 28 dny +2

    Yes I’ve found your channel, saw you on si finds channel, your brilliant, could watch you mud larking All day , so peaceful and educational

  • @elainecrandall1059
    @elainecrandall1059 Před měsícem +2

    Marks collection was stunning !

  • @PhilipStephan
    @PhilipStephan Před 21 dnem

    The little clip item Mark found is actually a keeper from overalls. Blacksmiths,train engineers,farmers,any one who did a dirty job put them on and the strap with the keeper you found went over the shoulder to hold the overalls up. Cheers, Mark. 😊

  • @iansuehooper7542
    @iansuehooper7542 Před 29 dny +2

    Magic Nicole, this video had all the good things you bring to us, your subscribers. Stay safe and keep well.

  • @laniejewell7512
    @laniejewell7512 Před 23 dny

    being a fiber artist, and often using a thimble, i LOVED the thimble find! Hundreds of years old and still so beautiful! fantastic

  • @kathrynwallkowicz7223
    @kathrynwallkowicz7223 Před 28 dny +1

    Beautiful video as always. Your heart is so bright, it ozzes out through your words and energy. Thank you for giving us some of your light.

  • @davidjohnson8382
    @davidjohnson8382 Před 28 dny +1

    I love these videos when you get other mud larkers and see there finds wow brilliant finds 🎉

  • @Nicole-pg5lk
    @Nicole-pg5lk Před měsícem +3

    Watched this video whilst being in Brighton for a week with my daughter. Which is a highlight for this year.
    Lovely video and wow what a beautiful finds Mark has shown.
    Hope you had a lovely time in Guernsey and see you in the next video. Love, Nicole❤😘.

  • @skp8738
    @skp8738 Před měsícem +1

    What a great story about the dog tag!

  • @bethsmith3421
    @bethsmith3421 Před měsícem +2

    Lovely Sunday video, Nicola. Spending time with family is a great thing and doubled by spending it at the beach. Mark seems like a wonderful friend. He found some beautiful and interesting treasures. I thought your bartman shard with the bright blue was a fantastic find, so intricate and beautifully decorated. Thanks for the upload. The mudlarking videos from my favorite mudlarks, you and Simon, make my boring laundry day much better.

  • @kimbateman226
    @kimbateman226 Před měsícem +5

    Some excellent finds, nice to meet Mark and to see his treasures he has found, funny on the dog tag Endell St I use to work on that street

  • @dennispiciullo8060
    @dennispiciullo8060 Před 29 dny +1

    Wow, pretty cool, and it's a family affair too! Really cool, I definitely look forward to your videos every Sunday. Have great rest of the week! ❤️

  • @lilybee_
    @lilybee_ Před měsícem +2

    I liked seeing Mark's treasures! The best was your lovely family ❤

  • @dbn52
    @dbn52 Před měsícem +2

    Glad to see you Mom. Thanks for you videos'

  • @pattymelt-go3fv
    @pattymelt-go3fv Před 22 dny

    Mark's a lovely man to return the dog tag!

  • @MadelineRose-ep7fj
    @MadelineRose-ep7fj Před měsícem +3

    Wow what a wonderful video! So good to see a healthy forshore! Mark, Marion, Tamsen, Mom and Dad, what an interesting group to surround yourself with. So pleasant and knowledgeable about things in history. When your Mother mentioned the salmon, it brought back mental pictures of the outdoor barbecue you had shared with us. Be safe and have fun!😊❤😊

  • @iamshotty
    @iamshotty Před měsícem +2

    Absolutely loved this episode Nicola - all of it. After seeing Simon find a crotal bell, and now Mark, I've concluded I reeeally love them!! And given that I was born in 68, he should send me both the button and bell!! 🤣yes, cheeky Australian me... Thank you Nicola, sending you much love xx Teresa 🇦🇺♥

  • @superbellabeau
    @superbellabeau Před měsícem +1

    It was lovely to see you mudlarking with Mark. He had some amazing finds! Ofcourse a pipe or two were there for you to find. It was lovely meeting some of your family and seeing some of you in matching stripes! Thanks as always for taking us along Nicola from Sally in Oz! ❤️😁

  • @tomlee812
    @tomlee812 Před 20 dny

    This was fascinating. What a great storyteller Mark is. It makes you realise just how random life is. What is the possibility of finding that dog tag and reuniting it with the family after all that time? It makes your spine tingle, doesn't it........?

  • @vickinoeske1154
    @vickinoeske1154 Před měsícem +2

    What a wonderful keepsake, Esme.❤😊

  • @goodpeople5676
    @goodpeople5676 Před měsícem +3

    A loud and big shout out to MARK , his findings are a real touch of history. Really enjoyed watching the beautiful video with Pipe Queen 👸 finding pipes 😂.
    Enjoy
    With love from SAM
    Guwahati, Assam, India 🇮🇳 ❤

  • @mirkatu3249
    @mirkatu3249 Před měsícem +1

    These old stories, like the one about the dog tag, really are exciting, aren't they? Can you imagine getting something in the mail from one of your ancestors that some random person found and took the time to research? Thank you and Mark for sharing it. :-)

  • @barbaraverdoorn9076
    @barbaraverdoorn9076 Před měsícem +1

    So much to love about this video! First, your mother is lovely. All of your family is so nice and your nephew is darling!
    I loved the finds Mark showed us. Especially the spoon handle and the pipe with the lovely woman. I would think the smoker of that pipe would have held that one quite dear! But, alas, I think his jealous wife broke off her head and threw her in the Thames! 😂
    The tile Esme made you was very well done!
    Thank you for sharing your life with us, Nicola. I hope everyone on your side of this screen is well and happy. Such a nice video!❤

  • @professor-greek3367
    @professor-greek3367 Před 27 dny

    Finally watched this Nicola yay .. I love how you show us other Wonderful mudlarkers .. it's like a thames family .. was lovely to meet you ❤

  • @WendyInCollingwood
    @WendyInCollingwood Před měsícem

    👏🇨🇦 Thank You for inviting us along on your mudlarking adventures, they’re always chocked full of intrigue, mystery & discoveries 💖 I loved your nephew’s brilliant interpretation of the plate shard 🌟 Thank you for introducing us to your family ! Happy summer, to all 👒 Greetings from Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦

  • @PorcelainBeach
    @PorcelainBeach Před měsícem +2

    Fantastic video. Enjoyed Mark’s favorite finds and the beach larking with your family.

  • @KarlGillcrist
    @KarlGillcrist Před měsícem +1

    A Sunday with Nicola"s 3 "f's" friends, family and finds what more could you ask for.....it was cool to find that Mark was inspired by your videos as a lot of us are but he was able to go find some history of his own where as most of us don't have access to mudlarking ...so we get to enjoy it through your videos...thanks for sharing your love of history with us...Karl from eastern Canada❤❤❤❤😃😃😃😃

  • @marciajohnson6767
    @marciajohnson6767 Před měsícem +2

    Amazing to see what Mark found!!😊😊😊

  • @amandabell8827
    @amandabell8827 Před měsícem +1

    Wonderful video Nicola, Mark has found some amazing things! I just love the story of the dog tag 😃It looks like you had a fun time with your family on Guernsey, long may the good times continue 😁💖x

  • @susancousins8766
    @susancousins8766 Před měsícem +1

    It was great to see your friend Mark at the Thames with you. Many amazing finds for him and all of the finds he brought to show you Nicola. I really enjoyed your little lark with your family especially your mom she is so sweet and a beautiful woman. Peter seems really nice and yes I remember him at your house. You have a lovely family Nicola, I’m glad you get to see and spend time with your mom. Have a fantastic week ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜

  • @Leslie-wb8cb
    @Leslie-wb8cb Před 29 dny

    What a fun video! I really enjoyed seeing your friends and family with you. And Mark has some amazing finds, in such a short period of time. Love the intaglios.

  • @susanbanack4855
    @susanbanack4855 Před měsícem +1

    Love your enthusiasm and finds Nicola. Thank you for your videos ❤

  • @JinJinDoe
    @JinJinDoe Před 29 dny

    How cool is that dog tag story! Marks collection is epic.

  • @FindsByPirjo
    @FindsByPirjo Před měsícem +2

    Lovely to see Mark with you on the foreshore. Mark is one of the friendliest and knowledgeable mudlarkers I have met. I think I have to plan for a visit to Guernsey in the near future. Sunny greeting from Germany!

    • @markiglesias_ldn
      @markiglesias_ldn Před měsícem +1

      Aww thanks, Pirjo. No doubt see you next time you’re in town.

    • @FindsByPirjo
      @FindsByPirjo Před měsícem +1

      @@markiglesias_ldn See you in September!

  • @aengusmacnaughton1375
    @aengusmacnaughton1375 Před měsícem +1

    Mark has a great attitude and sense of fun! Great to see him get you to chuckle!

    • @markiglesias_ldn
      @markiglesias_ldn Před měsícem +1

      Thank you! We definitely had a good laugh, t’was a really fun morning!

  • @heidiavera5071
    @heidiavera5071 Před měsícem +3

    What a wonderful story all from one tag 🏷️

  • @spectrumEDMforever
    @spectrumEDMforever Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for your fresh outlook and positivity 😇

  • @tanithmessenger3581
    @tanithmessenger3581 Před měsícem +1

    Love Guernsey, such a beautiful place. Lovely way to end your day 🙂 Fascinating info about the Sphinx!

  • @1mmickk
    @1mmickk Před 29 dny +1

    Youre a good man Mark. May the Gods of the Thames smile upon you. Nicola is the Goddess of the Thames she dont need no help!

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  Před 28 dny +1

      ha ha thank you :) Im not sure about that - but it's very kind xx

  • @imawehole
    @imawehole Před měsícem +1

    Looks like stripey tops is an inherited trait...lol. love it. Your the best.

  • @johnhagemeyer8578
    @johnhagemeyer8578 Před 29 dny

    Hi Nicola, thanks for another great post.
    You always brighten my day.

  • @StonedustandStardust
    @StonedustandStardust Před 25 dny

    Wonderful finds Mark, thank you for sharing.

  • @derekodriscoll7178
    @derekodriscoll7178 Před 27 dny

    Realy enjoyed your latest mudlark adventure with mark 👌(such fascinating items) and I'm a big fan of Guernsey, such a Beautiful place 💖

  • @deborahbryant7530
    @deborahbryant7530 Před měsícem +1

    An absolutely amazing video Nicola !!! Wow, the beautiful treasures that Mark had found were stunning !!! I loved the clay pipe bowl of a beautiful woman, that darling little bell of which I have a little bell similar to his & it is open but the long points were bent inwards just enough to keep a metal ball inside & that's what makes the jingle sound !!! It looks very old & I got it at a thrift store. Loved his Cameos & the two tiny round blue 💙 glass (?) & the two stampers !!! All so cool 😎 !!! Your pipes too Nicola !!! Wonderful seeing you with your family again !!! Your nephew is very smart 🤓 sounds like a professor & love his soft voice. Enjoyed your video. Much love to you Nicole from the USA ♥️🤍💙 !!!

  • @randomvintagefilm273
    @randomvintagefilm273 Před měsícem +1

    Your friend just started mudllarking in 2019? He sure knows a lot already! I love his special finds

  • @elizabethabraybant7282
    @elizabethabraybant7282 Před měsícem +1

    Amazing Intaglios! They would make gorgeous jewelry!

  • @juliebates5315
    @juliebates5315 Před 27 dny +1

    Nicola! What a great outing ! Sharing Mark’s finds was fascinating ! Thank you ❤️🦘

  • @johnloughlin5821
    @johnloughlin5821 Před měsícem +1

    lovely video mark seems like a really nice fella and his finds are beautiful

  • @marykunselman284
    @marykunselman284 Před 28 dny +2

    My grandson graduated I am so proud

  • @cathybenson5119
    @cathybenson5119 Před měsícem +1

    I envy those who do mudlarking. I'd love to do it myself, but I have a problem with my back n I need a wheelie-walker to get about. Every time I think how I'd love to do something like this, I'm reminded about my back. Lol.

  • @alantodd7633
    @alantodd7633 Před měsícem +2

    Amazing, the intaglio of the running fox is my family crest. I have a letter seal made of agate ( I think ) with a fruit wood handle.

  • @carolinadiaz8953
    @carolinadiaz8953 Před 28 dny

    Amazing artisan work on your friends pipe & the item with sister Cecelia 😊

  • @sandybuchart6017
    @sandybuchart6017 Před měsícem +3

    Hi ! What a wonderful day ! I wish I could be there mudlarking with you ! It's hard to believe the year is half over ! Be safe.

  • @tonygiraldes7848
    @tonygiraldes7848 Před měsícem +5

    Just the greatest 🙂♥️

  • @christopherbutler7588
    @christopherbutler7588 Před 24 dny

    Great video love the story of the Dog tag .thanks for showing. 😊have a great week 😊

  • @marykunselman284
    @marykunselman284 Před 28 dny

    That story is fantastic I loved it I love dogs

  • @lauravanniekerk4719
    @lauravanniekerk4719 Před měsícem +1

    Nice to see the family, and a few in stripes!!

  • @DetectoristLorraine
    @DetectoristLorraine Před měsícem +1

    Oooh Nicola, we have some eye candy in Mark this week !

  • @melissalillegard7945
    @melissalillegard7945 Před měsícem +1

    I missed you last week. Your weather is just beautiful. I love it when you find the old pipes. As well as the pounded coins, medieval coins, and the little tiny finds.

  • @apostlewoody
    @apostlewoody Před měsícem +1

    I love happy people!!!

  • @StonedustandStardust
    @StonedustandStardust Před 25 dny

    How sweet of Esme! Thank You, Nicola, you always make my day😍

  • @nancylarson8421
    @nancylarson8421 Před měsícem

    What a wonderful way to enjoy being with people that you love and who like mudlarking as much as you. ❤

  • @TheWalnut47
    @TheWalnut47 Před 29 dny

    An excellent video. Thank you, Nicola. Greetings from Bodmin Moor, Cornwall.

  • @simonhopkins3867
    @simonhopkins3867 Před měsícem

    Fishing, litter picking and beach larking! For me. If it stops raining 😂

  • @AndrewwarrenAndrew
    @AndrewwarrenAndrew Před měsícem +1

    That tile was pretty good.

  • @Big_Renfrew
    @Big_Renfrew Před 24 dny

    Lovely episode. You definitely resemble your mother. 🇨🇦

  • @reneebryant42
    @reneebryant42 Před 22 dny

    Sweet family times.

  • @ethelhopp8879
    @ethelhopp8879 Před měsícem +1

    ; love your videos on this Sunday first one i have seen on the same day keep up your great work from Ohio U.S.A. HAVE A GOOD WEEK N icola

  • @LolaMarigold
    @LolaMarigold Před měsícem

    mudlarking the thames is on my wish list. Even more so now that I know you can find nice men there too!! (yes I said it ) 😉 Nicola you find the best shards!!!

  • @icevoss9917
    @icevoss9917 Před měsícem +1

    Marcus found amazing things

  • @yomama8873
    @yomama8873 Před 29 dny

    Great fun great finds 🤩🤩🤩💖💖

  • @katboo9807
    @katboo9807 Před měsícem +2

    Great video nicola ❤👍🏻

  • @grandee4383
    @grandee4383 Před měsícem

    Great finds on the Thames and on the shore with your family. Anita is looking so well! It was nice to see Peter with his daughter. I can’t believe how much Meryen has grown since your last video we saw with him in it. He is quite the knowledgeable young man! I’m so glad you got to spend quality time with your sweet mum!! I miss mine every day!! Thank you for bringing me along for your lovely outing my friend I’ve yet to meet! Much love from DeeAnn 🇺🇸