What did I find on the hottest day of the year? Mudlarking the River Thames in London (July 2022)
Vložit
- čas přidán 23. 07. 2022
- On one of the hottest days on record here in the UK where better place to be than on the foreshore of the River Thames! And on this hot day, I got some super hot finds! Take a look and let me know what your favourite is! (I don't often wear shorts when Im mudlarking but on Monday 18th July the weather was the hottest it has ever been over here in London and this called for a change of the usual clothing!).
I did question my sanity at one point as it really was oppressively hot, even by the water. Luckily I had plenty of water with me and a straw hat lent to me by my friend Rebecca!
This fabulous photo which I used on my thumbnail was taken by Hannah Smiles a couple of years ago! Thank you Hannah. See more portraits of mudlarks here:-
hannahsmiles.com/Mudlark-Port...
During this video I talk about the Totally Thames Festival coming up in September 2022. There will be plenty of mudlarking themed events and I will be showing my finds on 3/4 September at Watermen's Hall in London and also at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich on 10/11 September. I'll also be doing a talk on 10th September at 3.30pm at the Maritime Museum. It is free but you just need to book tickets here:-
thamesfestivaltrust.org/whats...
Do take a look at the large selection of events on offer during September.
On September 24/25 I'll be in Cornwall with Simon Bourne of @Sifinds for some detecting. Email sifinds@outlook.com to book your space, No charge for non-detectorists. Or email me via my website.
And find details of the transferware collectors club here!
www.transferwarecollectorsclu...
If you are tempted to try mudlarking then dont forget that you need a permit. You can find out all the details here at the port of london authority website
www.pla.co.uk/Environment/Tha...
Follow me on twitter and instagram for more Thames finds and content @tidelineart
See you soon.
Nicola
Nicola White
www.tidelineart.com
The greatest treasure found mudlarking the Thames is, of course, Nicola White! Another great set of outings, Nic. Glad you survived the extreme heat in one piece.
Thanks Steve. You always say the nicest things. Sending you love from a cooler London! xx
You are right Steve. Nicola is a bright gem in the mud!
You are so awesome!
You reflect the force that drives me.... adventure and focus.
Stay in the zone and be safe
I love your work, Nicola. There's something for everyone...history, geology, architecture in the background, biology in the birds, I truly enjoy it so much. 40 degrees is pretty normal here in Australia in the summer, but it must have been challenging for you. Couldn't have been in a better place. Thanks for taking us with you.
Thank you! Im so glad you enjoy the videos. I love making them. I don't know how you cope with heat like that on a regular basis! xx
Haha. We’ve had a cold, wet winter in Qld and I hate it. Bring on summer.
@@brissiemum2 nooo! I do not like summer in Australia, even though after sixty odd years I should be used to it. I have a son living in the UK who explained the heat is different, even more humid than Australia. We usually have 40-45 degrees dry heat or 30 degrees humid heat depending where you live in Australia.
Most importantly Nicola herself.
the rapture will happen much before 2030 according to all the environmental, weather,astronomical signs ,israel timelines/ third temple building plan etc showing, no ones the day or hour . see people having rapture dreams vanishing you tube -and site rapture ready web site ~ its no coincidence
It still amazes me that glass and clay pipes can stay pretty much intact for so long , and a bonus history lesson from you Nicola x
Thanks Richie. Yes it amazes me too!
Epic presentation as always Nicola & I have to give special gratitude to the firefighters around the world. I live several hours away from the Oak fire currently burning near Yosemite Park in California. Yet the smoke has traveled to my area where I am constantly reminded of the selfless work of those who are out there sacrificing for us all.
Thanks Laura and yes you are so right. Those firefighters all around the world do such amazing and dangerous work xx
Laura and me hunting together ❤️
Hi Nicola, lovely to see you again. You are the highlight of my week since my husband passed away from Covid a year ago. You help my depression to be less. Thank you and love from Lindsay in Lancashire.
Hugs❤️
❤
Sending love and condolences from Los Angeles.
Stay strong as possible
Hi Lindsay. Im so sorry to hear about your husband. That is so terribly sad and must be extremely difficult. I'm thinking of you and him and Im glad that you enjoy the videos. Sending you much love from here in London. Hugs, Nicola xox
"Don't judge a padlock by it's crusty exterior" -- that could very well apply to me!!! 🙂
Thanks for another spellbinding video. It is incredibly relaxing to sit back and watch as the curious finds are uncovered from the sludge. I was so happy for you as the form of the well-preserved lead soldier was revealed. Despite the blistering heat on these days, you certainly came back with a respectable bounty of treasures. I can hardly wait to see where you’ll take us next! We’ll tune in as you and Si-Finds set off on the much anticipated metal detecting adventure in the near future ♥️
Thanks Christopher. Im glad you enjoyed it. Yes, Im excited for Cornwall. I haven't been back home in a while!
Watching this is like relaxing meditation. I especially love the clips of the birds and ducks intermingled….wish I could be there in the middle of it.
Completely agree. Would be utter bliss to be able to do this on a regular basis. Second best thing is to live it vicariously through these videos!
Oh, I loved the mother pigeon and her baby and the squirrel at the end of your video! How cute! Of course I enjoyed the rest of the video too! Many thanks for allowing us to mudlark along with you Nicola! Big hugs and much love to you!
Yes,I understand what you mean “getting in the zone “ ! Seems as though all is a chaotic jumble of rock “and “trash” ,then suddenly a treasure pops out and then that’s all that is visible! “Love it “ ❤ And enjoy your sharing of a fascinating hobby ,😊Thank you for letting us “hunt” with you ! 👍🏻🙀👵🏻😱🖖🏼👽🐲. 👍🏻🌵ARIZONA ,USA🇺🇸❤💕❤🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
oh that squirrel, haaaaaa, she's doing what comes natural foraging, eeeeeee! Love your program and how we get history education, Thank You Very
much!!!! 🕊🌿 🗽 🐿🐾🍃🍂
☕
Thanks Kim x
It makes complete sense to me. You’re making me wish I lived in London. I love doing what you’re doing here on the west coast of Canada
The back view of the lead soldier still has good detail! You can see He is wearing a curved swod and an axe on His backpack! Nice find!
Admittedly I clicked because of the leg, then was charmed by the sight of a Cormorant chugging an eel alive and was further enthralled by muddy, inner-city forgaing.
Ah Nicola. As usually, you have swept me away to a better place. Thank you-I very much needed that. Congrats on your pretty-much-perfect soldier! Also...mom and baby pigeon love!
Thank you Nicola for suffering in the heat for us to enjoy mudlaring with you. Great finds as usual, with the history to go with them. I find it so interesting watching you on the foreshore plus seeing the wildlife. 💕🇦🇺
Always interesting to see what you dig up from centuries past.
Love to watch you work and explain what you have found.
How nice, i had started to write "What happened to your friend the squirrel" as i was looking on the screen, and there it was IN THE HOUSE 🐿 Sweet 🥰
Absolutely loved that toy soldier, as you said you always find them with the head missing or something. Stunning find.
i can't believe that padlock cleaned up so nicely! great find!
As a mason I’m on my knees a lot whenever I am doing flat work and I use a simple 1-1/4” gardening knee pad made out of foam rubber. So much better than sweaty knee pads and the binding of the straps. Love your channel! Peace from San Diego
Wonderful channel to watch, very enjoyable and relaxing. Thankyou for sharing with us all Nicola 🦆
Great finds ! Have to say the lead figurines are some of my favorite finds and finding one whole is certainly a pleasant surprise. Thank you for taking us along on your journeys!
Lol; the broken one missing limbs and head would be perfect for a diorama of WWI trench warfare
@@seanbrown9048 you are most definitely correct my friend, Battle of the Somme or just about any WWI battlefield. Absolute horror and mass slaughter, tragic waste of life. I feel for those brave soldiers and their families. Had a neighbor when I was a kid who was a WWI vet
Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! I love seeing the lovely wildlife too.
The detail in the lead soldier just blows me away! Fabulous find 👏
I absolutely love your videos, I am learning so much, I have just got a permit and am coming to London on a guided mudlark tour , this will be my first time. Thankyou
Love your soothing voice to hear all the history you find. Thank you for sharing
Oh to feel as safe as the baby pigeon! That is fab...omg the squirrel! you did get him out!! Xxx you are my therapy Nicola, just love you
that Skittle type bottle was so satisfyingly chunky. There was something in the mud to the right, perhaps an offering lamp. Always on these "what do you see" moments there are so many thing I want to touch and check out. 🙂 Your padlock came out beautifully with so much detail
Thanks Martha. yes it was a very satisfying bottle extraction! x
So brave out in that heat, but the Thames repaid you again with some super finds.
Thanks for sharing with us. Xx
Thank you for taking us with you on your larks. It always amazes me to see what by what you find in the mud! The detail of the lead soldier was just incredible! I loved the glass stopper, too. It was a wonderful surprise to see how well the padlock cleaned up. Thank you for sharing your finds!
Utterly wonderfully fascinating. Thanks for taking us along for the unearthings/unsiltings of all those bits and pieces - with great little incidental glimpses of pigeons, passing aircraft and boats. A great watch for half an hour, and looking forward to more.
All of you across the pond are in my thoughts and prayers BC I know y'all are not used to the heat. I bet you feel like you are cooking a live. Stay cool and safe. 💜
I think about all the history still under the mud.
Thanks Pam. Thankfully it is a lot cooler now! xx
@@nicolawhitemudlark I'm so glad for y'all 💙
To help Stay cool...spray two sheets and place in freezer...wait until chilled nicely.. take one out and wrap yourself in it...when it warms up - put back in freezer and take the other one out...p.s. you don't have to spray water on them...but I do as it is of course colder..( A Will Hofman sheet' -named it') (you can wear cool sheets as toga' ) 🏝🕊
We do love a good crusty padlock! Nice finds - keep cool!
Absolutely gorgeous perfume bottle stopper !!! Nice clay pipe. That made me laugh 😂 at the end of your video your daughter yelling "mom the squirrel got in the house" & there she was running across your couch !!! I knew that she would one day come in cause I saw her life the little door one time when you was talking to her & going to give her a peanut 🥜 !!! I love it. ❤️🙂🐿️
I absolutely loved this visit to the Thames, I live in Melbourne, but love London and miss it. I am too old to fosick now, but really enjoy these episodes. Thank you so much
Thank you Maureen 😊 ❤️
Darling you never cease to amaze,Fantastic as always.Stay Safe and hydrated.Much Love 🌹♥️🌹
I enjoy watching your videos of you mudlarking. Very interesting finds and history of London over several hundreds of years. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
Ray
Regarding your update on the jawbone, which I just viewed today for the first time:
Nicola, you come from a place with 2000 + years of history, where millions upon millions have passed, almost all of which are completely forgotten to time - essentially as though they never existed. Yet, you still possess a unique ability to truly appreciate life and, if only for a short period, to bring the lost back.
What a batch of treasures!!! Perfect time to rescue history n treasures. Thank You so much!! Stay cool.
Super as usual thank you. Looking forward the next one. Take care from Norfolk.
Your work is so up lifting. Thanks. I enjoy the views of England, nature, and music and your finds.
Thank you Thomas! ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your mudlarking during such extremely hot weather. Here in New Jersey we have had temperatures in the 90's for a little over a week, and the humidity makes it feel like a bloody sauna.
You finds were incredible! The lead soldier is absolutely cracking, and you are the Queen of clay pipes.
Stay cool, stay safe, and know that you have a devoted fan here in the U.S.
I’m behind in watching your videos lately but wanted to wish you a Happy Belated Birthday! I hope your day was extra special and that the next year brings you great joy, happiness and good health. x
Once again a great video with a history lesson on your great finds thank you looking forward to your next video
That short evening mudlark uncovered some excellent finds. We loved that glass stopper, a little treasure as was that skittle bottle. The second lark was just as fascinating but a big thank you for braving that heat to bring us the video. So lovely to see Squirrel is still around, and with family. Do you wonder if the jump into your hose is a subtle hint about new accommodation? Sue and Ian
Dear Nicola,
I can't express what a beautiful and amazing video this is. Thank you, i thoroughly enjoyed it.
Love, Poppet.
The highlight of this video for me was definitely that bottle stopper. What a find, just stunning. Thanks for sharing.
Congrats on your talk about the Thames.
Neat finds, great photography, great explanations after...
🌼
The zen of mudlarking🙏. Great to watch.
Hi Nicola, we loved watching these latest adventures. James thought the lead soldier was "cool" and the bottle stopper is "beautiful" 😊
We were glad to hear that the wildfire near to you was put out so quickly.
(And what a naughty squirrel, we did laugh 🤭 lol!)
Take care xx
Lovely to hear from you and James. Love to you both xx
Just more fantastic treasure, from Thames Mud arises the beauty of Nicola and her amazing finds! Looking forward to more treasures to be discovered.
Thank you for the two delightful mudlarking excursions!
Wow Nicola! You’re having such good luck lately! It must be all the kindness you put out into the world!
I loved watching you dig out that bottle..the excitement of holding our breath to see if it is whole lol..and you deserved the treat of finding a whole lead soldier in the extreme heat..beautiful lark..and thank you for sharing the close up of the pigeons nest..delightful..take care and much love
All the best to you as well Nicola. Hugs from the Pacific Northwest/Seattle. Thank you for all your beautiful work here.
… Another great video Nicola .. fantastic finds yet again xx
Scorching heat, blue skies, shorts, hat, sheltering under a jetty, cold showers - it almost sounds like you're larking on a summers day here in Adelaide Australia! 😂 Sadly though, we don't have those fabulous goodies you find on the fabulous Thames!! Awww and I so love squirrel!! Bless. I love everything about your videos Nicola. They lift me. Thank you xx Teresa 🇦🇺❤
Another fantastic upload.
The news of extreme heat there has made its way to here in Australia. Hoping you get through it alright.
Thanks Nicola, the padlock looks great and I love the bottle stopper. Your videos are always a treat.
Thank you Debbie! x
Awesome information about your fines nicola stay blessed and see you again on the next episode 👍😇🙏🛐👍
Your lead soldier find is incredible! Not only was it complete, the details of his face and uniform are amazing!
I was glad to see you out larking in spite of the heat! I've been hoping all of my favorite mudlarks are not suffering terribly with the unusually high temperatures.
I knew that squirrel would figure it out eventually! :).
The glass stopper and the soldier, just fantastic finds, well done.
Just finished watching todays great video, best place to be on the hottest day ever, really interesting finds, and love the views of the wildlife, boats and buildings along the foreshore. Look forward to next weeks video, have a good week.
Nice 1 m8, loved seein your squirrel m8 too. Great to hear she's a Mum! Thanks.
As always! Delightful adventure!!!
Ahh you reminded me that I need to order Richard’s book! Love the bottle stopper and the pretty bottle. Love the Chinoiserie book too! And great work with the padlock.
Hi Nicola! I enjoy your wildlife and nature shots as much as the mudlarking! What a treat to see the pigeon baby and mom. Baby pigeons are indeed called squabs or, how cute is this, squeakers 😊❤️🐦
Aww I loved the squirrel breaking and entering at the end there and your gleeful giggle at her audacity 😂
I especially enjoyed this video as you included wildlife and views of the city.
What a mudlarking trooper you are! Getting out there despite the heat. Cheers from Massachusetts.
Great job Nic!!!!!!
Yayyyyyyy! I love watching you Mudlark, Nicola! Sooo many beautiful pieces you found already; ( :
Wow, a lead you too with a head and complete details! That definitely is a special fund! ( : The glass bottle stopper was gorgeous too! ( : Then, the usual lead toy find! Poor little guy! ) :
Nice, a clock or windup toy winding handle! Wow, a bottle in one piece?!! That's amazing! ( : Fantastic! ( : And, I am pretty positive it has the cork in it too, just like you thought! ( :
I am sooo impressed you went mudlarking on the hottest day of 5h3 year, Nicola! ( : Thank goodness you had your friend, Becca's hat, to borrow this day! ( : What a scary scene that a glass bottle caused a fire from the string rays of the son!!! ) : Thankfully, the firemen in your area were on their toes and were able to put out the fire on the heath near you! ( : Phew! ( :
Sooo cool about your intact soldier! I love the piece of pottery you found and your friend Richard and his books should surely help you figure out what it was when it was whole! ( :
Wow, the huge padlock came out phenomenal and still works?! That is amazing! ) :
What wonderful finds you found in these two larks! ( : Sooo much fun, as always, watching you discover items of such historical significance, and to get to listen to you give your recourse about what you found! Love your work, Nicola! ( : Have a wonderful, cooler week ahead! Thank goodness; ( :
ALWAYS MAGNIFICENT NICOLE! Loved the cormorant w the snake!
Thankyou, even on holiday times new video!!😊👍
Good stuff, nice of you to share the Thames wildlife as well.
I follow several mudlarks that make excellent videos. But I think yours are the best. The combination of fine video editing, wonderful voice that I could listen to all day, genuine enthusiasm for the finds from the ordinary to the rare, and a love for the River that comes through so clearly. It all comes together to make a real treat. Many thanks from across the sea.
Thank you very much Therese xx
I just love your videos Nicola' I enjoy them very much you have a Great Week.
Always love watching you♥️ I lived 18 yrs in Plymouth, MA USA and never found a pipe ☹️ Sorry abt your squirrel getting in 🫣Glad she’s ok and you!!!!!
Brilliant. I always feel more relaxed and a little smarter after watching your videos. Stay cool!
Thanks Irene. Glad you enjoyed it x
I’d say you are the find mud larking🥰. Love too watch all your videos. And your Art is so good
My bad....thought you were out early morn..not even. Even better....thank you for awesome video s
Wow that padlock came up amazing. Ty for all the info really interesting xxx
Lovely video luv the finds and history. Thank u for sharing your treasure hunt with me
For the very lovely Nicola -- your work on the encrusted padlock is astonishing! 'Cannot believe you got it so clean! And the little soldier looks like he must be sporting a good mustache, or trying to grow one. I do love all your filming of birds and boats too. Excellent.
I've been reading about the London fires. It is interesting to get a view from your Thames area. I too am very glad they got it controlled fairly quickly.
Your videos are so beautifully presented. They remind me of watching children's TV during the 1970s ❤
Thank you! ❤️
I loved seeing the squirrel at the end, wishing her all the best with her new babies 🥰
What another great video. I don’t know what is the best part. I agree with you about the heat I just can’t handle the humidity especially. The skittle bottle was beautiful, the bottle stopper and the lead soldier, but what really takes the cake was not on the Thames but at your home. Your little friend the squirrel must have been asking for some help to feed her babies. She knows she can count on you. Isn’t it amazing how wonderful life is? Your videos add to the joy that you share with all of us. Thank you keep up your mudlarking and sharing. Lots of love from Diane in upstate New York. ♥️
Wow, great start to your video Nicola with the heron(?) forking down a massive eel. It’s so silent and still in that half light, how you found that lovely bead is impressive, some super finds. I often wonder about all the artefacts buried unnoticed under the buildings that have encroached on the wide banks of the Thames. As always, a pleasure.
When I see that you find the marble it reminds me of my childhood.It was the only toy that I and my fellow friends children had.Now in the present time children are walking with Mobile Phones and a Ipad or PlayStation.To make story short I love my childhood…Great video..Thank you
Thanks Tony. You are so right. Now children have so many different toys etc... x
GREAT AS ALWAYS ,LOVED THE TOY SOLDIER ! 👍
This is one of those days to get lost in your adventure. Always a treat, just not often enough. I'm AmericanPatriot1776 under a new name because I also follow the
eagle babies growing up in Northern California. One baby was Rebel, and his brothers, Honor and Glory. But I'm still here with you Nicola, we've been getting 105 degrees
in the Mojave Desert. We had forest fires threatening our Sequois that have existed for 1000's of years. Our governor has no respect for our forests. . . Newsom has
allowed our century's-old forests to go unmanaged. thankfully our firemen are fighting these fires to protect our beloved trees. We rescued a pigeon and had him for 15
years, we named him Buddy and he was spoiled and got kissed a lot., Love, Margaret :-)
Another wonderful episode, very interesting, thankyou Nicola.
Thanks Peter! You're not the Peter Drew I went to school with are you? :) x
I love to watch all your mudlarking adventures Nicola. One of these days I'll meet you on the Thames! 😀
Always like the interesting variety of water fowl along your treks
Really enjoyed this video. Very relaxing and informative.
Hope all is well nic !! I’m looking forward to watching as always
Thanks Brandon! Oh my. You're first. Hooray. I hope you enjoyed it. Love Nicola xx