Torrential Rain uncovers Fantastic Finds that I need your help with.Mudlarking the Thames -July 2023
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- This July, the day before I went on holiday to see my family it was POURING with rain the entire day. I nearly didn't go down to the Thames but I'm so glad I did. The rain had washed the foreshore clean and several interesting finds were waiting for me on the surface. I need your help to find out more about these finds so please take a look. The day after this mudlarking outing I went to Guernsey to visit my family and we took a little trip out to Sark which is a neighbouring channel island. Come along with me for a little visit.
Thank you for watching. If you want to try mudlarking on the River Thames then you need a permit from the Port of London Authority. You cannot mudlark without one. Keep an eye on their website for updates as they are currently not issuing any more permits.
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Thank you for watching.
See you soon.
Love Nicola
xxx
Nicola White
www.tidelineart.com
I’m 11 and I do stuff like this so I get really excited because I’m addicted to antiques
What a fantastic way to end your rainy mudlarking adventure with a visit to the beautiful sark #sark
In the 1881 census, there is a James Chapman, aged 43, a MasterTailor, living at 232 Pentonville Road, with his wife Amelia 42 and their 7 children. The eldest son, Alfred aged 16 is a Tailor’s Assistant.
James was born in Liverpool and his wife in Whitechapel, London. In 1900 he was still at Pentonville Road but by 1901, he was 62 and now a Merchant Tailor and an employer living at 8 Gordon Street, just a mile away in St. Pancras. He had at least 3 properties and when he sadly died in 1902 he left over £24,000 to his widow Amelia. That’s more than £2.5 million today! Always love your videos! #Sark
Thank you very much. That must be him!
I enjoy the fact that even a simple piece of metal can hold a tale. #Sark
I enjoy your editing, which may sound odd, but let me explain. You include the wildlife and scenery, the actual mudlarking with the cleaned up view. You dig into the history. And, you top it all off with music. #Sark
Thank you ❤
So true love watching Nicole especially when she gets so excited 😊
Nicola xx
I enjoyed the rain coming down as you larked on the Foreshore it is so peaceful 😊 favorite find the torpedo bottle you just found in #Sark ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜 and I love your stories for sure 😘
#Sark, everything you do is interesting Nicola, could watch you all day.❤🇨🇦👍xx
Love the crows on the Thames. They sound so bossy. Beautiful Sark, thanks for the tour. #Sark.
Thank you ❤️
BGT superpyro is the nozzle from an oxy-acetelene cutting torch.
Now that sounds plausible! A burning tip
Thank you!
It looks like part of a oxy propane cutting nozzle there was a loose insert to go inside #sark
You’re awesome.
We love watching everyday. Thanks
The story of the little girl in prison having stolen a handkerchief made my eyes teary. It reminded me of the film 'The gods must be crazy' where a bushman gets locked up in jail. He would have died there if it was not for mister Steyn rescuing him.
I loved the reaction of the local women who gave the girl light and voices to listen to, to get her through probably the most difficult three days of her life. #Sark
Oh my ….I have longed for glimpses of Sark all my life …. My grandmother, Margaret Hortense Sutherland Derry gave me a book entitled The Dame of Sark by Sybil Hathaway. She told me the author was a distant cousin, and I should endeavor to get to Sark if I am ever able. Whenever I make travel plans of any kind Sark is always an unofficial part of my itinerary. So if I ever win the lottery …
Hello! What I liked best was your mom and the goats. I adore goats! When she told them, "I am not your mummy!" I LOL'd! Too funny! #Sark
You were my first introduction to mudlarking many years ago and still remain my favorite mudlarker! Love all you do!❤❤#sark
Lovely video especially about the little girl in prison 😢 beautiful place # SARK love to win never have any luck but goodluck who does win the lovely bottle 🥰😊
I loved the views of Sark especially the imprisoned little girl. I also love your channel and it kept me going over 2 years isolation at home during the pandemic. I’m still watching you now and it is my favourite pastime, thank ❤you Nicola. X
My son and I love watching your videos because we learn so much and enjoy hearing about the back story behind the objects. #sark
What a great surprise! In my youth, back in the 60's, I used to travel from NYC to Sark while my contemporaries were off to Paris or Rome. I found the island enchanting. I think I am too old to ever get back to there again so it was wonderful to see glimpses of the familiar sights and those fields above the cliffs. I used to make my way down to a great pebble beach there and still have some agates I found. Perhaps you will enjoy the beach next time you visit. Thank you! Just expected a mudlark (always fun) and ended up going down memory lane in a beautiful place. #Sark
Oh how lovely that you've been there. It is still very unspoilt. Did you ever go to Venus Pool?
Yes! And the beach you might enjoy is found by following a cliff path down just past the Dixcart Hotel where Victor Hugo used to stay for his vacations when he was exiled to Guernsey. The home he lived in in St. Peter Port has some furnishings made of found objects on the shore. I don't know if he mudlarked, but he certainly beachcombed. Again thanks.
Thank you for the Hunt the Holiday and the History! Enjoyable all the way through! including the seat snatching goats! Cheers Nicola!
What a pleasant surprise, the island of Sark. We have Guernseys, Jerseys, and other imports and now goats! We are so fortunate to have you, Will, Simon, Mike and many others you have introduced us to. Never stop learning. Be safe and have fun.😊
#Sark
Love the buttons and thames finds but especially love the fact that you and your folks still holiday..family, so important to those who have a strong connection. Keep on searching and creating your beautiful art..Heather
I love how you weave local and period history into each of your vids. The story of the girl in Sark, who was locked inside of that awful prison for stealing a handkerchief, helps us to envision the harsh life for so many of her era. Whether a true treasure or a pottery sherd, you steward history so well, Nicola. #Sark
You are a true "mud-larker", the rain did help you find items! Look forward to your shows, love all the history!!! #SARK
Nicola,
I truly enjoy it when you visit different areas. It's almost like we're there with you. I enjoy the history lesson as well. I loved the new friends that you met with one of them getting up close with your mother. #Sark
Even though I always enjoy your mudlarking, my favorite part of this video was the goats. They were cute, friendly and funny. #sark
Oh my gosh, what an excellent Sunday. A video from Si finds this morning and now one from Nicola as well. That makes for a great day! The ingenuity of our ancestors to create that sugar cone. Lovely treasures on your outing to the Thames. But the greatest treasures on this video is your lovely family, your mom, Anita and step-dad, Peter. Sark looks like a marvelous place to spend time, beautiful scenery and good company. Thanks for sharing. Would love the torpedo bottle. #Sark
Thank you for taking us to Sark ,such a beautiful island .Your videos are always enjoyable to watch and educational.#Sark
Nicola, I am amazed at your attention to detail. The mudlarking finds and their history are wonderful. The birds following each other in a row, the goats with your Mum made me smile, the beauty of Sark. You have a talent for putting joy and excitement (even in the rain) in your videos. Thank you so much Nicola. #Sark.
A lovely day in the rain followed by a lovely day in the sun. A pleasure to watch your videos. #Sark
Really enjoyed this adventure of interest, it is always interesting when you have a story to tell, just looking forward to the next one. Your Mum and Pop seem so nice and peaceful, just love them too. Thanks again Nicola for another adventure in your daily life, you are so wonderful!!!
Glad you enjoyed it Richard!
I don’t think I can pick out a favorite part of your video as it is all amazing. From the beautiful scenery to the history I love it all. #Sark.
I really enjoyed the visit to Sark with mum and Peter. Loved the goats. Squirrel has some serious competition! Glad you are enjoying yourself, Nicola, and enjoying your me time. You're the best! Love to Anita from me. #Sark
Thank you Steve!
The views, the views! Thank you Nicola for "taking us" on this adventure, and for your diligence on the rainy foreshore! #Sark
cindy -- Please edit your hashtag so you can win - it says sars instead of sark ... (via the 3 dots in the upper right of your comment - if you haven't done it before)
I love seeing the places you visit and sharing the beautiful landscape. Best of course are the history you share about the items you find. #SARK
I love your adventures, Nicola.
My favorite thing about this video is learning the history about each item you found larking. As well as the historic tour of such a beautiful little island.
Btw, your mother and her sweetheart Peter are adorable.
Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
#Sark
I enjoyed seeing Nicola exchanging her usual stripes for some breezy relaxing summer clothes. #sark
Nicola I was all prepared to compliment you on your determination to lark even in the rain and then…. #Sark!! Oh my goodness what a beautiful place!! The goats with your mum were absolutely adorable! I love how friendly they were. Thanks for taking us along!! I’ve seen places I’ll never see thanks to you and your adventures. Take good care my friend I’ve yet to meet!! Love from DeeAnn 🇺🇸
Your vidéos are so interesting. You are taking us To all new places. Merci beaucoup. And have a great vacation. #sark
Thanks for taking us all on you’re epic adventures and travels! It’s so great learning about these amazing places and their history! #sark
Thank you for sharing the beauty of Sark….and the finds on the River Thames! #Sark.
Hello Nicola. What i find so beautiful,is that wherever you go ,even a small island or a big city ,hides a mountain of history. And to be able to discover this by taking a tiny object out of the ground is something that amazes me so much. Greetings from Belgium André. #Sark
The ladies keeping the handkerchief thief company was heartening. #sark
I loved seeing the goats. Your mother telling the goat to get down was very funny. The idea of no cars on the island sounds peaceful. #Sark
Such a lovely video Nicola, thank you for taking us along with you, your enthusiasm is pure joy! #Sark
Goats and dragonflies, what a treat. You have a wonderful eye for the natural world, as well as the shards of history you pursue. Thank you, from California!
A moment to treasure -- Your Mum and the Goat on the bench. Sark is beautiful and I love that they have no cars. #sark
Your Mum is the Goat Whisperer of #Sark ! I always appreciate showing us fun places and new things! Have a happy day!🙂
I've always loved goats and when Nicola was a child we had several, plus chickens and geese. brought back happy memories meeting them on Sark Common ...
Enjoyed the opening song, learning about Sark and most of all enjoy your well wishes, disposition and approach to life. Always enjoy all the finds. #sark
Some day I will make it to London to explore the Thames, hoping to see your pink boots and kind smile. Thank you so much for making your adventures and treasure history available for everyone to watch and to learn. You are a blessing to all. #sark
I loved the handkerchief thief story. So nice that the women kept the girl company.
#sark
Good luck to all
Happy I found your mudlarking videos, it's almost as if I'm there myself looking for treasures and finding bits of history. Thank you, from the Netherlands.
I always love seeing the different finds you make in different weather. Amazing #Sark
The little island of Sark reminded me of when I was a child living in the out islands of the Bahamas. It was very simple, no cars except for one truck they used to carry concrete from the town dock to the boatyard. There were barely 150 to 200 people on the island, no electricity, and minimal indoor plumbing. It was a tight community and everyone knew everyone else. There was a two room schoolhouse, no telephones except for one at the telegraph /post office/telephone office. Once a week the Stead Bonnet, the old steamer would bring things that were ordered, groceries for the two little shops, supplies and the mail. Yes nail was received once a week. The only way to get there was by boat. So, your story about Sark brought back happy memories. So you can sign me up for the torpedo bottle with the #Sark. Thank you!!
Love how pipes always manage to find you…lol #sark
Great finds Nichola never let weather spoil a day way to go with 🍻👍🦊🐾🇮🇹
Thank you for taking me with you on your day out I loved tagging along with you, in #Sark
I live in NY and love learning about new places. We don't have the history here like you have there, so it's always interesting to see what you find on your larks/adventures. Thank you for the chance for someone to win a beautiful piece of history! #Sark
Honestly, I loved the rain! The rain does wash away that thin top layer and expose stuff. It was just a little different, nice. Thank you, Nicola! #SARK
Nicola, how lovely Sark is! Yet another destination we must include on any trip in the future. Jeffrey and I are also thrilled to now understand the context for the sugar crushers that occasionally appear on your larks: to crush sugar from sugar cones. We always look forward to your offerings here in youtube and THANK YOU for helping to educate others on the plight of marine life and the on global warming. #Sark
Thank you ❤
From Northumberland, Pennsylvania USA, l so enjoy watching you discover items of the past and teach us the history behind them. Your videos are calming and fascinating. Keep doing what you love, and be happy!! ❤️ #Sark
#sark. I love your channel. Thank you. I enjoyed the story of the poor little girl and lovely gals to knitted and chatted for her.
As much as I enjoy seeing your finds, I must say I love the goats! How a natural place can look so beautifully remote but still have benches and monuments is lovely. Thanks for sharing. #sark
I love watching your videos they are so informative about the history of England. Thank you
Hi Nicola! I love your finds and the history lessons! Thank you for sharing your sweet family with us. #Sark looks like a magical place!
Thank you! ❤️
I love the views. I can get happy in a good way, rainy or sunny day, and then enjoy the Goose parade. #Sark Thank you for sharing!
Loved the goatie encounter ❤! You're so lucky to be able to go on adventures with your mum and stepdad - that was actually my most-enjoyed part😊. #Sark
The sugar cone mould was a highlight, but the story of the young lass who was punished for stealing a handkerchief brought a tear to my eye... #sark
I loved the island. The best part were those amazing goats. They were so friendly. Of course the story about the maid that stole the handkerchief and then had to spend time in that jail. Just the look of it would be enough to scare anyone from doing anything wrong. Great show as always Nicole. #Sark
#Sark
Thank you for taking us along on your day trip to the small island. The goats were adorable.
I love walking in summer, rain, especially when it’s hot. It look like you and the geese and swans were the only ones out on the for sure that day.
It is amazing to me that the humble clay pipes survive for hundreds of years. Thank you for sharing the history uncovered behind the objects you discover.#Sark
LOVE YOUR “SCARF TOP”! #SARK
Loved this trip! The birds, especially our fellow mudlarking crows, are the best. 💙 #Sark
❤oh my gosh. Right up my alley. I love little places like Sark . Such special places have special people. # Sark.
I always love going on the hunt with you through your videos. And you always give us a backstore on some of the more rare finds. I have recently been diagnosed with a chronic illness. And honestly your videos help so much to relax and calm me when it acts up. Thank you so much. :) #Sark
#Sark is a beautiful island with stunning vistas all around. So fabulous you get to share outings w/ your mum & stepdad ⛵️
Hi Nicola, Long time subscriber, fist comment. My favorite part of this Sunday's video was learning the process behind your newly found sugar bowl mold! My favorite part of each and every one of your videos is your sincere positive attitude and expressed wishes that each of us are happy and well!! Thank you for being you : ) #Sark
I was given (as a gift) a cone sugar, I think from Jamaica, by a customer of mine who runs a Carribean food shop along our main street here. I've often wondered about what I should do with it... The color surprised me.
The music matches the beauty in the place & the people!❤
Wow, what an incredible island. I must remember to take a trip out there next time I am in the UK. Also, those goats are so friendly - probably wondering if you had any food for them! Glad you enjoyed your family getaway Nicola.
Thank you Nicola for a rainy mudlark as well as wonderfully scenic trip to Sark. Hugs from Florida! #Sark
The little plaque you found was so intriguing and because it belonged to hybrid of a car and cycle, it made me think how electric bicycles are so popular now. Learning about the history of the objects you find is what I particularly love about your channel. I love when you research the stuff you find! Hello from Brooklyn NY. PS does the whiskey Cutty Sark come from that area? #Sark
No 'Cutty Sark' is an archaic Scottish name for a short nightdress. 'Cutty' means short or stumpy, and 'sark' means nightdress or shirt.
@@rodden1953 lol! I had no idea! ❤️😂
Found the stories about the sugar cone and the young lady in prison very interesting. So nice to hear a story of women sticking together and supporting each other.❤✌️👏
Very nice lark , the day was a great one after all , loved the goats and your mom and step dad.
I love the way you explain the finds, it is so nice to learn of other places far from our personal surroundings ! , Thank you so much . Have a great trip and good week . 🧡💛💚💙
I love living the entire thing with you, things I may never get to do myself but wish so much I could. Thank you. #Sark
I loved the little plaque. It is a definite look into our past. Thank you for sharing. I loved your visit to Susak. It was so beautiful. #Susak
Love ❤love your Videos/adventures of mud larking !Also learning the history of the interesting objects you find ! I also see very interesting rocks as I am a rock hound ! Woof woof 😊 ❤ ! Love ❤ and happiness 😀🙀👵🏻😱🖖🏼👽🐲to ALL WHEREVER YOU ARE ON THIS BEAUTIFUL PLANET 🌎🌍🌏
Fascinating place and an enjoyable tour around Sark, a beautiful island. Thank you for the tour and another great video. x
I love watching your videos.Sark.The island is so beautiful even watching on tv it seemed like the air was clean and fresh.I like the goats.I enjoy the geese and the swans and even the crow calling.Very relaxing.❤️
Been a loyal follower in California. History of the tiny prison on the island about young lady being imprisoned for 3 days for taking a hanky was interesting part of history. So kind of the local ladies to engage her with company while being in a dark place for 3 days 😪. Every video you present is living time capsule 🫠🤗#sark
What a treat this episode was! I didn't know about Sark but now I do! Thank you for sharing your holiday.
I loved seeing rain, and a rainy cool day from hot DRY Texas! #SARK
Hi, thank you for a pleasant experience, sharing your experience with us , time goes so quick with your films, happy days # sark
I loved your Cycle-Car plaque. What a find! And, as always, your lovely wildlife shots. #Sark
We very much liked you telling the story, of course. Nice to see some things that haven’t changed. #Sark. Thanks for sharing.
I enjoy the historical context you provide on your finds! #Sark
I love ur willingness to do what u love rain or shine. And I also love when u share ur trips to other places. #Sark
Grand video 💥💥 loved the MudLarking in the Rain😁😁 Brilliant 🔥🔥🇬🇧🇺🇸 #sark
I always love when you post a video. You find some great things and a history lesson too. #Sark
Aside from that great tag from the Nash, I sure enjoyed your Mom with the goats, her gentle voice is so wonderful, I miss my Mom. Enjoy her I did!!😊
I loved watching your good eye as you spotted the wee pits of pipe and other treasures. It was really cool see that the rain had washed things away and uncovered finds - that surprised me. #Sark
Glad you are enjoying you beautiful Channel Islands with mom & step dad, lovely island #Sark
Thank you for sharing your trip to the Channel Islands, it seemed like a lovely time., My fav is the story about the handkerchief thief, the guards were kind to her. #sark
What a great video! The island of Sark was so interesting, thanks for taking us with you and your Mom and Peter. #Sark