Shout-out for the next #mudlarking exhibition (Sat 16th Sept/Sun 17th Sept) at St Paul’s Cathedral, part of September’s #TotallyThamesFestival 10-5pm, free entry. Will also feature the incredible work of sculptor Billie Bond & her Foreshore Foundlings, made from black stoneware & inspired by some great finds made by fellow mudlarks. Medieval Memento Mori bead found by Caroline Nunneley, St Thomas Becket pilgrim badge found by Tommy D & a grumpy cherub found by pottery expert Richard Hemery.

Looking for something to do next weekend, Sept 2nd - 3rd, check out the first of this year’s #mudlarking exhibitions, part of the annual #TotallyThamesFestival celebration of the river. We kick off in the Old Roman Amphitheatre, Guildhall, City of London, admission free 👉🏼 https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/whats-on/#search=hands%20on%20history%20&pp=12&p=1?fbclid=PAAaZadVGiDsnNNMBtYfpIPx-bmoNtvljyAEq8ItieVFGWBQ4uc0exwUvi-GA_aem_AQaQI_zd6XojE8pr5WVDKSA-RVeZOOUgyEVW-tjTnFXgQADl75Wsv37fgilSP3fJZYg

From the #ThamesForeshore last week, a small sherd of Roman pottery lost to the river when Britain was a province of the Roman Empire, and Londinium was its major city. This is colour-coated ware, likely to be Nene Valley (modern day Peterborough) & introduced by migrant potters from the Lower Rhineland in the mid 2nd century, later made in Colchester too. As ever, so many questions; who last held this sophisticated example of Roman tableware in their trembling hands? #mudlark #mudlarking

Tide going out on the River Thames at Twickenham #mudlark #mudlarking

My office last week #LambethBridge #ThamesForeshore #Mudlark #Mudlarking #HappyPlace

Star find from the #riverthames yesterday, an armorial clay pipe bowl, with partial stem, showing the crest of the Prince of Wales - ostrich feathers & the motto ‘Ich Dien’, or ‘I serve.’ It’s thought this design was adopted by Edward, the Black Prince, after the Battle of Crécy in 1346. These pipes were made in order to show loyalty to the Prince of Wales of the time, but the design was also linked to a large number of taverns called ‘The Prince of Wales’ or ‘The Feathers’ #Mudlark #Mudlarking

Mudlark, Mudlark

#inkyconditions #Illustration #Art #print #Mudlarking #Mudlark

Mudlark, Mudlark

#inkyconditions #Illustration #Art #print #Mudlarking #Mudlark

A day late with this but happy birthday to the current Southwark Bridge. Stunning from the vantage point of the #ThamesForeshore while #mudlarking at night. This version of the bridge was designed by architect Ernest George and opened on 6 June 1921. It has the least traffic of any of London’s bridges.

Shout out for upcoming fabulous #Mudlarking and Heritage Day at Southwark Cathedral on Saturday 29th July. Fantastic opportunity to meet the Mudlarks, Thames Archaeologists and learn about traditional crafts such as Blacksmithing, Bee Keeping, Dyeing, Weaving & Spinning, Illuminated Manuscripts, Pilgrim Badge making and much more. Tickets available from S’wark Cathedral website, on the door & also Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mudlarking-and-heritage-craft-day-tickets-577269658087

Tair awr o brogio ar draws ddwy filltir o flaen traeth y Fenai yn yr haul yn ystod llanw is heddiw, yn casglu trugareddau i creu celf. Ffordd bendigedig i treulio gwŷl banc.
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#Progio

Three hours of mudlarking/beachcombing across two miles of the Menai foreshore during low tide today, collecting bits and bobs to make art. A splendid way to spend a bank holiday.
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#Mudlarking #Beachcombing

I haven’t been out #mudlarking as much as I’d like recently but it’s nearly the end of May so here are my #bestnine recent finds from the #ThamesForeshore
• clay pipe bowl with partial stem, 1700s
• blue paste bead, likely to have once been a Georgian gent’s collar stud #bling
• 18thC pewter button with triangle design, possibly Masonic link
• Victorian wooden hat block
• worked flint, either waste flake or used as a tool, Meso/Neolithic
• Dutch bale seal
• 17th/18thC trade beads
• Saxon bead?

A handful of Thames treasure - 14th to 18th century pins, pewter buttons, pin ties, fastenings #mudlark #mudlarking #RiverThames

Bit of a mystery Thames find that I literally have no idea what it is. Made of brass, quite decorative yet it could be part of a large clock, I guess, or maybe attached to a piece of furniture. The age is probably Victorian/Edwardian era. Will clean up beautifully when I get my act together #Mudlark #Mudlarking #ThamesMystery #ThamesForeshore

Flaars from the River Thames. Yes, I’m gardening this weekend #RiverThames #Mudlark #Mudlarking #Spring

Chuffed to have been given my mudlarking badge. Thank you @xonboy (not on Mastodon, I don’t think) for sending me this - a real honour & will wear it with pride #mudlark #mudlarking #ThamesForeshore

Beautiful cobalt blue bead found #mudlarking on the #ThamesForeshore on Tuesday, its vibrant va-va-voom colour making it stand out against the beige, brown & greys of the stones & gravel on the river. Initially thought be a pressed Czech glass bead from the 1920s/1930s, I’ve since been told by a bead expert it’s much older than that, likely to be Georgian-era bling, perhaps a collar stud or part of a ring. I haven’t found much this week so this was a real tonic #mudlark

Back on the river yesterday on the hunt for one of London’s long lost rivers, The Tyburn. What a difference a day makes - yesterday mild, sunny, blue skies in London. Today a bit meh #Mudlark #Mudlarking #London #LondonIsOpen

King Henry’s stairs, Wapping. Named after Henry VII who set up a cannon foundry here in order to make guns for his warships. Grateful for the handy metal ladder at the side so that I can shin up and down relatively safely now that the main steps have long since rotted away #Mudlark #Mudlarking

The inevitable has happened. Didier, out walking with a friend, has discovered the River Thames #pupdate #traineemudlark #mudlark #mudlarking #riverthames