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

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июл 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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  • @markiglesias_ldn
    @markiglesias_ldn 9 дней назад +34

    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 10 дней назад +34

    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 10 дней назад +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 8 дней назад +1

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

  • @misspollitt5063
    @misspollitt5063 10 дней назад +25

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

    • @iamshotty
      @iamshotty 10 дней назад +2

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

  • @VideosbyShawna
    @VideosbyShawna 5 дней назад +2

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

  • @rubywilcox2159
    @rubywilcox2159 10 дней назад +10

    "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!

  • @lauramclaine504
    @lauramclaine504 10 дней назад +12

    A family that wears a stripe top together stays together💕

  • @juliebates5315
    @juliebates5315 6 дней назад +1

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

  • @kathykuecker
    @kathykuecker 10 дней назад +28

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

  • @chrisberry9017
    @chrisberry9017 4 дня назад +2

    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!

  • @christyrich9495
    @christyrich9495 10 дней назад +13

    Mark has an amazing eye for Tiny finds

    • @SundaysChild1966
      @SundaysChild1966 10 дней назад

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

  • @jeannekepaan
    @jeannekepaan 7 дней назад +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!

  • @StonedustandStardust
    @StonedustandStardust 4 дня назад

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

  • @jasondoane9829
    @jasondoane9829 10 дней назад +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.

  • @bronwyndobbins282
    @bronwyndobbins282 10 дней назад +8

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

    • @markiglesias_ldn
      @markiglesias_ldn 9 дней назад

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

  • @beverlyaslett7871
    @beverlyaslett7871 8 дней назад +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.

  • @jameshollyoak8230
    @jameshollyoak8230 7 дней назад +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

  • @VenusDeMilitant
    @VenusDeMilitant 10 дней назад +10

    A French Napoleonic War Button! In fabulous condition!

  • @lisasteimer5860
    @lisasteimer5860 10 дней назад +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!

  • @christhompson4270
    @christhompson4270 9 дней назад +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 👏🙏❤️🌻

  • @eleaerik6478
    @eleaerik6478 7 дней назад +1

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

  • @laniejewell7512
    @laniejewell7512 2 дня назад

    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 7 дней назад +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.

  • @talcadetector4018
    @talcadetector4018 10 дней назад +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 🙋‍♂️🇨🇱⚔️🙏🤜🤛⛏️🗡️👏🗝️💍😊👍💪

  • @PhilipStephan
    @PhilipStephan День назад

    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. 😊

  • @Debbie4729
    @Debbie4729 10 дней назад +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!

  • @vintage_violet
    @vintage_violet 10 дней назад +12

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

  • @tricial4330
    @tricial4330 10 дней назад +3

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

  • @pattymelt-go3fv
    @pattymelt-go3fv День назад

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

  • @RavexXxCodyxXx
    @RavexXxCodyxXx 10 дней назад +4

    What a positive man! Great video

  • @elainecrandall1059
    @elainecrandall1059 9 дней назад +2

    Marks collection was stunning !

  • @PBUCKY1969
    @PBUCKY1969 8 дней назад

    A lovely adventure thanks Nicola! Who could imagine it would be so peaceful there? I loved seeing some of Mark's finds - really interesting stuff!

  • @professor-greek3367
    @professor-greek3367 7 дней назад

    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 ❤

  • @iansuehooper7542
    @iansuehooper7542 8 дней назад +2

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

  • @deloradeabel8487
    @deloradeabel8487 10 дней назад +3

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

  • @MsPixi66
    @MsPixi66 10 дней назад +3

    That little bell sounded lovely 😊

  • @marykunselman284
    @marykunselman284 7 дней назад +2

    My grandson graduated I am so proud

  • @davidjohnson8382
    @davidjohnson8382 7 дней назад

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

  • @skp8738
    @skp8738 9 дней назад +1

    What a great story about the dog tag!

  • @Leslie-wb8cb
    @Leslie-wb8cb 8 дней назад

    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.

  • @dbn52
    @dbn52 9 дней назад +2

    Glad to see you Mom. Thanks for you videos'

  • @ravenfaebowie
    @ravenfaebowie 10 дней назад +2

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

  • @trishsuchy
    @trishsuchy 10 дней назад +2

    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.

  • @StonedustandStardust
    @StonedustandStardust 4 дня назад

    Wonderful finds Mark, thank you for sharing.

  • @JinJinDoe
    @JinJinDoe 8 дней назад

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

  • @lilybee_
    @lilybee_ 10 дней назад +2

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

  • @kimbateman226
    @kimbateman226 10 дней назад +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 9 дней назад +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! ❤️

  • @johnhagemeyer8578
    @johnhagemeyer8578 8 дней назад

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

  • @marciajohnson6767
    @marciajohnson6767 10 дней назад +2

    Amazing to see what Mark found!!😊😊😊

  • @Nicole-pg5lk
    @Nicole-pg5lk 10 дней назад +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❤😘.

  • @vickinoeske1154
    @vickinoeske1154 10 дней назад +2

    What a wonderful keepsake, Esme.❤😊

  • @marykunselman284
    @marykunselman284 7 дней назад

    That story is fantastic I loved it I love dogs

  • @christopherbutler7588
    @christopherbutler7588 3 дня назад

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

  • @bethsmith3421
    @bethsmith3421 10 дней назад +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.

  • @tonygiraldes7848
    @tonygiraldes7848 10 дней назад +5

    Just the greatest 🙂♥️

  • @MadelineRose-ep7fj
    @MadelineRose-ep7fj 10 дней назад +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 10 дней назад +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 🇦🇺♥

  • @derekodriscoll7178
    @derekodriscoll7178 6 дней назад

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

  • @yomama8873
    @yomama8873 8 дней назад

    Great fun great finds 🤩🤩🤩💖💖

  • @PorcelainBeach
    @PorcelainBeach 10 дней назад +2

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

  • @rosannegrimball4970
    @rosannegrimball4970 9 дней назад

    What a terrific video!

  • @susanbanack4855
    @susanbanack4855 9 дней назад +1

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

  • @goodpeople5676
    @goodpeople5676 10 дней назад +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 🇮🇳 ❤

  • @reneebryant42
    @reneebryant42 День назад

    Sweet family times.

  • @heidiavera5071
    @heidiavera5071 10 дней назад +3

    What a wonderful story all from one tag 🏷️

  • @spectrumEDMforever
    @spectrumEDMforever 9 дней назад +1

    Thank you for your fresh outlook and positivity 😇

  • @KarlGillcrist
    @KarlGillcrist 10 дней назад +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❤❤❤❤😃😃😃😃

  • @amandabell8827
    @amandabell8827 9 дней назад +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 10 дней назад +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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜

  • @barbaraverdoorn9076
    @barbaraverdoorn9076 10 дней назад +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!❤

  • @superbellabeau
    @superbellabeau 10 дней назад +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! ❤️😁

  • @traceyowen6136
    @traceyowen6136 9 дней назад

    Fabulous Nicola 💜

  • @carolinadiaz8953
    @carolinadiaz8953 7 дней назад

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

  • @1mmickk
    @1mmickk 8 дней назад +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  7 дней назад +1

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

  • @tanithmessenger3581
    @tanithmessenger3581 10 дней назад +1

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

  • @aengusmacnaughton1375
    @aengusmacnaughton1375 10 дней назад +1

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

    • @markiglesias_ldn
      @markiglesias_ldn 9 дней назад +1

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

  • @mirkatu3249
    @mirkatu3249 10 дней назад +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. :-)

  • @imawehole
    @imawehole 10 дней назад +1

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

  • @apostlewoody
    @apostlewoody 9 дней назад +1

    I love happy people!!!

  • @respectanimals2
    @respectanimals2 7 дней назад

    Fantastic vid, loved it , peace ✌️

  • @johnloughlin5821
    @johnloughlin5821 10 дней назад +1

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

  • @marykunselman284
    @marykunselman284 7 дней назад

    Great finds you two

  • @elizabethabraybant7282
    @elizabethabraybant7282 10 дней назад +1

    Amazing Intaglios! They would make gorgeous jewelry!

  • @TheWalnut47
    @TheWalnut47 8 дней назад

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

  • @WendyInCollingwood
    @WendyInCollingwood 9 дней назад

    👏🇨🇦 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 🇨🇦

  • @lauravanniekerk4719
    @lauravanniekerk4719 10 дней назад +1

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

  • @deescatchard6717
    @deescatchard6717 8 дней назад

    Hi lovely lady Nicola, I live near the River Aire and keep my eyes peeled down at Riddlesden Hall near Keighley, West Yorkshire. I was gobsmacked to spy a cute intact clay pipe... it's got the name Burns Cutty on it so I googled and found 'Clay Pipe - Ceramic, Burns Cutty, Duncan McDougall, Glasgow, Scotland, 1847-circa 1891'. I'm thrilled. I'm like a flippin magpie, I even pick up pretty stones, hehe... one intriguing one with some sort of mechanism in it!! a fair few bottles and lovely bits of pottery, oh and OMG what I'm sure is an intact clay thimble with a hand on one side and a heart on the other... I was wondering if a love token from a very thoughtful lovely chap to his sweetheart or it was a hint for her to start sewing 'cos he'd ripped his troosers!! hehehe. The way the hand and heart are designed, looks very old indeedi... haven't been able to find out anything. It's great when been a flood and go down to find what's been washed up. So love your video's Nicola, thank you x

  • @katboo9807
    @katboo9807 10 дней назад +2

    Great video nicola ❤👍🏻

  • @beckysvintageandmore6002
    @beckysvintageandmore6002 7 дней назад

    Great finds!

  • @FindsByPirjo
    @FindsByPirjo 10 дней назад +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 9 дней назад +1

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

    • @FindsByPirjo
      @FindsByPirjo 9 дней назад +1

      @@markiglesias_ldn See you in September!

  • @Jesse-rh3gx
    @Jesse-rh3gx 10 дней назад +1

    What an interesting, lovely, uplifting episode! Thanks, Nicola 😊

  • @sandybuchart6017
    @sandybuchart6017 10 дней назад +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.

  • @pigoff123
    @pigoff123 10 дней назад +1

    Lovely just lovely. 😮

  • @simonhopkins3867
    @simonhopkins3867 9 дней назад

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

  • @kayesdigginit1519
    @kayesdigginit1519 10 дней назад +1

    So many amazing relics!!

  • @LolaMarigold
    @LolaMarigold 9 дней назад

    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!!!

  • @Big_Renfrew
    @Big_Renfrew 3 дня назад

    Lovely episode. You definitely resemble your mother. 🇨🇦

  • @nancylarson8421
    @nancylarson8421 9 дней назад

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

  • @nicklegg61
    @nicklegg61 10 дней назад +1

    Top vid Nicola.

  • @gregbiggs7564
    @gregbiggs7564 10 дней назад +1

    Terrific Thames Lark 👍👍👍 let’s goooooo Nicola 🔥🔥 yep yep yep 🤩🤩🇬🇧🇺🇸