A mudlark is someone who scavenges the banks and shores of rivers for items of value, a term used especially to describe those who scavenged this way in London during the late 18th and …

What is mudlarking? Mudlarks once scraped a living on the shores of the Thames. Now mudlarking is all about discovering amazing archaeological finds.

Nov 8, 2024 · Kneeling or hunched over, with eyes scanning the gravel and mud, they are mudlarking — hunting for little treasures. With the help of museums, the finds they make are …

Oct 16, 2025 · Although mudlarking continues today along the Thames, it isn’t quite the same sort of activity that it was a century or two ago. For much of its history, the Thames was used by …

Apr 7, 2025 · From the Tower of London to Greenwich, Thames Clipper boats are now sparking a renaissance in mudlarking, generating waves that break up centuries-old crust and concrete …

‘Mudlarking’ is the act of searching the riverbed for these historical treasures. Mudlarks comb the Thames foreshore, which is only accessible for a few hours a day at low tide, in their hunt for …

Apr 2, 2025 · Early records of mudlarking date back to the mid-1800s when London's poorest communities searched the foreshore for bits of metal, rope and coal to make their living. …

Apr 16, 2024 · What Is Mudlarking? If you've never heard of mudlarking, you're not alone. "People don't even know what the word means because only a very select group actually uses it," …

Sep 29, 2023 · Looking for something truly unique to do when visiting London? Here's a guide to mudlarking in London, including how to do it safely.

Jun 30, 2025 · In this guide to mudlarking with kids, we’ll explore everything you need to know about this fascinating hobby—what it is, where it comes from, how to get started, and why it’s …