Waterstones Thames Mudlarking
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Price: £9.99
Brand: Waterstones
Description: A beautifully illustrated introduction to mudlarking which tells the incredible, forgotten history of London through objects found on the foreshore of the River Thames. Often seen combing the shoreline of the River Thames at low tide, groups of archaeology enthusiasts known as 'mudlarks' continue a tradition that dates back to the eighteenth century. Over the years they have found a vast array of historical artefacts providing glimpses into the city's past. Objects lost or discarded centuries ago - from ancient river offerings such as the Battersea Shield and Waterloo Helmet, to seventeenth-century trade tokens and even medals for bravery - have been discovered in the river. This book explores a fascinating assortment of finds from prehistoric to modern times, which collectively tell the rich and illustrious story of London and its inhabitants - illustrated with and array of photographs taken of the items in situ in the mud and gravel of the Thames estuary, at the same time both gritty and glimmering. Waterstones Thames Mudlarking - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
Category: Books
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9781784424329
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ISBN: 9781784424329
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Author: Carmen Gorgie
Rating: 5
Review: After watching several episodes on YouTube, I wanted to find out what happened to the finds. The finds are amazing.
Author: HS
Rating: 4
Review: Unlike other books on the subject, thankfully this is filled with pictures which brings the hobby and history to life. Unsurprisingly, given the amount of history crammed into a small volume, some people will find the speed at which the text skims through time a tad frustrating. Instead, I'd view this book as a signpost that can nudge you in the direction of further reading that'll come in handy when you beachcomb / mudlark. Naming the finders + crediting the pictures was a nice touch that captured the community feeling of mudlarking, but in future volumes I'd advise their names be collated at the end of the book instead to avoid half a page being credits. For less than a tenner though, this is fun book and I enjoyed it.
