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 19th …

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

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 the people …

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 layering …

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.

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 shaping our …

‘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 objects, …

Nov 23, 2025 · It’s this chance to dig up the past that has lured so many history buffs to the shores of London’s Thames at low tide, where they hunt for washed-up artifacts in a hobby called “mudlarking.”

Jan 2, 2025 · Back in the 18th and 19th centuries, “mudlarks” were a scrappy band of mostly children, elderly folks, and the poorest of London’s poor. They would search the riverbanks at low tide, hunting …

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 the perfect way to …