Mudlarking (Omnibus)

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Mudlarking, by Lara Maiklem

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A mudlark reveals her stories of finds buried in the mud of the River Thames.

Lara Maiklem, a 'mudlark', takes us down the tidal Thames, revealing the stories of finds she has made buried in the mud.

A modern mudlark reveals her stories of finds buried in the mud of the River Thames.

Lara Maiklem's book is devoted to the tidal Thames and travels in chapters from Teddington to the Isle of Dogs, revealing the author's passions and discoveries.

It celebrates the most accessible form of archaeology, a historical hobby mixed with the excitement of scavenging for possible treasure. Something which takes place on a shoreline open to all.

This is history at its most earthy and tactile full of glimpses of the everyday lives of those who lived and worked near the river hundreds of years ago. 

From mammoth teeth to Tudor shoes, via the mysterious abundance of garnets and the fragments of a Roman heating system, Lara brings us closer to the lives of the past by turning over the rubbish of the present to see what she can find. 

Those inspired by the book to have a go themselves should be aware that anyone wishing to search the tidal Thames foreshore must hold a current foreshore permit from the Port of London Authority. 

Written and read by Lara Maiklem.  

Omnibus of five parts abridged by Isobel Creed and Jill Waters

Producer: Jill Waters 

A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4 Extra, first broadcast in August 2019.

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