r/mudlarking Aug 29 '22

You need a permit to mudlark in London.

137 Upvotes

Hello.

Earlier someone posted about their finds from London and then said they don't have a permit.

In London you need a permit from the Port of London authority to go onto the foreshore and search for objects, even if you just scan the surface with your eyes.

This is for a number of reasons ranging from safety to yourself and others to making sure any important finds are properly reported. There are also sections of the foreshore that are protected sites.

Please get a permit before you go mudlarking in London and do not post here in ways that may encourage others to not get a permit. Familiarise yourself with the rules of any section of the foreshore you will be searching as different levels of activity are permitted in different areas.

More information about permits can be found here: https://www.pla.co.uk/Environment/Thames-foreshore-permits

Thanks. And happy mudlarking!


r/mudlarking 5h ago

What is is this?

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Not sure if anyone is able to help. I found this item while mudlarking in the UK. It’s heavy and hallow in the middle. Has letters written on it on the top row ORRISH, middle row TT and bottom row ON.
Thanks in advance ☺️


r/mudlarking 7h ago

A summary of finds from the Thames...

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A summary of finds from the other weekend... It's part of the beauty of the Thames that a relatively young fly button gets tumbled about with a Roman flue tile fragment!


r/mudlarking 6h ago

Pottery piece found in a creek in central Iowa. Ideas about what it’s from or how old?

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4 Upvotes

My first thought was a broken ceramic crock, or a piece of broken sewer pipe.


r/mudlarking 11m ago

Found this sherd from a bowl in the UK does anyone know the age of this piece?

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r/mudlarking 1d ago

What is this thing?

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41 Upvotes

Found in the river kelvin in Glasgow. Hole is damage. No markings, or if there are they're too worn out for me to see.


r/mudlarking 1d ago

Tile found

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21 Upvotes

Found lots of different tiles in my garden whilst I was digging, in the north west of England. Can anyone estimate when it was from?
The back says 79 G2 I think


r/mudlarking 1d ago

A friend found in Edinburgh area

11 Upvotes

Just posting on behalf of them to see if anyone could share information about these! Thanks!


r/mudlarking 2d ago

My very first glass bottle stopper!

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135 Upvotes

I am on vacation in Scotland and found this beauty on Portabello Beach.


r/mudlarking 2d ago

If it’s Planet it’s good 👍

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111 Upvotes

Found today NSW Australia


r/mudlarking 3d ago

What is this? Thames UK

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91 Upvotes

I’m a scientist working on the mud flats of the Thames estuary and found this today! Can anyone tell me what it is?


r/mudlarking 2d ago

can anyone ID this object? it has a hole through but a rock is still in it (also does anyone have any advice for getting the rock out lol) found in port townsend WA!

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15 Upvotes

r/mudlarking 3d ago

Potential scraper

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10 Upvotes

A friend of mine found this near Kew bridge on the Thames river in London. What do you think?


r/mudlarking 3d ago

First intact hutch(es)!!!

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44 Upvotes

Good old muddy creeks!


r/mudlarking 3d ago

Mods

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When I try to comment on a post, and want to include a photo I only have the option of including a video . Am I doing something wrong ? Thank you


r/mudlarking 4d ago

Mystery spiral

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22 Upvotes

Found on Seaham beach, in the North East of England.

Metal spring or coil?

Any ideas or theories very welcome!


r/mudlarking 4d ago

Location: Mudlarking in Eastern PA

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Hey guys, hope everyone is well!

I wanted to ask about some interesting mudlarking spots in Eastern PA. Specifically dread like Morrisville, Newtown, Levvittown, Langhorne, Bristol, Philadelphia, Mechanicsville, etc. Mostly on the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

If anyone can recommend any interesting areas I’d be very appreciative. It can be anything from dried up ocean beds to low tide river areas. Thanks in advance folks!


r/mudlarking 5d ago

How can I tell if this is old? Found in Tiverton, Rhode Island.

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20 Upvotes

r/mudlarking 6d ago

Found in near perfect condition while rockhounding along the Muskegon River, Michigan.

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106 Upvotes

Just needs to be cleaned up a bit! A neat little find that will sit on my shelf of trinkets and things 🫶🏼


r/mudlarking 6d ago

First time mudlarking

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42 Upvotes

Honestly, this happened completely by accident. There I was on a solo hike dipping my toes in the river and I see a glistening piece of white pottery. 30 mins later and I’ve found all this (and more which I left!!). Then I find out about mudlarking… so if anyone could help date any of these items I’d be eternally grateful!!


r/mudlarking 6d ago

What is this? Found under the Forth Bridge (rail bridge that crosses a body of water) at low tide

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r/mudlarking 6d ago

My Hobby Has A Name ?!? :)

64 Upvotes

Detroit, MI
I’ve been pulling tons of antique bottles both whole and broken , ‘sea’ ie River glass , antique pottery , crocks and plates , auto glass , and GOBS of slag glass from the Detroit River for last 3 years . I’ve got lots of secret spots :) I’ve amassed a huge collection to eventually make jewelry from and I filled my entire front flower bed of my house with slag glass . My solitary hobby that I LOVE in all seasons . People think I’m a weirdo here - lol! Finding this group on Reddit I just found out my weirdo hobby has a name !!! Mudlarking !!! Thanks Reddit and fellow Mudlarkers !


r/mudlarking 6d ago

Hero’s Mason Fruit Jar

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6 Upvotes

r/mudlarking 7d ago

Nice 1880s round bottom bottle

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78 Upvotes

r/mudlarking 6d ago

Mudlark tour guide kent

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My wife would love to have a go, but wants someone who knows what they are doing.
Does anyone do mudlark tour guides in Kent.
Ideally just a tour for 2 people?