Nick Stevens Jason Sandy Thames Mudlarking (Paperback) Shire Library (UK IMPORT)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: Thames MudlarkingCondition: NewSubtitle: Searching for London's Lost TreasuresISBN-10: 1784424323EAN: 9781784424329ISBN: 9781784424329Publisher: Shire PublicationsFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 02/18/2021Description: 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.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: GBItem Height: 210mmItem Length: 149mmItem Weight: 249gAuthor: Nick Stevens, Jason SandyGenre: HistoryBook Series: Shire LibraryTopic: Home Garden & PetsRelease Year: 2021 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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