A Mudlark S Treasures

Author : Jason Sandy,Nick Stevens
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784424336

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Thames Mudlarking by Jason Sandy,Nick Stevens Pdf

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.

Author : Lara Maiklem
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-05
Category : London (England)
ISBN : 9781408889237

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Mudlarking by Lara Maiklem Pdf

_______________WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTIONTHE TOP 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKAN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR_______________Mudlark (/'mAdla;k/) noun A person who scavenges for usable debris in the mud of a river or harbourLara Maiklem has scoured the banks of the Thames for over fifteen years, in pursuit of the objects that the river unearths: from Neolithic flints to Roman hair pins, medieval buckles to Tudor buttons, Georgian clay pipes to Victorian toys. These objects tell her about London and its lost ways of life.Moving from the river's tidal origins in the west of the city to the point where it meets the sea in the east, Mudlarking is a search for urban solitude and history on the River Thames, which Lara calls the longest archaeological site in England.As she has discovered, it is often the tiniest objects that tell the greatest stories._______________'Enchanting' - Sunday Times'Driven by curiosity, freighted with mystery and tempered by chance, wonders gleam from every page' - Melissa Harrison'Brilliant. No one has looked at these odd corners since Sherlock Holmes' - Sunday Telegraph'The very best books that deal with the past are love letters to their subject, and the very best of those are about subjects that love their authors in return. Such books are very rare, but this is one' - Ian Mortimer'Fascinating. There is nothing that Maiklem does not know about the history of the river or the thingyness of things' - Guardian'A treasure. One of the best books I've read in years' - Tracy Borman

Author : Lara Maiklem
Publisher : Liveright Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781631494970

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Mudlark: In Search of London's Past Along the River Thames by Lara Maiklem Pdf

“Engrossing . . . evokes the subculture of the ‘mudlarks,’ who scour the banks for fragments of London’s past.”—The New Yorker The international bestseller that mesmerizingly charts quixotic journeys through London’s past, Mudlark thrills Anglophiles and history lovers alike. Long heralded as a city treasure herself, beloved “Mudlark” Lara Maiklem tirelessly treks along the Thames’ muddy shores, unearthing a myriad of artifacts and their stories—from Roman hairpins and perfectly preserved Tudor shoes to the clay pipes that were smoked in riverside taverns. Seamlessly interweaving reflections from her own life with meditations on the art of wandering, Maiklem ultimately delivers a treatise “as deep and as rich as the Thames and its treasures” (Stanley Tucci).

Author : Ted Sandling
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781781012178

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A Mudlark's Treasures by Ted Sandling Pdf

'A beautiful book.' Daily Mail 'Exhilaratingly curious.' Evening Standard 'Gripping.' Spectator 'Brilliant.' Penelope Lively 'Indefatigably researched.' Country Life 'Beautifully illustrated.' Monocle Mudlarking, the act of searching the Thames foreshore for items of value, has a long tradition in England's capital. In the late 18th and 19th centuries, mudlarks were small boys grubbing a living from scrap. Today’s mudlarks unearth relics of the past from the banks of the Thames which tell stories of Londoners throughout history. From Roman tiles to elegant Georgian pottery, presented here are modern-day mudlark Ted Sandling's most evocative finds, gorgeously photographed. Together they create a mosaic of everyday London life through the centuries, touching on the journeys, pleasures, vices, industries, adornments and comforts of a world city. This unique and stunning book celebrates the beauty of small things, and makes sense of the intangible connection that found objects give us to the individuals who lost them.

Author : Vickie Donoghue
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-08
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781408173053

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Mudlarks by Vickie Donoghue Pdf

Mudlarks is a tragic, beautifully realised play about three young men trapped at the wrong end of the river. On the muddy banks of the Thames, downstream from the bright lights of London, three boys hide from the police after a night of recklessness. Over the course of the freezing night their fears, secrets and dreams emerge, collide and combust revealing the desperate frustration of lives barely led but already ravaged. As morning dawns, their options diminish and just two questions remain: do they have the power to determine their own fates, or are they destined to sink into the mud? Mudlarks heralds the arrival of an urgent new voice in British theatre. Essex-born Vickie Donoghue'spowerful debut exposes the culture she grew up with and sees on a daily basis. With brutal honesty she explores teenagers' impulse to dream, and its futility in a reality that has no space for dreamers.

Author : Malcolm Russell
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780691235974

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Mudlark’d by Malcolm Russell Pdf

A captivating history of London as told through objects recovered from the muddy banks of the Thames and the lives of the people who owned them Mudlark’d combines insights from two hundred rare objects discovered on the foreshore of the River Thames with a wealth of breathtaking illustrations to uncover the hidden histories of ordinary people from prehistory to today. Malcolm Russell tells the stories behind each find, revealing the habits, customs, and artistry of the people who created and used it. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, London was the busiest port in the world, exchanging goods and ideas with people from every continent. The shores of the Thames have long been densely packed with taverns, brothels, and markets, and the river’s muddy banks are a repository of intriguing and precious objects that evoke long-forgotten ways of life. With Russell as your guide, a bottleneck of a jug is shown to be a talisman to counter the ill effects of witchcraft. Glass beads expose the brutal realities of the transatlantic slave trade. Clay tobacco pipes uncover the lives of Victorian magicians. A scrap of Tudor cloth illuminates the experiences of Dutch and French religious refugees. These are just some of the stories told in Mudlark’d, which also contains a primer, giving advice on how to mudlark on tidal rivers around the world and outlining the tools and equipment you will need.

Author : Jason Sandy,Nick Stevens
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784424336

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Thames Mudlarking by Jason Sandy,Nick Stevens Pdf

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.

Author : Greater London Council
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UCAL:$C58954

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London's River Thames by Greater London Council Pdf

Author : Sarah Penner
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781488077494

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The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner Pdf

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Named Most Anticipated of 2021 by Newsweek, Good Housekeeping, Hello! magazine, Oprah.com, Bustle, Popsugar, Betches, Sweet July, and GoodReads! March 2021 Indie Next Pick and #1 LibraryReads Pick “A bold, edgy, accomplished debut!” —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network A forgotten history. A secret network of women. A legacy of poison and revenge. Welcome to The Lost Apothecary… Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary’s fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious twelve-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries. Meanwhile in present-day London, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell spends her tenth wedding anniversary alone, running from her own demons. When she stumbles upon a clue to the unsolved apothecary murders that haunted London two hundred years ago, her life collides with the apothecary’s in a stunning twist of fate—and not everyone will survive. With crackling suspense, unforgettable characters and searing insight, The Lost Apothecary is a subversive and intoxicating debut novel of secrets, vengeance and the remarkable ways women can save each other despite the barrier of time. Don’t miss THE LONDON SÉANCE SOCIETY! Sarah’s next spellbinding book about truth, illusion and the grave risks women will take to avenge the ones they love.

Author : Ivor Noël Hume
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : London (England)
ISBN : LCCN:gb56005045

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Treasure in the Thames by Ivor Noël Hume Pdf

Author : Ivor Noel Hume
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-30
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780062312006

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All the Best Rubbish by Ivor Noel Hume Pdf

“A delight. All the Best Rubbish is one of those rare volumes that both instruct and entertain. I recommend it to any collector.” —Harold L. Peterson, Chief Curator, US National Park Service Ivor Noel Hume, the former chief archaeologist of Colonial Williamsburg, offers a delightful, anecdotal, and informative celebration of the joys of collecting. In his newly revised edition, All the Best Rubbish traces the fascinating history of collecting from its recorded beginnings and describes the remarkable detective work that goes into establishing the probable facts about uncovered and often underappreciated treasures. Now expanded with hints, tips, and helpful information about antique-hunting online, All the Best Rubbish is the ideal book for the antiquarian or amateur. Noël Hume has pursued bottles, pottery, clocks, and coins through junk shops, street markets, attics, and cellars on two continents. He's unearthed the most fascinating—and valuable—rubbish from the most unlikely places: the shores of the Thames in London; the lagoons of the Caribbean; the bottom of Martha Washington's well. Hume knows everything that's worth knowing about collecting—why we do it, what we can find, where we can find it, and what we can learn from it.

Author : Joy VanderMeer Zaczyk,Melody VanderMeer Letford
Publisher : ISBN Canada
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1777792002

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Melody Goes Mudlarking by Joy VanderMeer Zaczyk,Melody VanderMeer Letford Pdf

This fun little book introduces children to the activity of mudlarking. A craft mostly done in the United Kingdom is now making its way all around the world. Children not only get to go outside and experience nature and fresh air, they also get to learn about the history of the treasures they find. In this wonderfully illustrated children's book, Melody's grandparents introduce her to the exciting hobby that is mudlarking.

Author : Bernard L. Herman
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781469653488

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A South You Never Ate by Bernard L. Herman Pdf

Nestled between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, and stretching from Hampton Roads to Assateague Island, Virginia's Eastern Shore is a distinctly southern place with an exceptionally southern taste. In this inviting narrative, Bernard L. Herman welcomes readers into the communities, stories, and flavors that season a land where the distance from tide to tide is often less than five miles. Blending personal observation, history, memories of harvests and feasts, and recipes, Herman tells of life along the Eastern Shore through the eyes of its growers, watermen, oyster and clam farmers, foragers, church cooks, restaurant owners, and everyday residents. Four centuries of encounter, imagination, and invention continue to shape the foodways of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, melding influences from Indigenous peoples, European migrants, enslaved and free West Africans, and more recent newcomers. Herman reveals how local ingredients and the cooks who have prepared them for the table have developed a distinctly American terroir--the flavors of a place experienced through its culinary and storytelling traditions. This terroir flourishes even as it confronts challenges from climate change, declining fish populations, and farming monoculture. Herman reveals this resilience through the recipes and celebrations that hold meaning, not just for those who live there but for all those folks who sit at their tables--and other tables near and far.

Author : Ivor Noël Hume
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015054131449

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If These Pots Could Talk by Ivor Noël Hume Pdf

Lively prose and wonderful color photographs portray a veteran's passion for British household pottery.

Author : Denis Cryle
Publisher : Australian Scholarly Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781925588095

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Behind the Legend by Denis Cryle Pdf