Mudlarking Series by Jason Sandy

Jason is an American architect living and working in London. Beachcombing along the River Thames, he has found extraordinary artifacts, some of which are now on permanent display in museums around the United Kingdom. He is the author of Mudlarks: Treasures from the Thames and co-author of the book Thames Mudlarking: Searching for London's Lost Treasures and is a frequent contributor to Beachcombing magazine. Jason is a member of the exclusive Society of Thames Mudlarks. Follow Jason on Instagram

Mudlarking on the Thames Foreshore requires a permit. Learn about rules for mudlarking in London ›

Join Jason for a half-hour video beachcombing trip to some of his favorite spots on the River Thames, where he finds treasures buried for centuries in the London mud. He also shares some of his favorite pieces in his extensive collection of finds from prehistory through modern times. Learn more ›

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Jason is the author of an ongoing series of articles in Beachcombing about mudlarking on the River Thames. Following are links to some of his articles.

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Volume 38: Death on the River Thames

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Volume 35: Coins, tokens, and forgeries

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Volume 34: Buckle Up

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Volume 33: Back in Time

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Volume 32: Fantastic Beasts of the Thames

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Volume 31: Victorian Bottles & Stoppers

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Volume 30: Bottles filled with history

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Volume 29: Weapons and Warfare

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Volume 28: Lost, Found, and Returned

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Volume 27: Dress Fasteners and Cufflinks

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Volume 26: Buttons with Backstories

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Volume 25: Musical Instruments and Noisemakers

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Volume 24: Ancient Pottery

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Volume 22: Lost for Words

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Volume 21: Trade Tokens

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Volume 20: Colorful Glass Beads

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Volume 19: Lost Jewelry from the 17th through 20th Centuries

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Volume 18: Iron Age to Tudor Jewelry

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Volume 15: Lost and Found Toys

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Volume 14: Bellarmine Jugs and Witch Bottles

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Volume 13: Modern Sacred River

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Volume 12: Ancient Sacred River

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Volume 11: The Art of Smoking

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Volume 10: Pirates of the River Thames

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Volume 9: Searching for Evidence of the Mayflower

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Volume 8: Seal the Deal

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Volume 7: The Mystery of the Thames Garnets

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Volume 6: Giving New Life to Historic Glass

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Volume 5: Colored Glass and Georgian Bling

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Volume 4: Mudlarking We Will Go

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Get a peek at some of Jason's favorite mudlarking finds from London

See some of the strangest things found by London mudlarks

Nightlarking in London

Follow mudlark Jason Sandy and some mudlarking friends down to the foreshore of the River Thames after dark as they search for long-lost treasures. This video was part of the North American Sea Glass 2021 Virtual Festival.

Q&A with Jason Sandy

Beachcombing Club hosted a live Q&A with jason after the premiere, where club members asked Jason more about his mudlarking adventures.

Medieval Moat-larking with Jason Sandy and Q&A

Imagine if you were given the opportunity to go beachcombing in the drained moat of a medieval castle in Europe.

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Learn more about mudlarking

Learn more about the experiences of mudlarks, who search the shores of rivers, bays, and seas for historical finds and other objects. Articles ›