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Some historical bathing costumes and beach practices may have you scratching your head.

Mudlarking: The Art of Smoking

Clay pipes are some of the most interesting objects found on the Thames foreshore in London, protected by the soft Thames mud for centuries.

Mudlarking Series by Jason Sandy

An ongoing series of articles in Beachcombing Magazine and Glassing Magazine about mudlarking on the River Thames.

They just kept coming…

I could not believe I found six black bottle stoppers in one day...but where do they come from and what are they made of?

Mudlarking: Pirates of the River Thames

The valuable cargo in ships that clogged the River Thames in the 18th century attracted pilferers and river pirates.

Flotsam and Jetsam

What is the difference between flotsam and jetsam, and why is it important for beachcombers?

Tales of Whiskey and Ulysses S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant was a well-known whiskey lover.

Mudlarking: Searching for Evidence of the Mayflower

Can you believe that the birth of the United States of America began on the River Thames in London?

The Glass Menagerie

Finding a miniature glass animal on the beach is a dream come true for many beachcombers. But where do these tiny glass creatures originate?

Mudlarking: Seal the Deal

Lost centuries ago in the River Thames, signet rings and seal matrices are wonderful personal items which reveal rare insights into the lives of ea...

All About Ceramics

Ceramics have been around as far back as 24,000 BC, when humans discovered that clay dug from the earth could be used to create animal and human fi...