
Mudlarking: The Mystery of the Thames Garnets
Why are semi-precious gemstones lying on the bottom of the River Thames in London?
Read moreWhy are semi-precious gemstones lying on the bottom of the River Thames in London?
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Read moreSea glass collectors are familiar with the alternate term for our treasured beach finds, Mermaids’ Tears.
Read moreCollecting the city’s waste for nearly 2,000 years, the River Thames is a great repository of discarded objects, especially glass.
Read moreThe portrayal of mermaids over the last few hundred years has changed for the better, leaving us with some very enduring tales.
Read moreThe beach isn’t the only place to find antique and well preserved glass artifacts.
Read moreThe Codd marble bottle was born from the need to keep carbonated drinks from going "flat." Earlier and original Codd bottles, and the marbles foun...
Read moreIn the 18th century, the Georgians definitely loved their bling!
Read moreThere’s glass. And then there’s sea glass. And just as these are considered—certainly to the sea glass lover—two completely separate entities, so t...
Read moreWhen my Dad who lives in Chicago came to visit me in London, I took him "mudlarking" (beachcombing) along the River Thames.
Read moreIt is extremely unlikely that you will find a genuine glass fishing float along most of the world’s shorelines. But that doesn't stop us from looking.
Read moreAmerica’s one-time best selling and largest producer of beer has a history possibly richer and tastier than the beer itself, and likely as interest...
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