I Found 2 Beautiful Medieval Artefacts on the Thames Mudlarking. Can You Help Me to ID One of Them?

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Published 2024-03-17

The Mudlarking Gods were definitely on my side today! And why? Because I found two spectacular artefacts one after the other and this is extremely rare! At least it is for me. I meet up with my good friend and fellow mudlark Kevin from the channel ‪@medwaymammalianmudlark‬ and we head on into central London to do a spot of mudlarking. Watch this video to see what we find and then join me on a fascinating walk in London as we discover more about a certain King.

Special thanks to Jonnie Fielding of ‪@bowlofchalk‬ who takes me on a walk in London where we visit sites related to the doomed King Charles I. This is a video you definitely do not want to miss! You can find Jonnie on social media platforms @bowlofchalk and if you are wanting to arrange a bespoke original walking tour in London then I would highly recommend Jonnie and Bowl of Chalk. You can also find Jonnie's website here :- www.bowlofchalk.net/

Thank you too to Kevin Dyer. Kevin, can't wait to get out for another lark soonest! And thank you to you all for watching.

See you soon. Don't forget you need a permit from the Port of London Authority to mudlark on the River Thames. Find details here:-

www.pla.co.uk/Environment/Thames-foreshore-permits

See you soon.
Love Nicola xx
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All Comments (21)

@bowlofchalk 4 months ago

Nicola. Thanks so much for having me. Lovely to chat about Charles I. Also ...just a quick update, I mention about doing 'pay what you want' weekend walks in the video, which I did for about 12 years. We filmed this last year and as of January, I moved to having a fixed price (£15 per person), but you can find the details and current schedule on my website.
@dr_steve 4 months ago

What a fascinating adventure today, Nicola! Congratulations on the two Medieval hammereds, but an even greater thanks for introducing us to Jonnie. He is a fascinating storyteller and wealth of knowledge and I could listen to him go on for hours! Brilliant history lesson! Another excellent video, my friend!
@rossmacintosh5652 4 months ago

42:43 Appears to be an EDWARD IV (1461-1483). Silver Penny. Great old find! Wiki says: Edward IV was King of England from 4 March, 1461, to 3 October, 1470, then again from 11 April, 1471, until his death in 1483. He was a central figure in the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars in England fought between the Yorkist and Lancastrian factions between 1455 and 1487.
@cathyjay2569 4 months ago

Usually I comment on your finds, but today it’s about your partner in the mudlark. He is such a delightful young man! I appreciate that you go larking with other, less known but equally adept YouTube larkers. You are such a kind, helpful person, always willing to be a teacher. Much love❤TN Nana
@trennalogsdon245 4 months ago

THANK YOU Niclola, I absolutely adore learning history. I think that’s why I love your channel so much. ♥️♥️
@vickinoeske1154 4 months ago

The Charles I coin is an extraordinary find. How you found such a tiny coin is almost unbelievable. Congratulations to you.❤😊
@crystalsobey1996 4 months ago

Many, many thanks for taking me out for not only a very exciting mudlark, but also a very interesting tour!
@dbn52 4 months ago

For everyone watching this informative history lesson the beautiful horse pointed out by the narrator is called Ormonde and he is being ridden by one of the fabulous female guards. Stunning horsewomen she is. This is a fabulous video. Thank You Nicola for this.
@FindsByPirjo 4 months ago

Cheers to two great mudlarkers! Lovely to see Kevin in action too. Congrats for finding those hammered coins. Thanks for Jonnie for all the information about king Charles I. Three weeks and I will hit the London streets and foreshore! Happy Days!
@ronkoehler9463 4 months ago

What a great history lesson. Thank you both. Extremely enjoyable..
@sheenamoore3938 4 months ago

Thanks for taking me along with you.Great finds for you n Kevin.
@michelles2299 4 months ago

I have a manager at work who is a bully, so going outside and observing nature helps me a lot
@janetmaloy1292 4 months ago

I loved the tour. Thank you and he both. Bowl of chalk
@terriewheatley-ward729 4 months ago

I'm glad I'm not the only one who talks to the birds
@Bindismom 4 months ago

This has been your all time best video! Loved your finds….only you could find those teeny, tiny coins, what a find! The walking tour was absolutely delightful, his humor and knowledge made for a delightful time. Many thank you’s for a lovely visit.
@jaydee5022 4 months ago

That looked like a shamrock on the second trader's - a perfect little blessing from St Patrick for today's upload!
@neildudley5446 4 months ago

Wow, Nicola you really hit it out of the park with this video, if you ever went to school in History class you would never have heard as much info as this fellow Jonnie could tell you. Well done Jonnie and you as well Nic, such an enjoyable Sunday afternoon watching you. Digger Dawn might be doing her special dance if she had found those hammered coins, have a great week as well and again, thank you so much for all your feelings for all your fans, bye for now. Neil from Canada.
@sydneymartin952 4 months ago

Good day Nicola what great finds today great job. Thank you for taking us along
@kaseytyler6262 4 months ago

Birds, Hammered Coins, a Dinosaur, & King Charles I with Bowl of Chalk. WONDERFUL ❤
@wayneruby1686 4 months ago

Absolutely loved the bowl of chalk about the king , fascinating story,congrats on finding 2 hammered coins. I've been watching the channel for a few years now and look forward to my Sunday sit down with you .❤