{"product_id":"thames-mudlarking-searching-for-londons-lost-treasures","title":"Thames Mudlarking: Searching for London's Lost Treasures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated introduction to mudlarking which tells the incredible, forgotten history of London through objects found on the foreshore of the River Thames.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 96 pages | Published February 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shire Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63956666974557,"sku":"9781784424329","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9781784424329.jpg?v=1783129917","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/thames-mudlarking-searching-for-londons-lost-treasures","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}