The Incredible Story of the Artefact I found in this hole! Mudlarking the Thames with Nicola White

Sometimes when you are wandering along the mud at low tide looking left and right - you see something which makes your heart leap. This is what happened when I saw something gleaming in the sunlight! It was a tense moment taking it out of the mud. Would it be whole?!!

When I did get it out of the mud and then researched it. It took me on a wonderful and unexpected journey to the first proper stadium of Arsenal football team back in the 19th century!

If you would like to try mudlarking dont forget that you do need a permit and you can find all the details here:-

Thank you for watching. You can follow me on twitter and instagram for more stories and finds @tidelineart

[daverosinski]

I've got a sandwich bag of pipe stems and bowls that were dug in my parents garden here in the States. (Illinois) Now I've got the bug to look up the names and designs of them. Thanks Nicola for peaking my interest.

[woolaminajunkjournals]

The Thames is a giant library of history. I love that you research the items you find. And share them with us!

[Spitalhatch]

When I was a lad in London in the 1950s, I had a collection of marbles. The most common (and cheapest) were made of clay, the better ones of glass, the occasional ball bearing and those which had been extracted from mineral water bottles and were known as 'bottle washers'.

[dougzirkle]

Nicola, your videos have now reached a new level. This was so well done! Love the stories behind the objects - my favorite part.

[RevMikeBlack]

Thanks for the Arsenal field trip! One of my mentors was a Salvation Army Major from Kent who played pro football before being called to the ministry. He was a huge Arsenal fan. He passed on to glory at 82, but would have been thrilled to see those steps from the original Arsenal grounds. Thanks!

[iamshotty]

What a beautiful voice Angelo has, and so good to see and hear him again. And I absolutely LOVED the history of this of the Cod bottle, and actually finding remnants of the stadium. Marvelous as always xx Teresa 🇦🇺❤

[aengusmacnaughton]

Great to see Angelo! Helping out with refreshing the paint in your flat -- and coming along to find the remaining bits of a 100+ year old football stadium -- a great son!!!

[jamietomlinson]

Oh wow, Nicola, your son's voice is amazing! Very talented! Great episode!

[tomfisher]

Great finds Nic ! Ha I can't see a spanner without thinking of the great Monty Python's Flying Circus sketch Bicycle Repair Man.

[jeffturner]

I really enjoy coming home from work on a Sunday night and watching your YouTube. It's something I really look forward to. I know you literally have thousands of people who follow you, but I almost feel like I have found a small corner that's particularly mine to take notice of and treasure. Thanks for all you do. It makes my mundane life lift for a minute while I watch you.

[dr_steve]

What an altogether fascinating and different Thames excursion in today's video, Nicola! It was great seeing Angelo again. I especially liked "Down by the River". Hope to hear it commercially one day. Speaking of Angelo, I should think he has made you officially a Nan by now, no?? Thanks for taking us to the remains of Invicta Stadium. You truly bring history to life!

[dishmurphy]

Nicola you have mastered the art of clay pipe reveals. Your advantage is that you’re still excited about each pipe even after all of your many discoveries. Thanks for giving us another Thames adventure ✌️💙

[sportclay]

The pistol you found was imported to the US from Italy and somehow found its way to the UK. The marks on the L side of the slide shown in the thumbnail pic are that of EIG Imports in Miami, FL (Hialea) This semi-auto pistol was made by Tanfoglio in Italy around the mid 60's. This model was made in .22 cal. and .25 cal. Not by Walther, Not a PPK. EIG was in business from the late 1950's to about 1970 . As far as I know they never sold any firearms in the UK or anywhere else, only in the US. They imported inexpensive (aka 'saturday night specials') revolvers, semi-auto pistols, shotguns and some rifles to the US . The firearms imported were made in Germany, Italy and Spain. While it does bear a general semblance to the PPK, it is not. Always enjoy your videos. The bottle awesome! What was the purpose of the indentations in the glass? I have seen marble stopper bottles here in the US but not with the deep indents in the glass.

[lizstevenson]

Loved all the history that goes with your finds, as an Arsenal fan from about 1955 It was great to see those steps that were the original stand seats. Thank you for sharing this. Stay safe and cool. 💕🇦🇺

[Jacks_here]

It was so great to see those seats- thank you. Also, loved the song in the end. 👍

[priola]

Wow, Angelo has a gorgeous voice! So many excellent finds with stories galore. Thanks!

[dorothypapineau]

I’m so happy to see you back on the Thames! It’s obviously been saving some treats for you this week. Your history of the cod bottle you found was interesting. It was also great to see your son helping you out. He has a marvellous voice and the closing song really expressed his love of the River. I look forward to next week. Bye for now from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🙋‍♀️

[lindagomez]

More wonderful information I love football, soccer here!!!! Thank you again Nicola!!!

[amandabell]

Excellent video Nicola! So good to see Angelo again. I love the finds, especially the pipe and the Codd bottle. I would never have thought that the football stands would still be there! Amazing social history in a back garden! I'm glad that society has moved on from the terrible old adverts to 😲😘 x

[giaatta]

Love love Angelo’s song. Wow. Wishing him and Collateral much success!