Mudlarking, once a trade of the Victorian poor, has evolved into a modern-day hobby that captivates everyday Londoners and history enthusiasts. What began as a desperate means of survival, scouring ...

Roman hair pins, 18th century curling tongs and medieval decorated belts are among the many beguiling exhibits on show at ...

A new exhibition at the London Museum Docklands spotlights hundreds of mudlarking finds, from Bronze Age tools to Viking ...

A Tudor sword, gold and a Georgian wine bottle are just some of the treasures mudlarker Lara Maiklem has found sifting along ...

Here are three remarkable historical treasures that were discovered thanks to mudlarks who search the banks of London's River ...

Mudlarking might sound messy and dangerous, but for many, it’s a chance to unearth London’s history – one dig at a time ...

Twice a day, the depths of the River Thames are pulled back by the power of the moon, opening up its foreshore to the ...

A new exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands showcases over 350 historic items discovered by mudlarks along the River ...

If one of mudlarking's great joys is the frisson of finding little marvels glinting in the sunlight, then London Museum ...

Today, licensed mudlarks explore the wet clay banks of the Thames to find preserved historical treasures revealed at low tide ...

The exhibition features finds from the Thames foreshore and explores the role of mudlarks in uncovering history.