London's 'mudlarks' scour the Thames for treasure.
17 November 2025
On the banks of the British capital's river, London's 'mudlarks' search for fragments of the past: ancient pottery, old coins, bone dice.
These enthusiasts are less motivated by the value of the objects than by the stories they tell.
Sometimes, their finds even end up in a museum, as is currently being shown in an exhibition at the London Museum.
These enthusiasts are less motivated by the value of the objects than by the stories they tell.
Sometimes, their finds even end up in a museum, as is currently being shown in an exhibition at the London Museum.