The Museum of London Docklands presents the UK’s first major mudlarking exhibition, “Secrets of the Thames,” featuring over 350 objects. Visitors will learn mudlarking techniques and the effects of tides and lunar cycles on the river.
The Museum of London Docklands is showcasing the first major UK exhibition focusing on mudlarking, revealing how people find historical objects in the Thames. The exhibition, titled “Secrets of the Thames,” features over 350 items, including personal belongings and important relics from London’s history.
Visitors will learn about the techniques used by mudlarks to search the river’s foreshore and how they curate their collections. The exhibition also highlights the impact of lunar cycles and tides on both the river and the practice of mudlarking.
The “Secrets of the Thames” exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands offers a unique glimpse into the practice of mudlarking, showcasing diverse historical objects while educating the public on the methods used and the natural influences on the Thames. This event fosters appreciation for London’s hidden history and the river’s heritage.
Original Source: londontheinside.com