New Mudlarking Exhibition Showcases Historical Treasures from the Thames

The London Museum Docklands will open “Secrets Of The Thames: Mudlarking London’s Lost Treasures,” featuring historical finds like a Tudor headdress and a Viking dagger. The exhibition highlights the role of mudlarks in uncovering human history from the Thames. Once a pursuit for the poor, mudlarking is now a popular hobby.

A new exhibition called “Secrets Of The Thames: Mudlarking London’s Lost Treasures” will open at London Museum Docklands. This exhibition will showcase various historical objects discovered in the River Thames, including a Tudor headdress and a Viking era dagger.

Opening on Friday, the exhibition highlights the important role of mudlarks in revealing thousands of years of human history through their finds along the Thames foreshore.

Mudlarking, once a pursuit of the Victorian poor, has evolved into a popular hobby among history enthusiasts, with licensed mudlarks discovering significant artefacts from the river.

The exhibition at the London Museum Docklands presents a unique opportunity to explore London’s rich history through newly discovered treasures from the River Thames. It underscores the evolution of mudlarking from a necessity for the poor to a cherished hobby for many today.

Original Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk