Thames Mudlarking: Searching for London's Lost Treasures: 878 (Shire Library) - Softcover

Sandy, Jason; Stevens, Nick

 
9781784424329: Thames Mudlarking: Searching for London's Lost Treasures: 878 (Shire Library)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1784424323 ISBN 13: 9781784424329
Verlag: Shire Publications, 2021

Inhaltsangabe

A beautifully illustrated introduction to mudlarking which tells the incredible, forgotten history of London through objects found on the foreshore of the River Thames.

Often seen combing the shoreline of the River Thames at low tide, groups of archaeology enthusiasts known as 'mudlarks' continue a tradition that dates back to the eighteenth century. Over the years they have found a vast array of historical artefacts providing glimpses into the city's past. Objects lost or discarded centuries ago - from ancient river offerings such as the Battersea Shield and Waterloo Helmet, to seventeenth-century trade tokens and even medals for bravery - have been discovered in the river.

This book explores a fascinating assortment of finds from prehistoric to modern times, which collectively tell the rich and illustrious story of London and its inhabitants - illustrated with and array of photographs taken of the items in situ in the mud and gravel of the Thames estuary, at the same time both gritty and glimmering.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Originally from the United States, Jason Sandy is an architect and developer who moved to London in 2007. He discovered mudlarking in 2012 and has contributed to many articles and books on mudlarking, as well as lecturing, appearing on national television, and having an active presence on social media.

Based in London, Nick Stevens is a professional photographer and a member of the exclusive Society of Thames Mudlarks. He appeared in all three seasons of History Channel's Mud Men and co-founded the Thames Museum Trust, which aims to establish a museum around mudlarking finds.

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Verlag
Shire Publications
Erscheinungsdatum
2021
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1784424323
ISBN 13 
9781784424329
Einband
Tapa blanda
Anzahl der Seiten
96
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