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The marvels of mudlarking
PETER MASON is enthralled by an assembly of objects, ancient and modern, that have lain in the mud of London’s river
(L) Mudlark kneels on a rocky shore, collecting objects; (R) Medieval pilgrim badge. Pics © London Museum
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Secrets of the Thames
London Museum, Docklands
★★★★
MUDLARKING on London’s river has been around in one way or another for centuries, first as a form of income-gathering among the poor and needy, and now as a hobby for those seeking fascinating bits of history on the Thames’s tidal shores.
This new exhibition — said to be the first major undertaking of its kind — covers a lot of ground in stylish detail, mixing found objects with artistic pieces that reflect the thrill derived from unearthing ancient artefacts in layers of mud.
Beginning in the old days with oil paintings and ink illustrations of ragged souls searching for coal, metal and rope, curator Kate Sumnall gradually swings us round to the modern day, where we get to hear a new generation of bounty hunters talking about their exploits.
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