Mudlarking for tiny victorian treasures! From tin toys to trade beads!

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Join us on our very first Mudlark of the year as we finally make it to the foreshore in search for forgotten treasures of a bygone era! From poisonous children's toys to African trade beads, we find an exiting mix of Victorian relics!
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@NorthernMudlarks 3 жыл бұрын

@susannegalligan8600 3 жыл бұрын

No one can not have too many cod marbles. Never heard of them until your videos, now I’m like “hey there’s a cod marble!” Like I know what I’m talking about!

@mayhmmaydn 3 жыл бұрын

I love how enthusiastic Alex is for her finds.

@izabelabhering7041 3 жыл бұрын

I part take of your happiness now that Scotland has opened up! Your adventures have been a blessing and a pleasure to follow during this horrible pandemic. Best wishes for many adventures to come!

@marygreen4056 3 жыл бұрын

Alex, can you make glass beads from the cod marbles? A necklace of them would be so pretty.

@jenniferschnieder6316 3 жыл бұрын

I've missed you both. The travel, the treasures. Welcome back!

@krazedvintagemodel 3 жыл бұрын

It's heartwarming for me to watch you two, as mother and daughter with much in common, with your appreciation of history. Happy Mother's Day early Gail!

@PAFM1964 3 жыл бұрын

You need to make a bits and bobs metal sculpture with all your cool finds.

@angelrays7 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you both appreciate history! ❤️

@Nicole-coliebrobro 3 жыл бұрын

When Alex pulled that bead out of the water I was so excited for a trade bead! To know about them is very cool, but to have an example to compare to in a museum is amazing, I have my own stash of trade beads from my family and others here in California, I look through them occasionally like a bead troll......

@northernflicker6590 3 жыл бұрын

You in Scotland coming out of lockdown. 🥳🤩😎 Me in Oregon going back into lockdown 😢😩🙁. The value of the entertainment you provide just went through the roof.Thank you, bless you and keep them coming. Cheers!

@ruthiepooh86 3 жыл бұрын

Oregon gov on a power trip

@FLSueL 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on being able to get back to what you love. Thanks for taking us along, it was great fun! :-)

@iansuehooper7542 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to see you traveling again. Look forward to more trips in that beautiful part of the world. Those pottery finds are quite lovely. Sue and Ian, Australia

@dawndixon402 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the excellent adventure. The back story at the end of the video. When they are all cleaned up. Is just so much fun.

@alisavogt2892 3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how easily you two are able to find the tiniest of beads!! 💜

@lorelebeverland5585 3 жыл бұрын

Finally freedom of movement. So glad you can get out and spend time searching for bits of history,

@saddaddrummer 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lovely ladies, just found your vids and I can't help but watch them, I'm hooked, love the way Gail carries on digging while Alex gets so excited over a paste jar, lovely to watch your relationship with each other. It's a shame Time Team is no longer made, Alex would fit in so well with her enthusiasm, A TV star in the making I think.

@lindamedaglia2883 3 жыл бұрын

Hi,Gail and Alex.i really love your videos ,I have not miss one .I especially when you make jewelry and porcelain figurines.I hope you will make more of those.X stay safe. Linda

@judymcpheron5955 3 жыл бұрын

It was a wonderful adventure with some interesting and lovely finds. Welcome back to your active passion. God Bless you dears. 💕🙏💕🇺🇸

@dellwendybrown2713 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Glad you are able get out again. Just wondering if you could answer a question I have about safety. Do you ever worry about safety? Have you ever encountered any scary or intimidating persons when you are out in such isolated places? Maybe I am too paranoid. Thanks

@NorthernMudlarks 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we do think about our safety. Since we are usually searching in isolated areas, we are constantly taking note of other people. In fact, during this lark a man turned up, he was clearly drinking and made us feel uncomfortable enough for us to decide to leave for somewhere elce. X

@dorothypapineau8283 3 жыл бұрын

So sorry your world is so scary! Anticipating attracts clear your mind and breathe in freedom

@shahrulniza5286 3 жыл бұрын

Alex have great eyes for the tiniest bead and the clearest glass stopper in water! 🙌 Can't wait to see what jewelry you would made from those gorgeous metal cogs. Another fun outing! ❤️

@samconibear3506 3 жыл бұрын

I like how you both greet at the same time at the beginning of the videos

@pigeonbrain1534 3 жыл бұрын

You guys should look into "shard boxes" I heard someone refer to one in another video, but I believe broken bits of pottery were turned into trinket boxes! I immediately thought of all the beautiful bits you two find. It might be a fun way to give them a new life.

@kaydavis6752 3 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about that all day and wondering how I might fashion one and then it set me off thinking about turning upturned cereal bowls into mushrooms LOL! Have you been watching Danni on her channel? 😀

@Givulinovich 3 жыл бұрын

@@kaydavis6752 I tried to google Danni & shard boxes. The first thing it delivered was a porn link. So now I’m dying to know who you were referring to. ☺️

@kaydavis6752 3 жыл бұрын

@@GivulinovichLOL! it wasn't one of Danni's (the Niche lady) videos I've remembered it was a recent video by Jocelyn, the Crazy Lamp Lady. Only in the last couple of days.😀

@janvafa9959 3 жыл бұрын

Or tiny pieces could be used in mosaics!

@pigeonbrain1534 3 жыл бұрын

@@kaydavis6752 yes that is where I saw it!

@catherinethompson2525 3 жыл бұрын

The Karma these trade beads hold!!I glad you got out And went muckraking!!! Love you guys!!

@cynthiat6505 3 жыл бұрын

So happy for you! You bring me joy, just hearing your melodic voices.

@batmscot6149 2 жыл бұрын

Lead shot ! Hideous stuff well done you Alex? For picking it up , long live the wee furr faces who will live longer because of what you 2 take out of the water and land .

@dannmccord2428 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you guys are free I'm so happy for you. Now you can have a lot of mudlarking trips and bunch more videos. You found a lot of cool finds. Thank you for all of your videos. Keep mudlarking. Love you guys

@Carolbearce 3 жыл бұрын

So happy you are able get out again! Beautiful finds.

@debramoore6318 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I found you. Your videos provide me with such comfort and peace. My maternal grandfather was a Scot (Urquhart), but I haven't been to Scotland for over 60 years (live in a forest in Florida, USA). Adore your gentleness and, of course, the Schwoos. Looking forward to your next video. As an artisan, and recent former nurse, you have sparked my soul to pursue my artistic side. 💞

@NorthernMudlarks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Never let the artist in you go! xx

@pigoff123 3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing the driving scenery because it reminds me of Germany where I was raised

@catepearce2138 3 жыл бұрын

Love the joy you are having exploring with your new freedom. Lots of exciting finds for your first excursion, yeah 😁👍. Here's hoping there won't be another need for a future lockdown. Vivre la Mudlarks 🤸‍♀️.

@dalriadaskillen 3 жыл бұрын

Now that Scotland has opened up, I can go to Glasgow to visit family. Glad that you’re able to get back to your old haunts. :)

@peachstateexplorer8004 3 жыл бұрын

Love you ladies!!!!! 🤗🤗🤗 It is never ever boring to watch your adventures!!!! From your different locations, the history of the area, the adventure of your treasure hunts, the joy of your finds and the things you make brings a lot of joy and happiness to your viewers, Thank You!!!!!😎😎😎 - Peter Ga USA

@NorthernMudlarks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! xx

@kellyw.1779 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Gail and Alex!! How awesome for y'all to finally be able to get out and do some mudlarking again and what a super trip it was! My favorites have to be the toy soldier and the beautiful history filled trade bead...congrats on those finds. That deep purple glass will make some gorgeous beads, I can't wait to see y'all make more of them. Will y'all be going back to the "Field of Dreams" soon? I love that place! ; ) Looking forward to seeing y'all back in the saddle again...the "digging" Diva's never disappoint!! Hello to the Shwoo's too. ; )

@amycoffin826 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel and look so forward to each episode. I especially love your backyard wildflower bed experience. Thank you so much for putting such effort into the creation of your vlogs. I really appreciate all the research that you both do and share about all your finds. It is fascinating to learn the history of these items, even if it is tragic or sad (ie. baby "medicine" bottle, slave beads). The nature clips and music choices you make are so beautiful. Getting to see what antics the shwews are up to is so much fun. Thank you soo much, again, for all your efforts as I look so forward to seeing a bit of your day in lovely Scotland.

@thisoverstuffedhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Your little Asian vase piece is probably from Japan. There was a special Japanese exhibition in Knightsbridge at one point in the late 1800's that caused a huge rise in popularity for all things Japanese. Gilbert & Sullivan even wrote The Mikado after that exhibition which W.S. Gilbert had gone to. It might be a satsuma piece with the raised bits but the satsuma I have seen is usualll darker in color.

@judymarkel8029 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad things are opening up for you. Some states in the US are shutting back because numbers are going up again. Loved your finds. Thank you

@LaurenAnyone 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! So glad you’re able to get back out there! I always live vicariously through you two and love your mudlarking adventures ❤️

@Mudpies 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gail & Alex! Finally getting round to watching you guys. What a lovely little site 😍 Josie’s fave is the toy soldier, star find! Love that he’s still got his red jacket on. So lovely to see you guys out enjoying a good lark. You take care and catch you in the next one! X

@NorthernMudlarks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys! Yes, we're having a great time back in our natural habitat. Off to Berwick today to catch the late tide - wind and rain forecast but who cares, lol. Hope you have a successful week! xx

@Mudpies 3 жыл бұрын

@@NorthernMudlarks 😍 Awh hope you have fun! And hope the rain clears off for you! We have an early Medway adventure planned for tomorrow morning - 5am leave time 😂 💀

@nancycowan6109 3 жыл бұрын

What a fun outing, ladies! Love all your finds - the bottle was so pretty. ❤️

@brightpurpleviking 3 жыл бұрын

Wow SIX MONTHS of not being allowed to mudlark! That is crazy! Thanks for taking us along. This was enjoyable 😊

@susanpye9821 3 жыл бұрын

You found some great stuff it’s great to see you outside again

@lorrainewhitlock5377 3 жыл бұрын

When I get notifications that you've posted I right away click on it so I can just get away from it all and enjoy time with you ladies. This episode was really interesting because of all the metal cogs and wheels and that toy soldier was really amazing. Thank you for sharing and God bless you both🙏😇 greetings from Colorado💓🙋🏼🇺🇸

@marykunselman284 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see y’all make a junk journal with all your knowledge and bits and bobs you’ve found mudlarking it would be a rainy day project

@karenwright9926 3 жыл бұрын

Always a treat on Sunday. Glad you are out and about again!

@karynbrown7519 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much for taking us on this larking adventure. Truly loved it. I am addicted to your video's. XX

@natalieblue6066 3 жыл бұрын

The Scottish mudlarks found one with a cow too! She matched it in her book. Awesome finds!❤️

@jacklisiecki2389 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice mourning buttons find! A most interesting tin soldier and historical description. Loved that amethyst glass. An African trade bead no less - cool. Thanks for another great video!

@gnarbeljo8980 3 жыл бұрын

Hooray for freedom! Happy days for Scotland and you marvelous girls! 🙌🙌🙌

@madisonwatson3299 3 жыл бұрын

I wish America had places like this. So jealous of you guys!

@Givulinovich 3 жыл бұрын

A *lead* toothpaste tube sounds like a bad idea. 😮 I love the color of the old copper that you find. It’s kind of like rose gold.

@rikspector 3 жыл бұрын

Great start to a new year, I got my fingers crossed:) I wonder if Codd marbles could be center drilled and made into an interesting necklace? It's all about history new and old, isn't it. Cheers,Rik Spector

@barbaraholzimmer3291 2 жыл бұрын

Scottish Mudlarks have a video on how to do this.

@violetflame88 3 жыл бұрын

So nice to see you Mudlarking again. I think you found both watch winders to acknowledge that you "Turn Back Time" for us with you historical finds and information! The teal bottle is brilliant! I could never leave that behind. That purple glass...00o0oo0o I hope you show some beads made from that. In Canada the Indigenous (aka First Nations) culture values historical trade beads and they are usually dark blue and very beautiful.

@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my lucky day, a new video from you and Kit and Caboodlers. I'm going to have to save this one for later. :) Diana.

@smefleeton 3 жыл бұрын

Have you thought of making windchimes with all of the clay pipe bowls?

@MD-gz5yw 3 жыл бұрын

You are both lovely sweet people

@raewynrush6754 3 жыл бұрын

We have a Greyhound and she is delightful, we were so lucky to get her from GAP, Greyhounds as Pets and would have no other breed now.

@lisabottorff873 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see a new Mudlark. Awesome finds! 💕

@Laura-vv6cf 3 жыл бұрын

The gears and other metal finds would make a fun wind chime and could be weighed with your handmade beads or the pieces of pottery shards.

@christhompson4270 3 жыл бұрын

It’s awesome your allowed to go out and about round England. Great finds, stay safe and well, looking forward to seeing all over the place woohoo 😁😁👏👏👍👍❤️❤️❤️🍀🍀🌻🌻🌻🌸🌸🌼🌼

@linzertube 3 жыл бұрын

So happy for you and the rest of Scotland and England, having more freedom afforded you. Enjoy! I love your drive to the river...so varied and picturesque!

@lorrainewhitlock5377 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe that you have 56,000 subscribers already. Congratulations on this journey that you are on💐😍 has it been about a year-and-a-half since you started your Channel?

@jennywalborn7769 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like 59.5 subs as of now!

@lorrainewhitlock5377 3 жыл бұрын

@@jennywalborn7769 wow that is amazing. It hasn't been two full years since they started their Channel

@nancyquinn3578 3 жыл бұрын

Gail and Alex so happy that you can finally get out again, lovely finds ❤️ from Ontario Canada 😁👍👍👍

@TheCraftyraven 3 жыл бұрын

So happy for you two to be able to get out again. I can’t wait to see purple beads, that color is awesome! Peace

@gwanagirl 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful finds great video as always glad you’re enjoying the freedom looking forward to seeing you both wading 💛

@kimpeasester 3 жыл бұрын

I'm only at beginning of video and already I've gotten so excited over that GORGEOUS bead!

@SuperCharlie2002 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome finds! The clay balls look like the clay marbles we find here in the states. Kids played with in the 19th century.

@brendasoler4759 3 жыл бұрын

Freeeeedom!!! You must be just thrilled to finally get out for a good lark! I know I was glad to see all the treasures you both found. I am predicting a steampunk craft session in the not too distant future. Cheers from sunny Florida!

@rosemarietsutsumi1029 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back! Great finds. Always enjoying your video and history accout. Greetings from California. 🇺🇸

@kristymcnett5746 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching you find such awesome treasures ❣

@annassiter4087 3 жыл бұрын

You are lucky to have such glorious digs.. here in Texas... Arrow heads ..

@NorthernMudlarks 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to find arrowheads! xx

@annassiter4087 3 жыл бұрын

Most of them were found by the children on family hikes... They are all grown, now.. you two are like my daughter and me, crafting together, only we have Texas accents and say Whee Doggies! When we get excited..

@janicehayes5059 3 жыл бұрын

So lovely to see you both back out exploring ❣️thank you for taking me along😍love to see whee as t your finds are and the history you have found and shared with your audience ❣️be safe laugh stay healthy keep exploring until next Sunday then☀️☀️⭕️❌

@kathisease9924 3 жыл бұрын

So happy that you two were able to be out again. You had some wonderful finds...I especially liked the African Trade Bead. Not only is it beautiful, the history behind it is incredible! Thanks for sharing:)

@powerb8 3 жыл бұрын

Your awesome Alex!

@lauradoxtater1301 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! So happy for you! So happy for us to enjoy your lovely faces in your lovely videos with your lovely finds again. I’ve quite a collection of African Trade Beads, they are little pieces of art but I am mindful of their sad place in history as you have mentioned.

@Givulinovich 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see your entire pile of cod marbles. In my imagination it’s a few shoe boxes full of those simple marbles. 💕🌟🌸

@missleyu 3 жыл бұрын

I really love your beauty Alex 😍

@NorthernMudlarks 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you! ☺️

@jennywalborn7769 3 жыл бұрын

The deer antler is my fav! One of my favorite things to look for are antler sheds! I've found a lot over the years, each unique and cool!

@verdagarner5112 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see you free to roam the dumps. Great video

@carolekinsey7835 3 жыл бұрын

So lovely to see you ladies back on the mudlarking trail again. The little treasures you found were all very interesting. I really enjoy seeing the pieces cleaned up and discussed at the end. But I do get quite fascinated trying to spot things before you show...lol. I really enjoy the potted history of the most interesting things you find. I've even been able to impress my hubby with facts I've learnt from you posts. Haha, I even sounded like I knew what I'm talking about. Which obvs I do. I've learnt from professionals. (Don't you know) I really loved the little Tim soldier. What a find that was. How long I wonder has that little man been bobbing about. Keeping all his extremities safe, ready to shout out ....I'm here, save me! Right place, right time. I also looooved those beautiful cog pieces. And the day wouldn't be complete without a pretty bottle, which was such an appealing colour. At the end of the day though, that little tiny slave bead was so touching. What an amazing find that was. If only these things could talk. What stories they could tell us. Mmm maybe too sad to bare. A time best left in the past. But never forgotten! Good to see you back. Looking forward to next week's trip already. X

@margiebrown7436 3 жыл бұрын

So glad that you are out and about again! I absolutely love your videos and the history that you share. 🥰♥️🥰

@sandralane1923 3 жыл бұрын

6 months is a very long time. Life must feel all is good and air is cool and free. It is very cool to to watch you mudlark again. Great finds. Just found out that I am 38% or more Scottish. I did not know this. By a Haden/ Hayden family line . Quite happy about this information.

@sandcoils4232 3 жыл бұрын

Well done and welcome out to your putting! Terrific to see the relics you have recovered from the past! Stay safe💖🤗🙏👍

@janahertzberg6485 3 жыл бұрын

Thank heavens you are free! Miss your adventures!

@robbybobby6483 3 жыл бұрын

Loads of slag in the dump. Good days work rewarded with great finds. Great color glass for beads is right. That was great when you made the beads. Thanks for the video.

@linda54wood 3 жыл бұрын

You could make a sand mold for the drawer handle. Melt your scrap brass and copper to make more than one. You could mold some of the prettier mourning buttons and make beads from them.

@andreaperkins7620 3 жыл бұрын

So Happy You are off lockdown and can get out more. Love watching your videos.

@tonywild3588 3 жыл бұрын

Great your free to roam now. You must be so pleased to go out and about again. I liked the trade bead and all the interesting history that Alex found about it. Looked like a similar red pattern on the bowl and base with the cow. Enjoy your week

@beepingwithbeppe6376 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful larking trip. Well done ladies. You found some really cool and historical pieces. I hope you make a video of turning that stunning purple glass into beads and bottles. Can't wait for your next video.

@pennyhoward3438 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! So glad you two back to mudlarking at the river. Wonderful finds , thank you for sharing

@jenniferbaker3207 3 жыл бұрын

Glad y’all were able to get back to mudlarking and what you love. You always find such beautiful things.

@michelemarz6400 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your adventures! I look forward to you video every Sunday! You helped me get through lock down.

@sherryrector2275 3 жыл бұрын

Hurray. So glad your free to roam now.

@lyndapeterson9948 3 жыл бұрын

The soldier is definitely my favourite followed by the dolls head and trade bead.

@MichaelBrown-dv1pm 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video.......The bead in the River was a stunner i would have fell in....well done ladies.....xx

@jonathankrueger3288 3 жыл бұрын

Such beautiful souls. Wishing you both well

@janetmonroe5031 3 жыл бұрын

Great adventure

@arvettadelashmit9337 3 жыл бұрын

My father had a metal mold that he sometimes poured melted (very hot) lead into. When it cooled, he would open the mold and a new toy lead soldier would fall out. Sometimes there would not be enough lead to fill the mold; and, the new toy solder would be missing part of a leg or foot. Daddy would drop that solder back into the pot until we hand more lead to melt down to make more toy lead soldiers. We saved our old empty tooth paste tubes, and old damaged toy lead soldiers, for another cold winter day (when Daddy would make us some new toy lead soldiers). The new toy lead soldiers were always very bright and shining when they first came out of the mold. It did not take long to turn the lead solders dark and ugly.