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 года назад

@susannegalligan8600 3 года назад

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 года назад

I love how enthusiastic Alex is for her finds.

@marygreen4056 3 года назад

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

@PAFM1964 3 года назад

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

@krazedvintagemodel 3 года назад

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!

@izabelabhering7041 3 года назад

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!

@Nicole-coliebrobro 3 года назад

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......

@jenniferschnieder6316 3 года назад

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

@northernflicker6590 3 года назад

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 года назад

Oregon gov on a power trip

@FLSueL 3 года назад

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

@dawndixon402 3 года назад

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.

@iansuehooper7542 3 года назад

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

@angelrays7 3 года назад

Love how you both appreciate history! ❤️

@dalriadaskillen 3 года назад

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. :)

@alisavogt2892 3 года назад

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

@lorelebeverland5585 3 года назад

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

@pigoff123 3 года назад

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

@lindamedaglia2883 3 года назад

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

@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana 3 года назад

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.

@raewynrush6754 3 года назад

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.

@thisoverstuffedhouse 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@saddaddrummer 3 года назад

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.

@lorrainewhitlock5377 3 года назад

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💓🙋🏼🇺🇸

@shahrulniza5286 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@rikspector 3 года назад

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 года назад

Scottish Mudlarks have a video on how to do this.

@Givulinovich 3 года назад

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.

@Carolbearce 3 года назад

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

@dellwendybrown2713 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

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

@brightpurpleviking 3 года назад

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

@LaurenAnyone 3 года назад

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

@pigeonbrain1534 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

@@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 года назад

@@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 года назад

Or tiny pieces could be used in mosaics!

@pigeonbrain1534 3 года назад

@@kaydavis6752 yes that is where I saw it!

@peachstateexplorer8004 3 года назад

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 года назад

Thank you so much! xx

@catherinethompson2525 3 года назад

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

@gnarbeljo8980 3 года назад

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

@judymcpheron5955 3 года назад

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

@natalieblue6066 3 года назад

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

@Mudpies 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

@@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 😂 💀

@cynthiat6505 3 года назад

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

@christhompson4270 3 года назад

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 😁😁👏👏👍👍❤️❤️❤️🍀🍀🌻🌻🌻🌸🌸🌼🌼

@jacklisiecki2389 3 года назад

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!

@dannmccord2428 3 года назад

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

@debramoore6318 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@susanpye9821 3 года назад

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

@linzertube 3 года назад

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!

@marykunselman284 3 года назад

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

@nancycowan6109 3 года назад

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

@batmscot6149 2 года назад

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 .

@catepearce2138 3 года назад

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 🤸‍♀️.

@karynbrown7519 3 года назад

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

@SuperCharlie2002 3 года назад

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

@Laura-vv6cf 3 года назад

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.

@kimpeasester 3 года назад

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

@amycoffin826 3 года назад

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.

@TheCraftyraven 3 года назад

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

@madisonwatson3299 3 года назад

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

@karenwright9926 3 года назад

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

@nancyquinn3578 3 года назад

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

@jennywalborn7769 3 года назад

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!

@Givulinovich 3 года назад

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. 💕🌟🌸

@robbybobby6483 3 года назад

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.

@kathisease9924 3 года назад

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:)

@kellyw.1779 3 года назад

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. ; )

@gwanagirl 3 года назад

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

@brendasoler4759 3 года назад

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!

@violetflame88 3 года назад

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.

@MD-gz5yw 3 года назад

You are both lovely sweet people

@linda54wood 3 года назад

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.

@lauradoxtater1301 3 года назад

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.

@janicehayes5059 3 года назад

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☀️☀️⭕️❌

@lorrainewhitlock5377 3 года назад

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 года назад

Looks like 59.5 subs as of now!

@lorrainewhitlock5377 3 года назад

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

@sandralane1923 3 года назад

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.

@tonywild3588 3 года назад

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

@lisabottorff873 3 года назад

Great to see a new Mudlark. Awesome finds! 💕

@smefleeton 3 года назад

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

@sandcoils4232 3 года назад

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

@beepingwithbeppe6376 3 года назад

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.

@rosemarietsutsumi1029 3 года назад

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

@jenniferbaker3207 3 года назад

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

@pennyhoward3438 3 года назад

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

@lyndapeterson9948 3 года назад

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

@annassiter4087 3 года назад

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

@NorthernMudlarks 3 года назад

Would love to find arrowheads! xx

@annassiter4087 3 года назад

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..

@powerb8 3 года назад

Your awesome Alex!

@christineberry3076 3 года назад

And especially the base/ stand!

@margiebrown7436 3 года назад

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

@andreaperkins7620 3 года назад

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

@kristymcnett5746 3 года назад

Love watching you find such awesome treasures ❣

@tomst9417 3 года назад

Glad you have had your freedom restored, I hope the "authorities" don't implement another lockdown.

@karenabendshien846 3 года назад

Nice job again ladies! Thank you! 👋

@MichaelBrown-dv1pm 3 года назад

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

@denisepiekarski4159 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your lovely adventure!

@missleyu 3 года назад

I really love your beauty Alex 😍

@NorthernMudlarks 3 года назад

Aww thank you! ☺️

@lillydragon1462 3 года назад

Always so intersting...Thank you for sharing your adventures and researching your artifacts!!!😃❤

@susangosling6122 3 года назад

Hello lovely ladies, how great that you're back out there. Loved how beautiful all the copper bibs and bobs came up, can't wait to see you make some more beads. Much love Sue Gosling Adelaide south Australia

@jfox8531 3 года назад

OMG! I went beach combing today.......I found a bead! I heard you in my head Alex! It's a lovely turquoise glass bead, a large one at that. But I totally heard you, lol 💗💗

@NorthernMudlarks 3 года назад

So cool! xx

@janahertzberg6485 3 года назад

Thank heavens you are free! Miss your adventures!

@verdagarner5112 3 года назад

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

@arvettadelashmit9337 3 года назад

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.