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Mudlark

In Search of London's Past Along the River Thames

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Mudlark

By: Lara Maiklem
Narrated by: Xanthe Elbrick
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A quixotic journey through London's past, Mudlark plumbs the banks of the Thames to reveal the stories hidden behind the archaeological remnants of an ancient city.

Long heralded as a city treasure herself, expert "mudlarker" Lara Maiklem is uniquely trained in the art of seeking. Tirelessly trekking across miles of the Thames' muddy shores, where others only see the detritus of city life, Maiklem unearths evidence of England's captivating, if sometimes murky, history - with some objects dating back to 43 AD, when London was but an outpost of the Roman Empire. From medieval mail worn by warriors on English battlefields to 19th-century glass marbles mass-produced for the nation's first soda bottles, Maiklem deduces the historical significance of these artifacts with the quirky enthusiasm and sharp-sightedness of a 21st-century Sherlock Holmes.

Seamlessly interweaving reflections from her own life with meditations on the art of wandering, Maiklem ultimately delivers - for Anglophiles and history lovers alike - a memorable treatise on the objects we leave in our wake, and the stories they can reveal if only we take a moment to look.

©2019 Lara Maiklem (P)2019 Recorded Books Archaeology Ecosystems & Habitats Europe Great Britain Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science England

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A friend recommended this book, and I enjoyed listening to it. The hard copy of the book includes some photographs of the treasures found. So intrigued by what the Thames encapsulates in its banks. Narrator has a great voice.

Very interesting tidbits of history and treasure

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Wonderful memoir, with stories of history and culture. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Wish her first was on audible.

A great listen

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This is a light and easy listen compared to my usual fare, but not fluffy. There is a peaceful meditative quality to the prose and reader, with much history casually addressed without seeming like a lecture. I binge listened and think that I will give it a second listen.

I wish that there was a pdf with photos.

thoroughly enjoyed

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This is such an excellent book that I bought the audible version AND the hard copy. Not only is the subject matter fascinating, but Maiklem's style is lively, personable, and accessible, and her research is excellent. This book is a real treat and is now on my list of "all-time favorites."

Spellbinding!

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This was a pleasure. At a leisurely pace, Maiklem reveals a great deal of interesting London history through the "treasures" she finds in the mud along the Thames.

A lark

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Excellently written and excellently performed. Mudlark is a beautifully crafted ode to the Thames and the mudlarkers who piece together the river’s story one treasure at a time.

A Romantic Tale of Things Lost and Found

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This Audible book is one of my favorites because it had everything...human interest, history, the identification of artifacts, but most of all, a people's history. This selection included people from all walks of life, not just the royals. I could easily imagine myself walking the Thames with mudlarkers! It was fascinating to listen to the authentication process of various items. The narrator was amazing!! She gets 5 stars 🌟 🤩 ⭐ 🌠 💫

Fun, informative and never stuffy!

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A down to earth but also very romantic and poetic story of the River, and one woman’s, and also countless multitudes relationship to it. So good.

Beautifully Written and Read

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I so enjoyed this personal journey of London history told from the different parts of the Thames fore shore and what can be found there. Thank you!

Fascinating journey along the Thames

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It is a true story or should I say stories about something I have seen mentioned in one documentary, and even British murder mysteries set in London. So much fun. Its history, archeology and just the love of serendipity.

Loved this

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