Jason Sandy: Thames Mudlarking | Taschenbuch

Cover: 9781784424329 | Thames Mudlarking | Searching for London's Lost Treasures | Buch

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Beschreibung

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.

Über den Autor

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.

Zusammenfassung

Most books just show the artefacts in stuffy or blank environments, but a big selling point of this book will be an 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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: Mudlarking
Megalodons, Woolly Rhinos and Flint Tools
Rituals and Votive Offerings
Vanity and Sex
Zoomorphic Art and Viking Attacks
Pilgrims, Knights and Betrayal
Opulence and Witchcraft
War, Fire and Love
Death and Decadence
Empire and Invention
Keep Calm and Carry On
Eternal River
Liquid History
Places to Visit
Further Reading
Index

Erscheinungsjahr:	2021
Genre:	Geschichte , Importe
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9781784424329
ISBN-10:	1784424323
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Sandy, Jason Stevens, Nick
Hersteller:	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Maße:	208 x 148 x 9 mm
Von/Mit:	Jason Sandy (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum:	18.02.2021
Gewicht:	0,216 kg

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