Lucky Muckers - a documentary in which an American metal detectorist joins a group of Thames Mudlarks
(Mudlarks, incidentally, are people who hold licences granted by the Port of London Authority permitting them to search the Thames foreshore for historical artifacts. Licences are required due to the sheer number of historically significant artifacts to be found - in order to obtain a licence, prospective mudlarks must agree to take their finds to the Museum of London for examination by experts.)
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There was a BBC TV series called the Detectorists , some time back , that was interesting and funny .
Cast1es
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Dec 28, 2018
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Jnei:
It was superb - one of the greatest things the BBC ever broadcast, in my opinion! I'm glad they resisted the temptation to do another series, though - it was already perfect.
As a person who did a lot of underwater metal detecting over the years I have found that a lot of resistance exists towards metal detectorists. I have done numerous ring returns over the years, I never accept rewards but I do ask people to pass the good will along. I have a couple of cannon balls from the 1700's that I pulled out of the surf line when I lived in Bermuda but most of my finds were gold and silver jewelery of modern origin. It is a very relaxing hobby but rip tides and marine wildlife are things you need to be aware of and there are also those human sharks to watch out for as well who think they can mug you if you stay too late at the beach.
Surfpirate
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Dec 28, 2018
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Jnei:
That's another reason mudlarks need to have a licence - the Thames is tidal through London and rises seven metres very fast, so you can't have anyone wandering about on the foreshore!
As an archaeologist (well, as someone who took a degree in the subject; I haven't worked in the field in 20 years), I had a lot of resistance towards some detectorists due to having seen the damage that those who are only out to seek treasure can do to historically important sites. On the other hand, numerous artifacts and sites have been discovered using detectors by amateurs who are interested in history rather than personal gain. It's a two-edged sword but, overall, I think academics owe amateur detectorists a lot of thanks.
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