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Mudlarking, the practice of scavenging valuable items from riverbanks, has a rich history along the Thames and beyond. This volume uniquely compiles diverse 19th-century accounts that illuminate the lives of historical mudlarks, detailing their struggles and the socio-economic challenges they encountered. Through these sources, readers gain insight into the resilience and resourcefulness of those who engaged in this enduring pastime.
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Mudlarking, Heritage Hunter
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Mudlarking
- Subtitle
- A Historical Sourcebook
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Heritage Hunter
- Publisher
- Heritage Hunter
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 78
- ISBN13
- 9781905315338
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, History
- Description
- Mudlarking, the practice of scavenging valuable items from riverbanks, has a rich history along the Thames and beyond. This volume uniquely compiles diverse 19th-century accounts that illuminate the lives of historical mudlarks, detailing their struggles and the socio-economic challenges they encountered. Through these sources, readers gain insight into the resilience and resourcefulness of those who engaged in this enduring pastime.