Foragers of the Foreshore

Back in the Victorian era, scavengers known as 'mudlarkers' would traipse around the banks of the River Thames searching for rare and unusual finds. These foragers have been celebrated in two new exhibitions that delve into the history of mudlarking, while there will also be guided mudlarking sessions that you too can join in with. And no, a shopping trolley doesn't count as a rare or unusual find...