In the second week of February it was reported that a section of London’s River Thames had frozen. At least 23 times between 1309 and 1814, the Thames has frozen over. On five of these occasions ...

The River Thames has a storied history. Stretching 215 miles from Kemble to Southend, it is the longest river in England. Archaeological evidence suggests that humans were living along its shores in ...

Brooker has made his way along virtually every inch of the Thames as it winds through London, studying the river’s tides and flow. He’s one of the group’s most prolific spotters, as well as a minor ...

The author would like to acknowledge research input from Dr Hannah Stockton, curator at the National Maritime Museum. An ancient byelaw requires that a bridge’s owner warn passing ships of any ...

Anyone who’s ever done a bit of beachcombing knows the thrill of finding something hidden in the sand. But for mudlarks — a term that refers to people who hunt for rare objects along the shores of the ...

As part of the celebrations of Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years on the British throne, a regatta was recently held on the Thames River that was led by the Royal yacht with the queen on board. As documented ...

A mudlarking discovery along the River Thames, focusing on a Tudor-era artifact, its historical context, and why such finds remain important to local history. A mudlarking permit from the Port of ...

LONDON — It’s not the customary attire seen in the City, the hub of global finance, but here comes treasure hunter and time traveler Lara Maiklem, striding down the lane from the Cannon Street tube ...

The river is tidal, so twice a day it retreats, exposing its muddy riverbed and the amazing amount of historical stuff stuck in it. Maiklem says she's obsessed with pouring over the mud in search of ...