A Mudlarking Year : Finding Treasure in Every Season by Lara Maiklem 9781526660756

A Mudlarking Year : Finding Treasure in Every Season

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Hailed as 'a treasure trove of wisdom and historical insight' by Katherine May,...
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Hailed as 'a treasure trove of wisdom and historical insight' by Katherine May, and 'a captivating exploration of human experiences' by Ian Mortimer, Lara Maiklem's latest work has garnered high praise. Dan Snow describes Maiklem as 'a phenomenon, transforming muddy excursions into epic journeys through our past'.

For more than twenty years, Maiklem has combed the tidal Thames shoreline, unearthing objects that unveil forgotten tales. In this enchanting follow-up to her bestseller 'Mudlarking', she expands her quest beyond the river's edge, contemplating life in the wake of the pandemic and reminding us that significance can be found in the most unexpected places.

Throughout the year, Maiklem navigates the ever-changing foreshore. Sometimes aided by the soft glow of winter sunlight, other times challenged by bright summer days or pelting rain, she works in harmony with the capricious landscape. In doing so, she finds solace in synchronising with nature and uncovering the treasures bestowed by the ebb and flow of the tide.

From medieval pilgrim badges to Tudor love tokens, Georgian wig curlers to Victorian pottery, each day yields both ordinary and extraordinary finds that weave together the rich tapestry of London's history and its inhabitants.

'A Mudlarking Year' is a gentle homage to nature, history, and the art of observation. Guided by Maiklem's inquisitiveness, warmth, and insight, this book invites readers to uncover hidden artefacts in the city's most overlooked corners, revealing the secrets they hold and the stories waiting to be told.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781526660756
Book Author: Lara Maiklem
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Bloomsbury Circus
Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Dimensions: 163 x 243 x 35 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-04-07
Book Pagination: 368 pages
Book Weight: 576g

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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