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Hands on History: Mudlarking Showcase in London Museum Docklands

Hands on History: Mudlarking Showcase in London Museum Docklands

Hands on History

You won’t believe what mudlarks have discovered in the River Thames! Come and see thousands of historic artefacts found by mudlarks.

Dates and Times

Sat 28th - Sun 29th Sep 2024

10am - 5pm

Tower Hamlets

Museum of London Docklands

You won’t believe what mudlarks have discovered in the River Thames! Come and see thousands of historic artefacts recovered from the muddy riverbed and meet the friendly mudlarks who found them. In this highly interactive exhibition, you will hear the intriguing backstories about the artefacts on display within the museum, which is an old Georgian warehouse that was used to store goods from around the world. Each object reveals a unique story about London’s history.

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Museum of London Docklands

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No. 1, West India Quay Hertsmere Road London E14 4AL

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Train: West India Quay

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