Im a retired Environmental Archaeologist. Your garnets come from Fife in place called "Ruby Bay". The blue hole agate, amethyst and smoky quartz come from Scotland and some red and yellow jasper. Neolithic trade beads. Knoydart peninsula on the beaches you can find millions of tiny garnets, known as garnet sand. Good luck mate.

@stevenhale2935

3 жыл бұрын

How can you tell? Might be a daft question but aren't all the metamorphic provinces of scotland full of garnets?

@annekabrimhall1059

3 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how valuable this information is to me. I was absolutely dying with curiosity.

@tommymayfield814

3 жыл бұрын

How about a green rock with a hole at the top in a tear drop shape. Found in the south eastern part of the united states. Any ideas? Very old

@jakea1035

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@siiiriously3226

2 жыл бұрын

that´s what i would have said, that it´s much older than sci estimated. they are my favorite find of the day, for sure.

I’m an elderly and you make my life so interesting watching your videos. I appreciate you.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

That’s lovely to hear! Thanks!!

OMGS! I have never wanted to do anything so much in my life! What a GREAT HOBBY!!!

And wow, forgot to say how cool your little artist and his painting turned out! You are so creative Si, love it!!♡

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Jenny!

@margiebrown7436

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sifinds I totally agree! Awesome way to display your bits and bobs... so creative! ♥️♥️♥️

This reminds me of “desert larking” in New Mexico. I found bisque dolls, coins, keys, and lots of amethyst-colored, manganese glass! Every time there was a wild wind storm, there were new things to find!

@AuberyMirkwood

3 жыл бұрын

Oh nice! Where at? I'm in the west side of the state. Great arrowheads.

Not far from Oliver’s Wharf, next to Wapping Woods, there is a street called Garnet St. Highly appropriate for your finds today, Si. :)

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I know it well!! 😉

Wow, what a great day of finds! And those huge garnets were particularly exciting for this rock hunter :) 🪨💎

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mudlover! 👣🧡

I like your description of the garnets looking like glowing embers.

@michelewestover9330

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was quite apropos as well!!

@clockwork9827

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, those garnets are really juicy-looking, even in the mud !

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻🐾🧡

Awesome adventure Simon. The oil lamp is a stunning find, so was the 17th century pipe and coins. Loved the up-cycle with the pottery fragments.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ad! The oil lamp was an Ottoman pipe 👍🏻🐾🧡

@marinella9104

7 ай бұрын

@@SifindsThe oil lamp could be a marvelous Roman lamp ….they had the houses full of these lamps ( some more big ) ….look on publications if I am true or not ….oriental pipe where pictured with red lacquer ….!!

Good afternoon everyone, sending prays to the lady with Covid. Hope you fill better soon. Fantastic finds. Just what we all need. 👍🐺

@phoebejones2070

3 жыл бұрын

What lady?

@jeanettesmith8324

3 жыл бұрын

The lady's name is Lillian Ryder. It's some way down the comments now. 👍🐺

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻🐾🧡

@skyrere

3 жыл бұрын

Amen. Prayer sent up for Lillian Ryder. Covid will not keep you down for long. :)

I’m drooling over all the river glass you passed up!

Holy barnacles Batman! Those garnets were large by largewest! The Ottoman pipe was a treat too! Great coins and bits and bobs! Awesome as usual! Your wire work is so amazing! Cheers!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Cindy! 👍🏻🐾🧡

Irish coins are a wise investment, their capitals always Dublin 🍻

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Haha very god!

@ladyoflimerick519

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@yvonnepagan9912

3 жыл бұрын

Very funny!

@paxattacks7471

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@dornierdo2172

3 жыл бұрын

🙄

I would say the neckless was worn by someone and it broke scattering the beads everywhere

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I think so too

@ShortOrderCook

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like something I do - beads everywhere! 😅

@maritzarojasjerez4260

3 жыл бұрын

www.beachcombingmagazine.com/blogs/news/mudlarking-the-mystery-of-the-thames-garnets

@cireenasimcox1081

3 жыл бұрын

That was my initial reaction too - considering none have ever been found anywhere else.

I love your wire painter and easel , you are very creative. Thanks so much for another "luck in the muck" video. Have a great week Si.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Debbie

Thank you for cheering me up👍stuck in bed with Covid a welcome distraction.

@crystallinewisdom4271

3 жыл бұрын

hope you feel well soon❤️

@lillianryder7344

3 жыл бұрын

@@crystallinewisdom4271 thank you👍

@lovelyskull3483

3 жыл бұрын

Get well soon.❤️ Freaking Covid, arrrrgh!

@20greeneyes20

3 жыл бұрын

Praying you well!!! Lillian take advantage of resting while you can ...

@lillianryder7344

3 жыл бұрын

@@lovelyskull3483 tx u

That 'Bird in the Hand' trade token is probably worth two in the bush.

@BMW7series251

3 жыл бұрын

LoL!!

@clockwork9827

3 жыл бұрын

thanks ! &thanks for the picture of the signboard for Bird in Hand. heard of it often, but could never really think what it was

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Haha

@imcavdb5465

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 😂

Omg...Si...the artist and easel...fantastic!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! 👍🏻🐾🧡

As soon as this is all over I'm getting my permit and coming to the Thames! My pockets will be full in seconds! 🥰

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

You know it!

@bunnykeats5574

3 жыл бұрын

I'm just looking at all the pretty stones saying I'd ave that one or ooooohh look at that one lol 🤣

@clairewright8153

3 жыл бұрын

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 do you have to have a permit ?

@Beth_D

3 жыл бұрын

@@clairewright8153 Yes you do. Si has put a link in the discription. Are you thinking of coming over to the UK? 🇬🇧🙂

The legend is that during WW2 a manufacturing jewelers was hit by a bomb and the contents were blown to kingdom come, thousands of gems ending up in the Thames or being washed into the Thames later on when rain and gravity took over.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Possibly, but they turn up all over and garnets wouldn’t travel that far

I love the history lessons that come along with your finds. Americans don't get much accurate history in school and we certainly don't get much European history besides major battles the like, so videos like these help fill in the blank in a much cooler way than a textbook ever could! Thanks for all you do!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Angie. Much appreciated! 👍🏻🐾🧡

@fishinwidow35

Жыл бұрын

You're right. We barely get a dusting of history. I do genealogy as a hobby and the history your learn studying that is eyeopening!

in archeology we know of metals that were cast in shape and then tied together with ropes for transport. With the granate, it looks more like a hole has been drilled in order to later process the stone into a pearl. it is much easier to drill a hole through the raw stone than through a small bead

Bird in the hand is a pub / inn ...there was one at 17 long acre st .Martin in fields London. It was around in 1765 but now demolished. Also the one you are mentioning at Curriers Alley is now Shoe lane /Fleet St. .There's a token identical to yours for sale starting at 72 pounds so nice one. There's lots of bird in hand pubs all over uk

Really enjoyed this, Si. Love the garnet beads! And the wire artist is adorable - so imaginative! xx

Love the wire artist, very clever and works really well

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍🏻🐾🧡

Those holed garnets are my fav! Too cool, I would love one to string on my necklace! That patch you found was the best!♡♡♡

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jen. Maybe I’ll give them to Wendy to thread on some silver somehow

I'm gobsmacked by the fantastic idea you came up with to display the beautiful pottery shards!

Great videography once again, especially liked the view of you scraping away the stones. Brilliant idea of the artist painting at his easel. Not a bad day for a somewhat sludgy one. Beautiful buttons and that trader’s token of your friend’s was incredible. A token in the hand is worth two in the muck. Thanks again Si.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks Linda! 👍🏻🐾🧡

Thanks again for the latest episode of "Sci-Finds vs Thames mud!"

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Lol my pleasure

Nicks last “garnet bead thing” looked to have an R carved into it!

Im stuck in bed in agony and you have made my day, so thank you. I would love just one little garnet from my place of birth as they are stunning. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome mud lark. With much love and blessings to you and your family and stay safe and well please, looking forward to seeing you next week with another awesome video. 🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗👏👏👏👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟🇦🇺🇦🇺

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mudlover! 👣🧡

Not sure we could be further away from you guys, but Alaskan's dig the Thames mud.

When i saw your wire artist, i was immediately reminded of John Lennon’s illustrations for his books, IN HIS OWN WRITE and A SPANIARD IN THE WORKS. That’s decent company, says i!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Wow it is. Thank you!!

@invokalink162

3 жыл бұрын

YES! I KNEW it reminded me of some illustrations and that was it!

The garnet beads may be neolithic.they appear to be hand drilled..I live in America;they resemble the ancient beads I find in arizona.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Now that would be amazing!

Love the little artist! Interesting video with lots of great finds. Thanks!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luann!

The wire artist is amazing

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tricia!

I really wish I has such an amazing river by me, all i find is fishing gear and floating trash, which we pick up, some day I'll find something! Some day! Thanks SI!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Keep going Matt, and may the luck in the muck be with you!

Hey Si I faithfully watch your amazing channel! I love it! My green upcycled Victorian bottle...now vase ( that you upcycled) ! It was gifted to me because my niece knew how much I love your channel. It connects me to the “luck in the muck” community! I appreciate it so much. Thanks for alllllll you do to teach, entertain and appreciate the English history!!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so great to hear! And yes you are one of the gang!! Stay safe Mudlover!

Ahh, Simon, you talents are so varied! Love your small wire character! You are truly the artiste!! What an interesting conglomeration of finds...how fun! Thx for yet another intriguing trip to the fore shore.

The artist and easel was the best piece of art i have seen in years!! Great work!

I'm from Canada, so I find it fascinating that you have been able to find items as old as you have by walking along a river or other body of water.

@MarcieFoster

3 жыл бұрын

Northern Ontario has a lot of great pickings

The Chumash Indians on the California coast used to trade with shells and drilled holes to keep them on a string......what if....just what if your garnets were much MUCH older than you think?

@aussiej2973

3 жыл бұрын

and cave men millions of years before them

@adkviking69shofner98

3 жыл бұрын

Saxon probably Viking Neolithic would use jet

Some of them rocks are gorgeous 😍

Loved the little wire man painting on pottery shard! So unique!

The chunk of silver looked like the shape of a tooth, made for someone who needed one I guess...Maybe a pirate ARRRRR 10:25/23:32

@yvonnepagan9912

3 жыл бұрын

I thought that too when I first saw it. But did they have that technology way back then/when?

@theresabraddock9310

3 жыл бұрын

also what looks like a teeny pipe bowl 23:32

@user-up5gu9xm7k

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I thought tooth too!

Simon... My birthday is in 4 days and my birth stone is garnet. a nice garnet set in a 16th century gold ring encrusted with diamonds would be wonderful!!!

@julzmgrforll7278

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Happy birthday to us.

@SammyJaneD

3 жыл бұрын

Mine in 3 days 😁

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday To all the January babies!

@jamieb3318

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is in 9 days. Happy B-day!

Oh my goodness I love that little man with his painting🎨 its just so clever the way you did that, I have never seen a pipe like that before I did think it was an oil burner of sorts, You did do well with all the finds, yet another really good video,📹 thank you happy mud larking👍.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tess!!

I love you painter , with his easel. Fantastic.

Thanks for sharing you muddy adventures with the world during the pandemic and other unsettling events in this new year. It is a delightful place to escape to. I have learned so much from you and The other Larkers and it is so nice to see you all do your thing and not have cold hands and wet feet to feel the thrill of finding a blue marble or a bone button, or a shard of pottery with beautiful picture hidden for years behind a layer of delightful mud!!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Well said. Thank you so much for watching and your kinds words. Peace ☮️

The drilled garnets could have been sewn to clothing.

A lot of coins, buttons and tokens. A good day out 👍.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Jim! 👍🏻🐾🧡

The artist and easel idea is just so very clever! Lovely!

I always enjoy your videos, but this Sunday morning it's an especially great escape from the political turmoil here in the US. A reason to smile awhile.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks pal!

Are you still in lockdown? Are u able to lark during this time or is this old footage?

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

So many demanding questions

@sunshine000000ful1

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sifinds lol! Just wondered if u were allowed out to mudlark in lockdown as the prior lockdown people were unable to! Nice finds!

Love from the old lady in Texas USA may God bless you always

Cant think of a better way to spend my Sunday watching si ❤

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻🐾🧡

Guys, I've never been able to help with any of your mysteries - but I can tell you something about part of the finds you come across often: the halfpennies. Whether spelled that way or abbreviated to 'ha'penny', the word was ALWAYS pronounced "HAYp'nees". In other words - it never was pronounced the way it was spelt. One of those very English things like Cholomondy = Chumly and Breeches = britchiz? Or purely to make clear the value of the coin? Bit of both, probably. (It's part of a natural process in English called haplology: such as when 'library is pronounced lib'ry; & probably is commonly pronounced prob'ly. OK, that wasn't as interesting as most of your info. But for everyone born after about the 1970s it could be a little bit int'resting?

Ah Simon, you never let the viewer down. That little sculpture with wire and china shard is amazing! What wonderful finds you had. The garnets a really intriguing. I love them especially with the holes drilled in them. It just adds to the mystery. Thanks for sharing:)

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Kathi - appreciate that!

Great video. Gorgeous traders. Love the little man at the end x

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nic!!

I ADORE the little artist and easel! 😃

Love the easel & the He garnets as they are my birthstone, lol oh who am I kidding I love all the finds

SO Creative! Si, you are such a creative person! God bless! Stevie, QUEEN Creek, Arizona

Been watching all your videos during the lockdowns and not only have I learned so many things but shown them to my 6 yr old granddaughter who was fascinated by what you find. Brilliant!

Love the artist and his easel Si, great finds too

Wow what a surprise, a clay pipe never would have even thought of a pipe. An amazing way to show the shards of pottery you are very creative.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mudlover! 👣🧡

I so love the garnets and the ottoman pipe is an amazing thing!

What an excellent way to enjoy a Sunday morning with a cuppa coffee and Si! I adore the little artist and his easel. Thank you for spreading joy across the pond.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Janine! 👍🏻🐾🧡

I believe that I could sit in one spot admiring the lovely rounded stones, bits of metal, and just about anything all day! The foreshore is so rich in historical items! Thanks for taking us and explaining what you have found and how these things were used. Loved the little artist! Clever of you!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carla! 👍🏻🐾🧡

The artist at the easel is awesome! So clever! Love your videos.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Loved it Si! You don’t think the little metallic blob could’ve be a tooth filling......! 😬👍❤️

Lots of great finds, I love those garnets. Si your little wire artist is very cleverly made.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I think the artist is fab!! Very clever and your imagination to see it is brilliant. Well done Si 👏 😀

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kat! 👍🏻🐾🧡

Hi Si, I would not have known that 'oil lamp' was a pipe! I fully expected you to say it was an offering.....amazing find! The garnets would make a stunning bracelet and your artist and easel are inspired! You really are so clever to think of making these things! Great video x

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Amanda! 👍🏻🐾🧡

A fun lark to go along on...love the garnets and your silver wire artist and easel with pottery shard is brilliant!

Sorry late love you guys God Bless take care

Loved your little wire peace of art at the end, your very artistic si xx

It's so much fun to go treasure hunting with you!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Great to have you!! 👍🏻🐾🧡

Simon! That artist you made out of wire is adorable! I love it!!!! 💜🤗

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary! 👍🏻🐾🧡

Oh my god...last piece turned up stunning!

Finding “treasure”, animal lover & creative artist.......marry me Si 😅

@marylousinger3489

3 жыл бұрын

I would have to say, (let me adopt you).

I absolutely love your little artist sculpture for displaying your shards of pottery scenes beautifully clever!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 👍🏻🐾🧡

What a great way to display the amazing shards you find! This makes the individual stunning shard the focus, while a mosaic blends many. I love it!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cath!! 👍🏻🐾🧡

Garnets are my favorite! Those are beautiful! Awesome creation with the easel and painter! Love it!

So that little chard made into an artist easel and artist is creative and interesting. 👍🏽

Magnificent idea with the pottery piece! You are a true artist.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cindy!

What a clever little display stand! Some nice finds today. Stay safe and well!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR LITTLE MAN PAINTING STATUE!!!!! SOOOO CUTE! PLUS THE PIECE OF POTTERY IS BEAUTIFUL!!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Becky! 🧡

Love love love the easel and artist showcasing your special pottery find!!!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Beth!

Sounds of sand paper first thing in the morning is lovely !!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed

Wow, neat finding all those garnets there. Good finds on the coins, clay pipe and other things. Very creative with the pottery piece and using the wire around it. Making it an easel and painter. Clever!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mudlover! 👣🧡

That pipe that I also thought was an oil lamp :o Wow! What great finds again. Love the idea for the shard of pottery. It works so well and looks brilliant!

Love the little artist and his easel very clever and unique xx

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maureen!

Love the garnets! They are my favorite color.

How cute is that little wire man/person with a piece of pottery as their painting! Very inventive Si !! I just purchased one of your jars that you had put in resin here in one of your videos.....I am so excited about getting a piece of your artwork! Can’t wait to receive it. I’m sure it will be worth millions one day! (🤔) !!! Actually just having something from one of my favorite Mudlarkers is special enough! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ hope to get some of the jars....or an ink pot one day!! Keep on getting some luck in the muck Si!!! 😄😄🥰

Your little artist tableau with the pottery shard is so sweet! I love him! well done!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mudlover! 👣🧡

That was another wonderfully entertaining vid. Thanks. And the wire figure is a bit of genius!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Leone!

Fine Adventure, Fine Finds, Fine Jewels, Buttons and Coins and Fine Art! And a Fine Thank You Si Finds! DaveyJO in Pa.

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks DJ!

I love your tiny finds!!!! Garnets are my birthstone and yours are very beautiful!!!!

@Sifinds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mudlover! 👣🧡

Love the wire artist and easel, you are so creative.

❤️ Thank you for sharing your time mudlarking.