Southwark Cathedral hosts a series of changing mudlarking displays in the exhibition cases in the Cathedral Link. These displays showcase objects discovered on the Thames foreshore by members of London’s mudlarking community, offering fascinating glimpses into everyday life in London’s past.
Mudlarking reveals fragments of London’s past – from pottery and glass to everyday objects lost along the river centuries ago. The displays bring together artefacts and artworks created or discovered by members of London’s mudlarking community, offering small but fascinating glimpses into the lives of those who lived and worked along the Thames.
The exhibition cases in the Cathedral Link feature a rotating series of displays by mudlarks and artists who explore the history of the Thames through objects recovered from the foreshore.
Displays change regularly and feature collections curated by mudlarks and artists.
Please note that display changeover dates may vary.
About the displays
Objects discovered through mudlarking can range from fragments of pottery and glass to personal items lost centuries ago along the Thames. These finds offer small but fascinating glimpses into London’s past and the lives of those who lived and worked beside the river.
The displays bring together objects, artworks and collections curated by mudlarks and artists exploring the history of the Thames. The displays are curated by mudlark and author Lara Maiklem and mudlark Flora Spiegel, working with members of London’s mudlarking community.