Join me on the River Thames foreshore, London, Great Britain, at low tide. Search for historic finds and experience the riverbed uncovered. I show how fragments of social history unlock doors to learning more about the way we lived. This week I find Roman, 17th Century and Victorian artefacts, talk a little more about Pantiles with maker’s marks. So, come along for a search through our liquid history…
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With thanks as ever to Richard Hemery for the ongoing help with accurately identifying pottery, and double-checking my work! His excellent book, Identifying the Pottery of the Thames is available to buy here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PDF-book-I…
I also referenced the following websites, and would like to both thank them and give them a link here…
Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings: https://www.spab.org.uk/
Spicer Handmade Tiles: https://spicertiles.co.uk/
Tudor Roof Tiles: https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/
Portable Antiquities Scheme: https://finds.org.uk