{"product_id":"9781526660787","title":"A Mudlarking Year: Finding Treasure in Every Season","description":"Author: Maiklem, Lara\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781526660787\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 18 Nov 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 368 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eFROM THE\u003ci\u003e SUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF \u003ci\u003eMUDLARKING\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e'An absolute treasure trove of sound advice and historical detail' \u003c\/b\u003eKatherine May\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A delightful and a profound meditation on the variety of human experience'\u003c\/b\u003e Ian Mortimer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Lara Maiklem is a phenomenon. She elevates trudging around in the mud to an epic gallivant through our past' \u003c\/b\u003eDan Snow\u003cbr\u003eFor over two decades, Lara Maiklem has been scouring the banks of the tidal Thames looking for objects     lost or discarded     that tell forgotten stories. In this charming sequel to the bestselling\u003ci\u003e Mudlarking\u003c\/i\u003e, Lara widens her search beyond the river and reflects on life lived post-pandemic, reminding us that it's possible to draw meaning in the most unlikely of places.\u003cbr\u003eAs she searches the foreshore through the changing seasons, she is at times aided by the gentle illumination of the falling winter sun or hindered by bright summer skies and lashing rain. Yet, by working in harmony with the unpredictable terrain, she finds solace in aligning with the elements and uncovering the treasures that are bestowed by the tide. From medieval pilgrim badges and Tudor love tokens, to Georgian wig curlers and Victorian pottery, each passing day unearths ordinary and extraordinary objects that tell the rich story of London's past and its inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Mudlarking Year\u003c\/i\u003e is a gentle ode to nature, history and the simple art of looking. Guided by Lara's curiosity, warmth and wisdom, it is your invitation to discover hidden objects in the most overlooked part of the city, the secrets they reveal and the stories that are patiently waiting to be told.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46643233521822,"sku":"UBD-9781526660787","price":26.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781526660787.jpg?v=1774484861","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781526660787","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}