In this episode of the Life of Letters podcast, Laura Edralin speaks with Jason Sandy, an American architect and mudlark in London. They explore the fascinating world of mudlarking, where the River Thames reveals its historical treasures at low tide. Jason shares his personal journey into mudlarking, the community of fellow mudlarks, and the incredible artifacts he has discovered, including Roman coins, tokens from the Great Fire of London, and shares the fascinating story of the historic Dove typeface created by Emery Walker and T.J. Cobden-Sanderson.

The conversation delves into the history of the Thames, the significance of the artifacts found, and the stories behind them, culminating in discussions about exhibitions and the future of mudlarking.

Images to accompany the episode can be found here.

To find out more about Jason, follow and connect with him on Instagram @jasonmudlark

Jason's books are available on Amazon (these are affliate links):

Mudlarks: Treasures from the Thames

Thames Mudlarking: Searching for London's Lost Treasures

Secrets of the Thames Exhbition (May 2025-2026)

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