In this debut episode of Glorious Mud, the series for those who are London curious — host Lucinda Acland introduces mudlarking past and present, uncovering the striking story of Peggy Jones, a Georgian mudlark captured in an 1805 volume of the magazine, Kirby’s Wonderful and Eccentric Museum — and who later vanished without trace or explanation.
Wading waist-deep at Blackfriars to feel for coal with her bare feet, Peggy survived on what the Thames surrendered between tides. But who was she, how did she live and why did she disappear? Through vivid historical accounts and insight from Kate Sumnall, curator of the Museum of London Docklands’ 'Secrets of the Thames' exhibition, we explore the stark divide between mudlarking as survival in the past and today’s regulated, increasingly popular hobby. Perfect for listeners who love London history, past lives and intrigue, this episode brings a cast of the Thames’s forgotten characters back into view. Step into the mud. Meet Peggy Jones. Listen to Glorious Mud now and discover what the river remembers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
