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Mudlarking: River Archaeology

I had never heard of mudlarking until a reel came across my Instagram feed. I was instantly mesmerized. The River Thames in London is a tidal river. As the sea recedes, it exposes what is called the “foreshore” – the area of the riverbed revealed at low tide. Historically, 19th century Victorian mudlarks were young,ContinueContinue reading “Mudlarking: River Archaeology”

A Different Kind of Tragedy

Most families will uncover sad or unfortunate stories in their history, often including accidents, alcoholism, abuse, or even murder. The Hale family is no exception. Oscar James Hale (1870-1916) was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He came from a family of silver platers and learned the trade himself. Around 1891, the Hales relocated toContinueContinue reading “A Different Kind of Tragedy”