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Teenage Mudlark Uncovers Centuries of London History Along the River Thames
Photo: Benjamin Davies / Unsplash
At just 14 years old, Emmylou Vaxby has already spent nearly a decade preserving London's rich history by mudlarking along the Thames foreshore. Her dedicated search for discarded artifacts is helping to piece together lost fragments of the city's past, proving that passion for history knows no age limit.
At just 14 years old, Emmylou Vaxby has already spent nearly a decade preserving London’s rich history by mudlarking along the Thames foreshore. Her dedicated search for discarded artifacts is helping to piece together lost fragments of the city’s past, proving that passion for history knows no age limit.