Mudlark’d: Hidden Histories from the River Thames by Malcolm Russell Z1014/4(39) with text written by John

with text written by John Thomson and the journalist Adolphe Smith

George Shillibeer was a coachbuilder who introduced the omnibus to London

Behind the wall is an industrial zone

mary-le-Strand is visible at the end of the street

with crowds extending to scaffolds and roofs listening to candidates

Mudlark’d: Hidden Histories from the River Thames by Malcolm Russell Z1014/4(39) with text written by JohnCombining insights from 200 eclectic objects discovered on the Thames foreshore, meticulous historical research and contextual illustrations, Mudlarkd uncovers the hidden histories of forgotten people from all over the world. Beginning in each case with a particular find, Malcolm Russell tells the stories of the people who owned, made or used such objects, revealing the habits, customs and crafts not only of those living in London but also of those