The Grey County Historical Society presents self-described avocational archaeologist Michael Martin as he shares his journey from the fields of Grey County to his mudlarking adventures on the River Thames in London, England.
Martin began his interest when he was young. Always having his hands in the dirt to find fossils, he couldn’t help but also find stray bits of pottery and clay pipes. He began understanding his finds through research and on a trip to England became a licensed mudlarker along the River Thames.
A mudlarker waits for the tide to go out along the river and then discover what has been left behind along the muddy shore. Martin will speak about his experience of discovery through these found items which were lost or left behind, connecting it from Grey County to England and back again. The talk takes place at the family homestead where he will also share his finds from the property.
This talk is free for all to attend and takes place Wednesday Aug. 21 at 1:30 pm at the Baine’s home, 557297 Concession Road 4, Bognor, south of the Grey County Road 18 (Derry Line). Those attending should follow the long driveway and please bring a lawn chair.
More information about the historical society can be found on the website here.
