The treasures hiding in the Thames
Mudlarking is a centuries-old London tradition, which sees people searching the Thames riverbed for historical treasures.
But it has now become so popular a hobby that the Port of London Authority has announced a crackdown on permits.
It says this is necessary to "protect the unique historical integrity of the Thames foreshore".
Story by Wendy Hurrell
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