Author Archives: Ruiha Smalley

Upcoming event

Hands on History Symposium: Mudlarks of the Thames Foreshore Two-day symposium bringing together practising mudlarks & academic researchers in a blend of presentations, short talks & panel discussions. Mudlarks of the Thames Foreshore is a two-day symposium which brings together practising … Continue reading

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Kiln summer update

This photo shows a corner of the structure with a possible (sealed) ‘wicket’ gate allowing access inside the kiln. Running parallel to this wall towards the stoke hole left of centre, is the flue allowing hot air to circulate under … Continue reading

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20th Anniversary celebrations

Today we got together at Shorne Woods and celebrated our 20th year. Thank-you to the team for putting together the food, drinks and details about our work over the past two decades. At the cutting of the cake (a fabulous … Continue reading

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National Volunteer Week

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Kiln news

After the wet Spring we are finally back on site at the brick/tile kiln. We have now exposed all four walls giving us the size of the kiln, 16′ (4.8m) by 10′ (3.0m). Two stoke holes have now been confirmed, … Continue reading

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