... This is the foreshore of the River Thames, a spooky, mysterious and temporary beach that appears and disappears twice a day, as the river — milky gray, like old, cold tea — rises and falls with the powerful tides. The constant churn brings to the surface objects that have been preserved in the mud. For those with the eyes to see, this 100-mile stretch is “England’s longest archaeological landscape.” ...
... She shares her obsession in a book that has become a surprise bestseller, “Mudlark: In Search of London’s Past Along the River Thames.” And on a day last month, ahead of Britain’s second shutdown, she agreed to take me out onto the foreshore. ...
... There are newer remains, as well. On average, 50 people each year die in the River Thames, the majority by suicide. I ask what happens when a body is discovered. I’m told the proper authorities arrive with DNA kits and body bags. ...
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