Anna Borzello, GUEST SPEAKER EVENT

For as long as London has existed, the River Thames has been a keeper of secrets. Rubbish discarded, treasures lost, and everyday objects swept away by the tide have settled into the riverbed — only to re-emerge centuries later. Each fragment offers a glimpse into the lives of the people who shaped this city, from Roman soldiers to medieval craftsmen to Victorian families.

We are delighted to welcome Anna Borzello, one of London’s most respected mudlarks, for a captivating exploration of the Thames foreshore and the stories hidden within it. Drawing on more than a decade of searching the river at low tide, Anna will reveal what these objects tell us about London’s past — and the people who lived it.

What to Expect

Anna will guide us through the world of mudlarking, including:

· Lost & Found London: How everyday objects — from 17th‑century wig curlers to Stone Age flint tools — illuminate the city’s forgotten histories.
· Reading the River: What the Thames preserves, what it destroys, and why certain artefacts survive for millennia.
· Lives in Fragments: The human stories behind her most intriguing discoveries.
· A Curated Display: A selection of Anna’s personal finds will be on show during the event, offering a rare chance to see these artefacts up close.

About the Speaker

Anna Borzello has spent more than eleven years mudlarking along the Thames. Her finds have been exhibited across London and beyond, and she regularly speaks in schools, colleges, and festivals about the history hidden in the river’s mud. Her work has featured in podcasts, books, and the national press, and her photographs and oral histories were recently showcased in the Secrets of The Thames exhibition at the London Museum.
She shares her discoveries on Instagram: @foreshoreseashore

TICKETS:

Members: 15, Guests: £20

There is a two course club supper available afterwards for £22.50

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