Mudlark’d: Hidden Histories from the River Thames by Malcolm Russell Z1014/4(39) George Shillibeer was a coachbuilder

George Shillibeer was a coachbuilder who introduced the omnibus to London

Tom & Bob enjoying a Theatrical treat

looking East to St

with crowds extending to scaffolds and roofs listening to candidates

with text written by John Thomson and the journalist Adolphe Smith

Mudlark’d: Hidden Histories from the River Thames by Malcolm Russell Z1014/4(39) George Shillibeer was a coachbuilderCombining insights from 200 eclectic objects discovered on the Thames foreshore, meticulous historical research and contextual illustrations, Mudlarkd uncovers the hidden histories of forgotten people from all over the world. Beginning in each case with a particular find, Malcolm Russell tells the stories of the people who owned, made or used such objects, revealing the habits, customs and crafts not only of those living in London but also of those