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OUT OF LARK

Q My nephew is off to London and as he is a real outdoors type I thought it would be fun to continue encouraging this. He has spent hours combing his local beaches – could he do the same on the riverbanks in London?

SK, by email

A For mudlarking, as it is called, on the River Thames one needs a permit from the Port of London Authority (PLA). and following it on social media, where it will publish news regarding the issuing of new permits. For further information, visit:

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