given by Prof Bridget Wade (Department of Earth Sciences, University College London) Abstract: Numerous oceanic, climatic, and biotic conditions relating to biogeochemical cycles and environmental change impact the composition and distribution […]
given by Prof. Peter Scott (Emeritus Professor, Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter) Abstract: Clay minerals, such as kaolinite, illite and montmorillonite, are the essential components of clays. Their […]
Meet outside Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (HP20 1UG) 10:00 for 10:15 departure - best parking is in Waterside Multi-Story Car Park (HP20 1AL) on level 2 or 3 Itinerary Morning: 2 […]
Hartoak Room, Mansion House, Oaklands College
St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
given by Clive Maton (Honorary President, HGS) Abstract The Norber Erratics are well known and are featured in geological text books and numerous local guides to the Yorkshire Dales. This […]
Oaklands College
Sapsed Room (SR), Oaklands College, St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
given by Prof. Paul Smith (Director University of Oxford, Natural History Museum). Abstract In an era of polarised opinion and a difficulty in determining the veracity of information, science museums […]
St Mary's Church, Standon
High Street, Standon, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Meeting at 10.30 at the 'Standon Stone' near the church in Standon village ( O.S. TL 396223 ). Sandwiches and coffee can be picked up at Day's bakery in the […]
Oaklands College
Sapsed Room (SR), Oaklands College, St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
given by Dr. Peter Gutteridge (Director, Cambridge Carbonates) Abstract: The NW Highlands of Scotland probably has the best scenery and geology in the world. You can find the oldest rocks […]
Following interest expressed at the last HGS meeting (Oct) we've been in touch with John Carney (ret BGS) and he is willing to lead an HGS trip to Charnwood Forest. For […]
Oaklands College
Sapsed Room (SR), Oaklands College, St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
given by Prof. Jonathan Blundy (Royal Society Research Professor, University of Oxford) Abstract: The transition to Net Zero will place unprecedented demand on natural resources requiring some new thinking about […]
Oaklands College
Sapsed Room (SR), Oaklands College, St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
given by Helen Gordon, (University of Hertfordshire & author of Notes from Deep Time). An exploration of the world of deep time and what it means to be human within […]