There are just two days left to vote in the National Lottery awards, and support the Lion Salt Works in its bid to win a Heritage Award! Voting closes at midnight on Wednesday 20th July. Click here to vote Located in Marston, Cheshire, the Lion Salt Works Museum is a monument to the UK’s last … Continue reading
We were recently sent this image of an oil painter by its owner, who is keen to find out more about its origin and subject. The painting dates from c. 1775-1800, and may represent a location in Wales or the Alps. Identification of the site may lead to an identification of the artist – please … Continue reading
A guest post from Lucy Williams, Petroleum Group Committee Member… “I celebrated earlier this year when I received a letter from David Manning, President of the Geological Society of London, informing me I had been elected as a Chartered Geologist (post nominal CGeol). It was a proud day for me, but some may ask ‘why’? … Continue reading
I had heard about it a few times, but didn’t apply. The offer seemed to be too good to be true – four days in London learning about geoscience, with everything paid for – surely not? Continue reading
With Earth Science Week 2016 just three months away, we’re excited to bring you the Geological Society’s 2016 photography competition! Continue reading
A guest blog from Paul Younger, Professor of Energy Engineering at the University of Glasgow* Shale gas fracking is not really my fight: I do not have (and never have had) any vested interests in the industry’s success or failure in the UK or elsewhere. Indeed, a resurgence of cheap gas would be inimical to … Continue reading
Geologist and science writer Nina Morgan* visits the bi-annual OnForm sculpture show in Oxfordshire – the only UK exhibition dedicated exclusively to stone sculpture… It’s generally a lot easier to examine the lithological characteristics of rocks away from their natural setting in the field. The bi-annual OnForm sculpture show, a spectacular exhibition of contemporary stone … Continue reading
This year’s Lyell Medal is awarded to Professor John Underhill, Shell Professor of Exploration Geoscience at Heriot-Watt University. Professor Underhill researches the sedimentology, structural geology and stratigraphy of prospective basins, and is currently focusing on projects relating to the integration of subsurface data with field exposures. ‘New techniques make it possible to place observations that can … Continue reading
For fans of geology and art crossovers, Karen Picton is exhibiting until June 19th at The Stone Space Gallery, with a Meet the Artist day on Saturday 11th June. Continue reading
It’s been a bumper year for geobaking – our highest ever number of entries! Thank you and a huge round of applause to everyone who took part. Continue reading
The Geological Society Blog 