Tag Archives: Lyme Regis
The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival – make your own fossil cast!
A couple of weeks ago, we headed to Lyme Regis for the annual geological extravaganza that is the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival, armed with fossils, badges, geological colouring in and a brand new activity. This year, for the first time, we took part in the schools programme, talking to over 140 primary school children about all … Continue reading
Lyme’s Literary and Fossil Treasures
Unearthing literary ghosts and extinct creatures in Lyme Regis, Dorset Anthea Lacchia (@AntheaLacchia) In anticipation of the upcoming Lyme Regis Fossil Festival, which takes place from May 1-3 this year, let’s set off on a literary and geological tour through the charming streets and beaches of Lyme Regis, which is also known as the “pearl … Continue reading
100 Great Geosites nomination – the beaches of Lyme Regis, Dorset
A 100 Great Geosites nomination from geologist and palaeontologist Ben Brooks @BenjaminDBrooks There are few places in the world where fossil hunting is legal, even fewer where it is encouraged, and fewer still where anyone can have a go, and it doesn’t cost you a penny. Continue reading
Geological Society of London blog 