History of the Section

The Geology Section was one of the first sections formed in the Society.  In the past it included such famous geologists as Beeby Thompson and C.E.Crick.  We hold a considerable part of Crick’s collection of fossils, and many other specimens of rocks and minerals.  We also hold the Gordon Osborne Sand collection, which is probably still the largest collection of sand in private hands in the world.

 

Activities of the Section

We hold indoor meetings throughout the Autumn, Winter and Spring months, on the third Thursday each month, at 7:30 pm.  These are on various aspects of Geology, and usually include a slide show.  Some are by members of the NNHS; for others we have visiting speakers.

We have not held any field trips recently.  However we are open to suggestions on this front.  Anyone who would like to lead a walk themselves would be most welcome to do so.  All members of the Society are invited to visit the Secretary, Seán, at Gaping Gill in Yorkshire in the week before the August Bank Holiday, when the Craven Pothole Club has a “Winch Meet”.  They set up a winching system to lower cavers and members of the general public down the deepest open pothole in the Britsh Isles, 323 feet.  He cannot do anything about the winch fee (£10 each), but if you can get into some suitable gear he will take you out into the system to try your hands (and knees, and everything else!) at real caving.  More information from him, or visit the Craven Pothole Club Site. 

 

Contact Details

For further information, please contact the secretary Seán Karley on 01933 225397, email above, or by post at:

30 Harrowden Road

Wellingborough

Northamptonshire

NN8  5BH

 

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