by designer | Nov 1, 2017 | Uncategorised
One fine morning earlier this month I found myself on the slipway at Robin Hood’s Bay. I was there to help Will Watts of Hidden Horizons with a large school trip. Will was to take one half of the group of rockpooling for an hour, while I led a fossil hunting session,...
by designer | Oct 1, 2017 | Uncategorised
What is the question I get asked most often when I give talks on local geology? Any guesses? Perhaps: ‘Why are there fossil seashells on the tops of hills?’ or ‘Does fracking pollute underground water?’ or ‘Is Whitby jet only found in Whitby?’ Well, I get all these...
by designer | Sep 1, 2017 | Uncategorised
Here on the Yorkshire coast we are lucky to have two of the finest geological museums in the country: Whitby Museum in Pannett Park and Scarborough’s very own Rotunda. The Rotunda has been celebrating the anniversary of its re-opening in 2008 – that historic event saw...
by designer | Aug 1, 2017 | Uncategorised
The holiday season is upon us. For some it’s a time to relax but if you’re in the tourism business then summer means hard work. That’s not such a problem when work means more time out in the open air on the glorious Yorkshire coast. As soon as the Scottish schools...
by designer | Jul 1, 2017 | Uncategorised
I’ve been out and about this month taking photos. While most people like to snap a good view or a nice sunset, with me it’s rocks. This can lead to some strange moments. A man walking his dog near Allerston stopped to watch me pointing my tripod and camera at a stone...
