Publications

Front Cover of Rocks and Landscapes of Huddersfield book — *Front Cover*

Explore the many contrasting landscapes of this part of West Yorkshire. The hills and valleys of today reflect how geological processes have changed the original rock foundations:

Find out about these rock structures, minerals and weathering.
Read about the marine fossils around Huddersfield – including the Brockholes fish.
See pictures of the tree fossils found in local quarries.

This book contains a geological map of the Huddersfield district, cross sections and lots of sketches and photographs. In 1998 the Huddersfield Geology Group received the Lasmo Geological Challenge Award for this book. ISBN 0-9532828-0-5. To purchase the book contact us. Sample page:

NEXT FIELD TRIP

Sunday 22nd April: Trowbarrow Limestone Quarry (N Lancs.) and Carnforth Ironworks.

(NB Dry Rig quarry etc day cancelled due to snow will now be on 29th July.)

Field Trips

NEXT TALK

The Isle of Mull's fascinating and complex geology will be the subject of Lesley Collins' illustrated talk.

(NB May's meeting will now be Members' Contribution night.)

Talk programme

UPCOMING EVENTS

Yorkshire Geology Day, Saturday 21st April at the National Coalmining Museum nr Horbury.

We are helping out with activities in the morning - 10.30 start. In the afternoon there is a series of lectures.

We had great feedback from our session with Year 8 at Almondbury Community School:- "I was wowed" and "I really enjoyed the activities". We too had a great time!