Hertfordshire Geological Society

The Thames in Hertfordshire and adjacent areas

over Zoom

Talk by Professor David Bridgland, University of Durham. Hertfordshire would seem to be the only one of the Home Counties to have been abandoned by the Thames during the Quaternary.  […]

Annual General Meeting

Oaklands College Sapsed Room (SR), Oaklands College, St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

AGM will be followed by refreshments after which members are invited to share slides on the theme of 50 years of HGS in the field!

Fossils and the history of life course

University of Cambridge University of Cambridge, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Delivered by Dr Peter Sheldon for the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education (ICE). Course Overview Suitable for beginners as well as those with some previous knowledge. You will […]

£380

Spying on open vent volcanoes from ground, air and space

over Zoom

Talk by Dr. Emma Nicholson (Liu), University College London Abstract: “Open vent” volcanoes are persistently active and maintain an unbroken connection between shallow magma reservoirs and the atmosphere. These volcanoes […]

Painting with Stone: Materials, Methods and Traditions in Pietre Dure

Oaklands College Sapsed Room (SR), Oaklands College, St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Talk by Dr. Ruth Siddall (University College London) Abstract: The talk will introduce the history, techniques and materials used in the decorative art of pietre dure (hard stone work). Almost […]

The Geology of the Albert Memorial

Oaklands College Sapsed Room (SR), Oaklands College, St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

 Talk by Professor John Cosgrove, Imperial College London. Which will be followed by a visit to the Albert Memorial on Saturday 5 October 2024.

Visit to the Albert Memorial and a journey through time

The Albert Memorial Kensington Gardens, London, United Kingdom

led by Professor John Cosgrove, Imperial College London. This visit follows on from the talk on the same subject given by John on the previous Thursday. If you’re intending to […]