Topographical mineralogy, the conservation of minerals and the preservation of mineralogical sites
A symposium dedicated to the mineralogy, minerals and geology of the Mendips will take place on 8 February 2020 in the heart of the Mendips at Stoke St. Michael, near Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
This fascinating and entertaining day of presentations about the mines, miners and minerals of the Mendips is organised by the Southern Branch, with coordination by Chris Finch.
Full details about the day, and how to reserve your place are in this pdf document here.
Reaktion Books are seeking someone who would like to write a small non-technical book simply called ‘Stones’ and which, not surprisingly, is about the collecting of different minerals and rocks in the form of stones. To use their words: “A book by a collector with a philosophical and aesthetic interest in stones”.
Ideally they are hoping for someone such as a cultural historian with a secret passion for stones. If this is of interest to you or perhaps someone you know, then please contact them at: info@reaktionbooks.co.uk