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# Liverpool Geological Society

Founded in 1859

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/blog) - 30/11/2020 Two blogs from Jim Marshall Request for help from U3A Heswall Heswall U3A have 40 or more people waiting for the end of lockdown, so that they can set up a geology group Please would any LGS members who feel they could help out by offering basic topics or field trips, get in touch.You
- [From the Treasurer](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/from-the-treasurer) - (Ours not the country's) Two gentle reminders from the Treasurer1.Subscriptions for the 2024 - 2025 sessionSubscriptions are due on the 1st of October 2024.Subscription rates are: £15 for full members and £5 for student members (full time students).All enquiries about membership of the Society should be sent to the Honorary Treasurer at g.t.b_lgs@hotmail.co.uk (Please note that
- [Spare key](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/spare-key) - The Earth Science department in Liverpool University is in the process of moving to a different building. During this process Gary our treasurer came across this find. We haven't located the box yet .......... or Dr. Wilson! Just in case people are worried - recent news is that Doug Wilson's stock of explosives (Buffalo Gun
- [Society logo](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/society-logo) - We now think of logos as abstract ideas created on a computer screen, but before we had that luxury they had to be created - physically. This image is the die for printing the society logo - and it is a heavy piece of steel.

## Pages

- [Welcome](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/) - This is the 167th session of the Liverpool Geological Society pmb42@liverpool.ac.uk Some sad news It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Tony Harris who died on August 5th 2025 aged 90 years after a long illness. After graduating in Geology (BSc 1956; PhD 1959) at Aberystwyth University he worked for
- [Newsletters 2025-2026](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/newsletters-2025-2026) - 167.1 167.2 167.3 167.4 167.5 167.6 167.7 Cancellation notice 167.8 167.9 167.10 167.11 167.12 167.13 167.14
- [Outdoor Meetings](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/outdoor-meetings) - Hon. Excursions Sec.: Mike Stoddart email: mike.stoddart@live.co.uk phone: 0151 625 8939 mob: 07710 764 966 General Information about Field Excursions Each person attending field meetings does so on the understanding that they attend at their own risk. Liverpool Geological Society has Public Liability Insurance Cover for field (and indoor) meetings, but Personal Accident cover and
- [Indoor meetings](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/indoor-meetings) - 2025-2026 All talks for 2025-26 will take place at the Central Teaching Hub of the University of Liverpool, Lecture Theatre C, but please check the LGS Newsletter to make sure there has not been a change of room for a particular meeting. Entrance will be via the main door. Talks will start at 7.30pm and
- [Past lectures 2025 - 2026](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/past-lectures-2025-2026) - 7th Oct Professor Pete BurgessUniversity of Liverpool Presidential Address: Artificial Intelligence in Geoscience:How it works and why it often doesn’t. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been headline news in recent years, but how does it work, and what does this new technology mean for geoscience? Will AI revolutionise geoscience as often claimed, or is this just
- [About](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/about) - A short history of the origins of the Society On 13th December 1859 nine men met at 7 London Road, Liverpool, the home of George Highfield Morton, a painter and decorator, and agreed to the formation of The Liverpool Geological Society. The objects of the Society were formulated “to investigate the structure of the Earth,
- [Library Catalogue](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/library) - This is the updated library catalogue. The library books are now placed in a set of boxes in a permanent location in the Central Teaching Hub where the Honorary Librarian can access them. The library booking system is working. In addition, LGS Members will be able to access the library on one Tuesday evening each
- [Library Booking](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/library-booking) - NOTICE This booking system is working. The library books are now placed in a permanent location in the Central Teaching Hub where the librarian can access them. Members will be able to access the library on one Tuesday evening each month between October and March. Details will be published in the LGS Newsletter.
- [Council](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/council) - Officers 2025 - 2026167th Session PRESIDENTPM Burgess BSc PhDVICE PRESIDENTVacant IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTCol. M. Amlôt OBE OStJ DL FRSAHON SECRETARYM E Williams BSc PhD PGCE HON ASST SECRETARY (MINUTES)VacantHON ASST SECRETARY (PROGRAMME)N C Hunt BEdHON TREASURERG T BillingtonHON ASST TREASURERN C Hunt BEdHON EDITOR (NORTH WEST GEOLOGIST) M E Williams BSc PhD PGCE & T
- [Newsletters 2024 - 2025](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/newsletters-2024-2025) - 166.1 166.2 166.3 166.4 166.5 166.6 166.7 166.8 166.9
- [Past lectures 2024-2025](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/past-lectures-2024-2025) - Oct. 1st Professor Peter Burgess, University of Liverpool Presidential Address: Rocking the Geoscience Boat:Using Numerical Models to Challenge the Status Quo. Oct. 15th Professor Nick Smith, National Nuclear Laboratory Nuclear Power and the loudest noise ever recorded. During daylight hours, Nick Smith is Head of University Engagement at the UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), a
- [List of Society Field Visits](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/contents-lists-for-north-west-geologist) - published in the North West Geologist (Issues 1 to 21) At present all editions of North West Geologist up to issue number 22 have been digitised. Clicking on an underlined excursion will take you to the correct pdf of the North West Geologist. This box will search for items on this page. Key to Geological
- [Contact](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/contact) - President: Pete Burgess email: pmb42@liverpool.ac.uk Hon. Secretary: Maggie Williams email: lgssecretary19@gmail.com Hon. Treasurer: Gary T. Billington email: g.t.b_lgs@hotmail.co.uk please note that there is an underscore between b and lgs Hon. Web Manager: Peter Williams email: tjpeter.williams@gmail.com Hon. Excursions Secretary: Mike Stoddart email: mike.stoddart@live.co.uk
- [Charts](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/charts) - COSTS Michel Levy Charts are £1.00 each + p&p at costStereonets are available in 10cm or 20cm versions.10cm are 75p each, £40/100 + p&p at cost20cm are £1.00 each, £65/100 + p&p at cost These prices are correct at 1st October 2022 All enquiries to Gary T. Billingtonemail: g.t.b_lgs@hotmail.co.uk (Please note that Gary’s email address
- [Newsletters 2023-2024](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/newsletters-2023-2024) - LGS Newsletter 165.1 LGS Newsletter 165.2 LGS Newsletter 165.3 LGS Newsletter 165.4 LGS Newsletter 165.5 LGS Newsletter 165.6 LGS Newsletter 165.7 LGS Newsletter 165.8 LGS Newsletter 165.9 LGS Newsletter 165.10 LGS Newsletter 165.11 LGS Newsletter 165.12 LGS Newsletter 165.13 LGS Newsletter 165.14 LGS Newsletter 165.15 LGS Newsletter 165.16 LGS Newsletter 165.17
- [Links](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/links) - Earth Heritage is produced twice yearly to stimulate interest in geodiversity and a broad range of geological and landscape conservation issues. It is free in pdf format from the Earth Heritage Past Issues section of this site. Wirral Geology and Landscape Project This padlet has information on the Wirral geology and Landscape project. Map showing the
- [Constitution](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/constitution) - The Constitution as amended: March 2022 .https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/lcsconst_March2022_final.pdf
- [Past lectures 2023 - 2024](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/past-lectures-2023-2024) - 3rd October. Colonel Martin Amlôt Presidential Address - Geology of Conflict part 2 17th October Joaquín Alberto Cortés - Senior lecturer, Edge Hill University. Volcanoes in the southern volcanic zone of the Andes. Arc volcanoes, a direct consequence of magma generation in subduction zones, are highly hazardous volcanoes, forming long chains of characteristic cone-shape edifices.
- [Join](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/join) - SUBSCRIPTION RATES: £15 for full members£5 for student members (full time students).For people joining between 1st January and 30th June a reduced subscription is offered. Want to find out more about this Earth on which we live? Are you stunned by scenery, fascinated by fiery volcanoes, shocked by earthquakes, worried by climate change or confused
- [North West Geologist](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/north-west-geologist) - Message from the Editors (North West Geologist) The NWG Editors (Maggie & Peter Williams) welcome original articles on topics related to geological and geomorphological topics, which should be sent to nwg.editor@gmail.com Members who have an article to be considered for inclusion in the next edition of North West Geologist, or are thinking of writing an
- [Newsletters 2022 - 2023](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/newsletters-2022-2023) - LGS Newsletter 164.1 LGS Newsletter 164.2 LGS Newsletter 164.3 LGS Newsletter 164.4 LGS Newsletter 164.5 LGS Newsletter 164.6 LGS Newsletter 164.7 LGS Newsletter 164.8 LGS Newsletter 164.9 LGS Newsletter 164.10 LGS Newsletter 164.11 LGS Newsletter 164.12 LGS Newsletter 164.13 LGS Newsletter 164.14 LGS Newsletter 164.15 LGS Newsletter 164.16
- [Rock around....](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/rock-around) - Rock around Liverpool (actually William Brown Street). Rock around campus These are fully accessible trails around the University of Liverpool campus. The aim is to introduce the rocks and man-made materials used in the buildings and paving around the campus. There are seven different self-led trails to choose from. Each trail map includes a map,
- [Past lectures 2022 - 2023](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/past-lectures-2022-2023) - 4th Oct. Colonel Martin Amlôt - Presidential Address: Geology in Conflict Summary: 'A personal view by the Society President of the impact of geological factors in warfare and other lower level conflicts. As a former professional soldier Martin Amlôt has some thirty years of experience of military operations both active and potential. As he served
- [aa1](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/aa1) - thin section twelve geohub liverpool ; dot org; dot uk
- [Past lectures 2019 - 2020](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/past-lectures-2019-2020) - 1st Oct Presidential address byPhilip Firth- How geology has influenced the rise of civilisations in South America: observations in Peru and Bolivia. LGS members in the Quadrangle, University of Liverpool, on the “Rock around Campus” field excursion on 5th Oct. 2019. A set of pamphlets written by Maggie Williams (second from right) and Hazel Clark
- [Newsletters 2021-2022](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/newsletters-2021-22) - Newsletter 163.1 Sept24thDownload Newsletter 163.2 Sept30thDownload Newsletter-163.3-Nov1stDownload Newsletter-163.4-Nov16thDownload Newsletter-163.5-Nov21stDownload Newsletter-163.6-Dec17thDownload Newsletter-163.7-Jan-16thDownload Newsletter163.8-Jan-29thDownload Newsflash_9thFebruary_2022Download Newsletter163.9-Feb19thDownload Newsletter163.10-April10thDownload Newsletter163.11Download Newsletter163.12-June-26thDownload
- [Past Lectures 2021 -2022](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/past-lectures-2021-2022) - Tuesday 5th OctoberPresidential address by Dr Alan Boyle (University of Liverpool)Title: What is Pyrite good for?Summary: Pyrite typically gets a lot of bad press being associated with death and destruction and being referred to by the somewhat derogatory term “Fool’s gold”. This talk will outline some of the reasons for the widespread dismissal of pyrite,
- [Newsletters 2020-2021](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/newsletters-2020-2021) - Newsletter162.1Download Newsletter-162.2Download LGS-Newsletter-162.3-1Download Newsletter-162.4Download Newsletter-162.5-webcopyDownload News flash 18th January 2021Download Newsletter-162.6Download Newsletter-162.7Download Newsflash_16thFebruary_2021Download Newsletter-162.8Download Newsletter-162.9Download Newsflash_13thMarch_2021Download Newsflash_12thApril_2021Download Newsletter 162.10Download Newsletter-162.11Download
- [Past lectures 2020- 2021](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/past-lectures-2020-2021) - 6th Oct 2020Presidential address : Alan BoylePeak Minerals The Earth’s mineral resources are finite, and dwindling. The concept of “Peak Minerals” provides a framework for understanding the economic, social and environmental trajectories of particular mining industries whereby ever increasing production leads to extraction of the higher grade and more easily mined resources leaving ever lower
- [models test](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/models-test) - 50388 by apbliv on Sketchfab
- [Pitcher Prizes](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/pitcher-prizes) - THE LGS WALLACE PITCHER PRIZES Professor Wallace Pitcher held the Herdman Chair of Geology at Liverpool University for many years, and served geological science in many capacities. He was dedicated to the encouragement of expertise and enthusiasm, especially with regard to fieldwork. He was a great supporter of this Society, being a long-time Member, Council
- [Lyell notebooks](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/lyell-notebooks) - The Society made a donation to keep the Charles Lyell Notebooks in the UK. They will be housed by Edinburgh University, but will be accessible to all. As a donor, the Society was invited to a celebration at Burlington House and the Hon. Treasurer Gary T. Billington went as our representative. These images show the
- [Newsletters 2015-2016](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/newsletters-2015-2016) - LGScircular6thOct2015Download LGScircular27thOct2015Download LGScircular17thNov2015Download LGScircular1stDec2015Download LGSJanuary2016NewsletterpdfDownload lgsFeb16th2016NewsletterPage1Download lgsFeb16th2016Page2Download LGScircular8thMarchSocietyDinner2016Download LGS22ndMarch2016NewsletterPage1Download LGS22ndMarch2016NewsletterPage2Download LGSNewsletterApril2016Page1Download LGSNewsletterApril2016Page2Download LGSAmendedCircular19thApril2016Download LGScircularSat21stMay2016Download
- [Newsletters 2016 - 2017](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/newsletters-2016-2017) - Newsletter-1Download LGS-Newsletter-26th-Sep.Download newsletter-addendumDownload 15th-November-LGS-newsletterDownload Newsletter-January-10th-2017-1Download Newsletter-24th-January-2017-1Download LGS-Newsletter-31-Jan-2017-1Download LGS-Newsletter-21st-February-2017-1Download LGS-Newsletter-14th-March-2017-1Download LGS-Extraordinary-Meeting-21st-March-2017Download Lgs-News-letter-15th-May-2017Download LGS-Newsletter-31st-May-2017Download LGS-newsletter-17th-July-2017Download
- [Newsletters 2017-2018](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/newsletters-2017-2018) - lgs-newsletter-2oct17Download nl17oct17Download lgsnews14nov17Download nl5decDownload newslet16janDownload newslet12febDownload newslet27febDownload newslet14marDownload newslet16aprDownload newslet6mayDownload newslet12junDownload
- [Newsletters 2018-2019](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/newsletters-2018-2019) - newsletter24thsep18Download newsletter-15oct2018Download news19nov18Download news12jan19Download news29jan19Download news18feb19Download news12mar19Download news12mar19part2Download news19apr19Download news19ju19Download
- [Newsletters 2019-2020](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/newsletters-2019-2020) - Newsletter-161.1Download Newsletter-161.2Download Newsletter-161.3Download Newsletter-161.4Download Newsletter-161.5Download newsletter-27febDownload nwsletter-16-marDownload newsletter-20-marDownload
- [Home](https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/the-new-umoma-opens-its-doors-2) - Welcome This is the 162nd session of the Liverpool Geological Society Alan Boyle, President, Liverpool Geological Society OPS! I had intended this change to the website to run quietly in the background until I had all the pages finished - but my hand slipped and it got published prematurely. I am working hard to republish

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