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Moore, Charles, 1815-1881 (geologist)

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Dates

  • Existence: 8 June 1815 - 8 December 1881

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Notebook No.199, January 1855

 Item — Box Lyell-temp-box 7: Series Coll-203/A1
Identifier: Coll-203/A1/199
Scope and Contents The notebook opens with Charles Lyell in Bowood, where he examines local geology while traveling around the Wiltshire area. He records geological observations in Calne, Whetham, Derry Hill, Heddington, Melksham, and Foxham. Subsequently, Lyell travels back to London, passing through Reading. In London, Lyell makes notes on various geology-related topics and records several addresses. On 16 February 1855, he likely attends the Annual General Meeting of the Geological Society of London. As...
Dates: January 1855
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Scientific Notebooks