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Below are a selection of useful websites recommended for the further
study of palaeontology. If you experience any broken links please
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Palaeontology resources
British Chalk Fossils
by Robert Randell: A
detailed study of the British Chalk and the fossils contained within
it.
The Geological Conservation Review: An important series of
publications documenting Britain's geological SSSIs.
UK Fossils
by Alister Cruickshanks:
A comprehensive review of UK fossil collecting locations.
Discuss Fossils
by Alister Cruickshanks
and Roy Bullard:
A well established forum for discussing UK fossils in particular.
Sheppey Fossils
by Fred Clouter:
A detailed website documenting the fossils of the London Clay on the
Isle of Sheppey (Kent).
Fossils of the Gault Clay
by Fred Clouter:
Fossils of the Lower Cretaceous Albian (Gault Clay and Folkestone Beds) in the county of Kent.
The Plesiosaur Site
by Richard Forrest:
Detailed information on the order plesiosauria.
West Sussex Geology
by David Bone:
Information about the local geology and guided tours.
e-fossils
by Mark O'Dell and Neville Hollingworth:
Local collectors website featuring inland Mid-Jurassic locations.
Tonmo
by Tony Morelli:
Includes an interesting section covering cephalopod fossils.
Palaeontology groups, institutions and events
British Geological Survey: Centre for earth science information and expertise.
The Geologists' Association: An association for the exchange of geological information.
Tertiary Research Group:
A London based group with specialist interest in the Tertiary period.
Lyme Regis Museum:
Explaining the local geology, fossils and public events.
Chalk East:
Information about the Chalk of Eastern England.
Commercial & fossil tours
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Junior Geo
by William Verkaik:
Provider of geological materials to schools and organiser of public
fossil hunts.
Deposits Magazine
by Alister Cruickshanks
and Roy Bullard:
A popular magazine documenting all things fossil and
mineral.
Fossils Direct
by Martin Rigby:
A well regarded supplier of collector quality fossils.
NHBS: An online
supplier of natural history publications including the Geological
Conservation Review Series.
Modelspecimens
by Nigel Larkin: Manufacturers of high quality
fossil replicas, preparation and conservation services.
Fossil Walks
by Chris Pamplin: Public fossil hunts along the Dorset coast.
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Left: A birthday party with
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Peacehaven.
Right: A family hold their prized ammonite at Beachy Head.
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millions of years ago. Whether it's your first time fossil hunting or you're
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