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The Pitmen Naturalists 3: John Salt (1839-?)
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The Pitmen Naturalists 3: John Salt (1839-?)

In the third instalment of her series on the unsung citizen scientists of the Northumberland coalfield, Maureen Flisher chases an…

12 March 2025

62 Years of the Quaternary Course with Angus Lunn
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62 Years of the Quaternary Course with Angus Lunn

Angus Lunn lead the successful Quaternary course for 62 years. Through this, Angus inspired many people to explore this fascinating period in the earth’s history….

31 January 2025

Angus Lunn | Geology | North East Nature

Geology at Haltwhistle
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Geology at Haltwhistle

Recently, local naturalists and NHSN’s Earth Sciences Specialist Group set out to explore the geology of Haltwhistle. See what they discovered….

14 May 2024

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The Geology of Seaham
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The Geology of Seaham

Recently, local naturalists and NHSN’s Earth Sciences Specialist Group set out to explore the geology of Seaham. Take a look at what they discovered. …

12 October 2022

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The Geology of the Harthope Valley
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The Geology of the Harthope Valley

Recently, local naturalists and NHSN’s Earth Sciences Specialist Group set out to explore the geology of the Harthope Valley. Take a look at what they discovered. …

22 September 2022

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Geology at Winlaton
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Geology at Winlaton

Recently, local naturalists and NHSN’s Earth Sciences Specialist Group set out to explore the geology of Winlaton. Take a look at what they discovered. …

13 July 2022

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Geology at Tynemouth & Cullercoats
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Geology at Tynemouth & Cullercoats

Recently, local naturalists and NHSN’s Earth Sciences Section set out to explore the Great Limestone in Weardale. Take a closer look at what they discovered. …

11 April 2022

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Exploring the Great Limestone in Weardale
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Exploring the Great Limestone in Weardale

Recently, local naturalists and NHSN’s Earth Sciences Section set out to explore the Great Limestone in Weardale. Take a closer look at what they discovered. …

25 October 2021

The Geology of Holy Island
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The Geology of Holy Island

Recently, local naturalists and NHSN’s Earth Sciences Section set out to explore the geology of Holy Island in Northumberland. Take a closer look at what they discovered. …

15 September 2021

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The Geology of Ingram Valley
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The Geology of Ingram Valley

Recently, local naturalists and NHSN’s Earth Sciences Section set out to explore the fascinating geology of Ingram Valley in Northumberland. Take a closer look at what they discovered. …

31 August 2021

Earth Sciences | Ingram

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