Extraordinary Women Geologists: From Mary Anning to Now (2018)
United Reformed Church, 56 West Street, Surrey, RH4 1BS
Women were not admitted as Fellows of the Geological Society of London until 1919 but well before this date women were making their mark in the advancement of thinking about the formation of the Earth. Early women geologists were primarily palaeontologists: E.G Etheldred Bennett (1776-1845), the Lyme Regis fossilists Mary Anning (1799-1847) and the Philpott sisters. Later Inge Lehmann (1888-1983) discovered the Earth's inner core. Marie Tharp (1920-2006) discovered the mid-Atlantic ridge. Janet Watson (1923-1985) did pioneering work on the Pre-Cambrian. Several lady geologists have gone on to achieve distinction in other fields, notably Dr Marie Stopes (1880-1958), Rachel Workman (AKA Lady MacRobert) (1884-1954) and Dame Jane Frances (1956- ). Find out about the pioneering role women have played in a field of research important to our understand of the world in which we live.
Timings & Tours
Available anytime
Location & directions
United Reformed Church, 56 West Street, Surrey, RH4 1BS
- Contact on day:
- Richard Selley 7834 266120
- Telephone number:
- Richard Selley 7834 266120
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
Parking is in the pay and display car parks in the centre of Dorking
