Humberside Geologist no 3
published 1980
This Number of the Humberside Geologist looks into the past and into the future. Mr. Fenton tells us of the foundation of the Society in 1888 - from the Society's own archives. Dr. Stainforth, a member of the Hull Geological Society over forty years ago, recalls members who are now just names to most of their successors. There are useful articles on the local geology, a guide to areas easily visited, and an indication of the activities of local geologists. The future? - Mr. Boylan records what has been done, and shows what still has to be done to curate a valuable new gift to Hull Museums.
The first Humberside Geologist was published five years ago. In his Editorial Brian Latham expressed the hope that it should be published four times a year. Looking back now that seems to expect a rate of activity of amateur geologists which is improbable. However, the long-delayed third issue is here. As you read through its pages and look at its diagrams think of the quarry, the cliff, the temporary exposure where road improvement is being carried out - is there a good description - any description for that matter - to be found anywhere? This is the place to publish a note, a section, a list of fossils found there. You may not feel too happy about writing for publication, or may have an uncertain hand in drawing - that is where editors can help. From your notes a good article can easily emerge, and section diagrams can be prepared. Others can then benefit from your knowledge and experience - and interest. That is what the amateur does - the amateur works purely for the interest derived from the work itself, and gains knowledge. One day someone else comes along, sees the amateur working with enthusiasm, sensitivity and understanding. A brief word - and the enthusiasm, is passed on. This is another way of passing on your enthusiasm for geology, as well as preserving information which may well be lost completely unless someone writes it down and passes it on.
This issue has been edited by Kenneth Fenton, to whom thanks are due for a job well done. Articles, notes, sketches drawings and ideas for Number 4 should be sent to him - there is no time like the present.
The typing and duplicating was done by Ann Emery, the third time she has undertaken this onerous task, this time with some help from her Business Studies classes. It is a pleasure to record my thanks and those of the Editor to her for the patience and speed she has shown in this task.
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