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The book is further complimented by superb reconstructions of life in Jurassic and Cretaceous times by palaeo-artist, Andreas Kurpisz, who has continued his collaboration with the authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteve Snowball and Craig Chivers are the authors of both ‘\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Guide to Fossil Collecting on the West Dorset Coast’\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand ‘\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Guide to Fossil Collecting on the South Dorset Coast’,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ealso published by Siri Scientific Press. Their considerable experience in the collection and preservation of fossils found in the area in which they live, are reflected within the pages of these books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eACKNOWLEDGEMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFOREWORD BY THE AUTHORS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINTRODUCING THE JURASSIC COAST:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA World Heritage Site\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDORSET FOSSIL COLLECTING CODE OF CONDUCT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE EAST DORSET SUCCESSION:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe geology \u0026amp; landscape of East Dorset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMAKING SENSE OF THE FOSSIL RECORD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFOSSIL COLLECTING EXCURSIONS IN EAST DORSET:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e i. EXCURSIONS NEAR DURDLE DOOR: Bat’s Head to St. Oswald’s Bay, Dungy Head \u0026amp; Lulworth Cove\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e ii. EXCURSIONS NEAR WORBARROW BAY: Mupe Bay, Worbarrow Bay, Brandy Bay \u0026amp; Gad Cliff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eiii. EXCURSIONS NEAR KIMMERIDGE BAY: Broad Bench towards Chapman’s Pool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eiv. EXCURSIONS NEAR ST. ALDHELM’S HEAD: St. Aldhelm’s Head \u0026amp; the Purbeck Quarries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ev. EXCURSIONS NEAR DURLSTON BAY: Durlston Bay, Peveril Point \u0026amp; Swanage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003evi. EXCURSIONS NEAR HENGISTBURY HEAD: Studland Bay \u0026amp; Hengistbury Head\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THE AUTHORS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBIBLIOGRAPHY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINDEX OF FOSSIL PHOTOGRAPHS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForeword by the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book concludes our fossil collecting journey along the beautiful Jurassic Coast of Dorset, which began in our first book in the series, ‘A Guide to Fossil Collecting on the West Dorset Coast’ (2018). Our second book, ‘A Guide to Fossil Collecting on the South Dorset Coast’ (2020) ended at the majestic Chalk headland of White Nothe at the eastern end of Ringstead Bay, which is very much where this book begins. From here we travel eastwards, sometimes to the wildest and remotest parts of the Dorset coast and where many sections are totally inaccessible, due to the nature of the terrain. In these areas, only the convenience of the Dorset Coastal path allows glimpses of the coast and the tantalising fossil-bearing rocks far below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs we know, fossil collecting can involve risk. However, at all times we advocate safe and responsible collecting practices but we need to emphasise that this particular section of the Dorset coast can pose significant dangers, especially with regard to the Kimmeridge cliffs. The main danger is the risk of rock falls and the second hazard is the very real risk being cut off by the tide. At Kimmeridge Bay and eastwards, the cliffs are vertical and high and subject to intense erosion at their base. Substantial, frequent rock falls, at high velocity, can occur without any warning and traversing the section will certainly require the prudent use of a hard hat at all times. You will also require a low tide to travel along the cliffs to the east and the danger of being cut off there is very real, unless proper precautions are undertaken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways check and double check tide times and be aware of double tides. In any case, the actual collection of fossil material at Kimmeridge Bay and to the east is prohibited, unless prior permission is granted by the Smedmore Estate. The landowners own a large section of coast around Kimmeridge and are rightfully concerned about collection methods often employed. Under no circumstances should visitors use geological hammers to extract fossils from the cliffs or bedrock. This is an infringement of the Dorset Fossil Collecting Code, goes against the wishes of the landowner and the area has SSSI status (Site of Special Scientific Interest) awarded to it. A better alternative is to view a spectacular range of fossils found from this vicinity, now displayed at the Etches Museum at Kimmeridge Bay, which houses specimens that most of us can only dream of finding and where they can be seen and studied, both in context and in safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe mudstones and shale of the Kimmeridge Clay extend from Brandy Bay to St. Aldhelm’s Head, in other words a large part of the east Dorset coastline. Debris falls every day and in certain weather conditions these falls can be substantial. It is a dangerous place, unless it is well understood. Always keep well away from the base of the cliffs. The higher cliffs to the east are even more dangerous than those at Kimmeridge Bay and you will certainly need a low tide to travel far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt might be that geologists or fossil collectors find the above safety advice a bit too daunting, but other locations described in this book might be considered to be less hazardous and less restrictive. Again though, we advocate the need for a well-planned visit, which takes the local terrain and tide times into consideration. As is the case with the rest of the Dorset coast, the section to the east of the county also has SSSI status and collectors should be aware that the collection of any fossil material should be from loose material (ex-situ) only. There should be strictly no hammering or digging into the bedrock or cliffs under any circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe authors take no responsibility for any activities of field parties or individuals going to the coast for their own purposes or objectives. As at other geological sites, a risk is present and the possibility of an accident, although a rare occurrence, cannot be eliminated. East of Kimmeridge Bay, the Army might well be active on the Lulworth ranges, so accessibility is often very restricted during the published firing times. Again, it will be prudent to check before setting out and to avoid disappointment. Furthermore, the Enscombe Estate, the land owners at Chapman’s Pool, do not wish for fossil collecting on their land, other than by authorised persons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOf course, taking an interest in the basic geology of the area certainly aids with the potential collection of fossils and an understanding of rock types can help locate the best sites and aid with the identification of your finds. The geology of Dorset is often complex but we hope this guide can help with overcoming some of the hurdles of finding suitable fossil-bearing locations. The east coast of Dorset is unsurpassed in the landforms which dominate the coastal scenery and even if accessibility to the beaches proves difficult, the South West Coastal Path is certainly a means by which the dramatic landscape can be taken in and enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Etches Collection Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331732422755,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2555\/9538\/products\/fossilcolleastcoast.jpg?v=1618915938"},{"product_id":"a-guide-to-fossil-collecting-in-england-wales","title":"A Guide to Fossil Collecting in England \u0026 Wales","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eby Steve Snowball and Craig Chapman\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSiri Scientific Press (2017) 978-0-9929979-9-1 RRP £18.00\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e288 pp, 210 x 148 mm, soft cover, 500+ colour photographs \u0026amp; illustrations\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDown to Earth Magazine, February 2018 (Number 102, page 32 – snippets):\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e… this book will be a welcome addition for many in the wider amateur geological community. 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Galleries\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBibliography – Books\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBibliography – Useful Websites\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Etches Collection Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331739172963,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2555\/9538\/products\/fossilcollengwales.jpg?v=1618916119"},{"product_id":"the-kimmeridgians-by-david-joan-brachi","title":"The Kimmeridgians by David \u0026 Joan Brachi","description":"\u003cp\u003e'The Kimmeridgians' is a fascinating and original book on the history of Kimmeridge, with much information never published before.  It gives a special insight to the life and livelihoods of the people living in this small coastal Purbeck village from pre-Roman times to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Brachi did most of the original groundwork for this book before he died in 1983.  He had always had a keen interest om archaeology from childhood, especially when staying at his great aunt's house at Worbarrow Bay where he made Roman discoveries nearby on Flowers Barrow, along with studies on the geology and weather in the area.  Both David and Joan worked at the Allied Central Interpretation Unit at Medmenham during the war, but strangely did not actually meet until a cub rally in 1945.  After their marriage in 1946, they settled in Hull, David taking a post as a lecturer in the geography department at the University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid and Joan holidayed in Dorset regularly, getting as close as they could to David's old family home at Worbarrow (then in the Army firing ranges) and in the early 1950's had the opportunity to buy one of the redundant coastguard cottages at Kimmeridge.  From then on, they rarely went anywhere else, coming south with their four sons during the school and university vacations two or three times a year.  During these years David continued to explore the history and archaeology of the area, making new discoveries of some of the Kimmeridge industries that had come and gone over the centuries.  David and Joan retired to Kimmeridge in the mid 1970's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter David's death, Joan took over the compiling of this book with encouragement from family, friends and present day 'Kimmeridgians' along with special support from late Major John Mansel; his enouragement and the loan of many private family documents has helped make this an essential read for anyone who knows Kimmeridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll profits from the sale of this new edition will go to the Kimmeridge Village Hall and The Etches Collection Museum\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Etches Collection Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39370941726819,"sku":"10","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2555\/9538\/products\/kimmeridgians1.jpg?v=1620734889"},{"product_id":"dean-lomax-locked-in-time-animal-behaviour-unearthed-in-50-extraordinary-fossils","title":"Dean Lomax 'Locked in Time' - Animal Behaviour Unearthed in 50 Extraordinary Fossils","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFossils allow us to picture the forms of life that inhabited the earth eons ago. But we long to know more: how did these animals actually behave? We are fascinated by the daily lives of our fellow creatures―how they reproduce and raise their young, how they hunt their prey or elude their predators, and more. What would it be like to see prehistoric animals as they lived and breathed?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom dinosaurs fighting to their deaths to elephant-sized burrowing ground sloths, this book takes readers on a global journey deep into the earth’s past. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocked in Time\u003c\/em\u003e showcases fifty of the most astonishing fossils ever found, brought together in five fascinating chapters that offer an unprecedented glimpse at the real-life behaviors of prehistoric animals. Dean R. Lomax examines the extraordinary direct evidence of fossils captured in the midst of everyday action, such as dinosaurs sitting on their eggs like birds, Jurassic flies preserved while mating, a \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eT. rex\u003c\/em\u003e infected by parasites. Each fossil, he reveals, tells a unique story about prehistoric life. Many recall behaviors typical of animals familiar to us today, evoking the chain of evolution that links all living things to their distant ancestors. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocked in Time\u003c\/em\u003e allows us to see that fossils are not just inanimate objects: they can record the life stories of creatures as fully alive as any today. Striking and scientifically rigorous illustrations by renowned paleoartist Bob Nicholls bring these breathtaking moments to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the paperback edition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Etches Collection Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39577843040355,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2555\/9538\/products\/LockedInTime.jpg?v=1765455235"},{"product_id":"a-guide-to-fossil-collecting-on-the-south-dorset-coast","title":"A Guide to Fossil Collecting on the South Dorset Coast","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eby Steve Snowball and Craig Chivers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith prehistoric life and scene reconstructions by Andreas Kurpisz\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSiri Scientific Press (1 March, 2020) 978-0-9957496-8-9 RRP £18.99\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e224 pp, 240 x 165 mm, soft cover, 300 colour photographs \u0026amp; illustrations\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEverything Dinosaur Blog,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.everythingdinosaur.co.uk\/blog\/_archives\/2020\/03\/04\/fossil-collecting-on-the-south-dorset-coast-book-review.html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/blog.everythingdinosaur.co.uk\/blog\/_archives\/2020\/03\/04\/fossil-collecting-on-the-south-dorset-coast-book-review.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMarch 2020\u003c\/a\u003e: \"Providing a guide to this beautiful part of the world, is a new book written by dedicated fossil collectors Steve Snowball and Craig Chivers.  Entitled\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Guide to Fossil Collecting on the South Dorset Coast\u003c\/em\u003e, this is one book that does exactly what it claims to do in the title and what an excellent read it is too! ... Following a general introduction section, outlining the importance of the “Jurassic Coast”, the reader is provided with information regarding the fossil collecting code and then schooled in the geology of the region.  The brief guide to the geology and landscapes of south Dorset then leads onto a series of chapters that provide details on excursions that can be undertaken to prospect for fossils.  Each location is beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs of the fossils that can be found and the ancient prehistoric landscapes are brought to life by Andreas Kurpisz, from a shallow sea with an oyster reef to a herd of brachiosaurs wandering across what would eventually become part of the Purbeck Formation.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Guide to Fossil Collecting on the South Dorset Coast\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides a comprehensive overview on fossil collecting opportunities along the coast of  southern Dorset, it is essential reading for fossil collectors and for those wishing to explore eastwards along the “Jurassic Coast” from Burton Bradstock.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeposits Magazine (2020): Throughout the guide, it is this use of full colour illustration that makes it so enjoyable, including palaeontological illustrations by Andreas Kurpisz, that are both lovely to look at, but also scientific hypotheses about how the environments might have looked, given current palaeontological knowledge. The guide also sets out the geology of the South Dorset succession and then sets out six geological excursions to be followed by the reader, for example, on the Isle of Portland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the back cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the second in a series of guides on the safe and responsible collection of fossils along the coast of Dorset. This sumptuously illustrated book, in full colour throughout, focusses on the central section of the coast, extending from the start of the Fleet lagoon and then eastwards to the Chalk headland of White Nothe at Ringstead Bay.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll information on the geology and fossil exposures is fully up-to-date, with stunning photographs throughout of the beautiful coastal landscape and the fossils to be found there. 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This book again reflects their considerable experience, in both the collection and preservation of fossils, found in the area in which they live.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eACKNOWLEDGEMENTS                        \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFOREWORD BY THE AUTHORS\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e                    \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1. INTRODUCING THE SOUTH DORSET COAST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    A World Heritage Site    \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    The Eroding \u0026amp; Protected Coast\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. FOSSIL COLLECTING CODE OF CONDUCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e                \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. THE SOUTH DORSET SUCCESSION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Geology \u0026amp; Landscape: An Overview\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Making Sense of the Fossil Record\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    The Jurassic Period\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    The Cretaceous Period\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4. FOSSIL COLLECTING EXCURSIONS IN SOUTH DORSET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEXCURSIONS ON THE FLEET LAGOON\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    West Fleet to Tidmoor Cove\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Fuller’s Earth Formation, Forest Marble Formation\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Cornbrash Formation, Oxford Clay Formation\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEXCURSIONS AROUND FERRYBRIDGE \u0026amp; PORTLAND HARBOUR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Harbour Mouth to Nothe Castle\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Kimmeridge Clay Formation, Corallian Group\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEXCURSIONS AROUND BOWLEAZE COVE, REDCLIFF POINT\u0026amp; BLACK HEAD\u003c\/em\u003e    \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Oxford Clay Formation, Corallian Group, Gault Formation\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e        \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    EXCURSIONS AROUND OSMINGTON MILLS  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Corallian Group, Kimmeridge Clay Formation, Gault Formation\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e        \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    EXCURSIONS AROUND RINGSTEAD BA\u003c\/em\u003eY        \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Kimmeridge Clay Formation, Gault Formation,\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Upper Greensand Formation, Grey Chalk Subgroup\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    White Chalk Subgroup\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEXCURSIONS ON THE ISLE OF PORTLAND\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Kimmeridge Clay Formation, Portland Sand Formation,\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Portland Stone Formation, Purbeck Limestone Group    \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e        \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5. ABOUT THE AUTHORS                                \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6. INDEX OF PHOTOGRAPHS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7. BIBLIOGRAPHY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForeword by the authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe opportunities for the collection and study of fossils along the coast of Dorset are boundless. The Jurassic Coast, comprised of sedimentary rocks from the Triassic (found just across the border in East Devon), the Jurassic and the Cretaceous periods, is famed for its remarkable fossils and its breath-taking scenery. Thousands of visitors flock to the region annually, to experience fossil collecting (perhaps for the first time) and to take in the splendour of the magnificent coastal scenery. This book focuses entirely on the southern, central section of the coast, where Weymouth is the dominant seaside town, with its glorious sandy beach, bustling Georgian promenade and holiday tourist facilities. The area around Weymouth is no less favourable to the fossil collector but has neither the reputation, nor the popularity of Lyme Regis or Charmouth, to the west of the county. However, it is a fascinating area for the geologist and fossil collector alike, with an astounding variety of rock types present and from which a good range of fossils can be found.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWalking westwards along the Jurassic Coast is a journey back in time. The early Jurassic rocks displayed in the west of Dorset are entirely of marine origin, whereas the rocks towards the east begin to display evidence of changes to the environments and conditions under which they were formed; shallower seas, lakes and lagoons were very much part of late Jurassic Britain.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn keeping with the rest of the Jurassic Coast, the sites in the southern section are protected by SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) status, thus allowing future generations to enjoy and to collect from this remarkable coastline. Responsible collecting is encouraged and the rule of no digging or directly hammering into the bed rock applies here and as equally as it does anywhere along this World Heritage Site. It is essential to follow the fossil collecting code of practice, which emphasises both the safe and responsible collection of fossils. The relentless action of the sea not only shapes the Dorset coastal scenery, it also acts as the means by which fossils are regularly washed out of the rocks. Collection of fossils from loose material is essential and in any case, a good pair of eyes rather than picks, spades and hammers will find the fossils.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis section of coast has no association with Mary Anning or the famed marine reptile skeletons from the county’s western section. 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It is also worth owning just to admire the pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEverything Dinosaur Blog:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAt a conference in a rather chilly Helsinki held seventeen years ago this week, delegates of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), confirmed that World Heritage Site status would be conferred upon a 95-mile stretch of the coastline of southern England covering the east Devon and Dorset coast.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the minutes of the conference, the reason for this award was recorded:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“The Dorset and East Devon Coast provides an almost continuous sequence of Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous rock formations spanning the Mesozoic Era, documenting approximately 185 million years of Earth history.  It also includes a range of internationally important fossil localities – vertebrate and invertebrate, marine and terrestrial – which have produced well-preserved and diverse evidence of life during Mesozoic times.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHowever, this description does not convey the true majesty of this location, nor does it provide a sense of awe that this part of the British Isles inspires in so many people.  Neither does it do justice to the simple pleasure of finding a fossil, gazing at it and realising that you are the first living creature in 180 million years to set eyes upon the petrified remains of what was once another inhabitant of our planet.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThen a book is published, a book that provides a sense of the stunning natural landscape, a book that transports the reader back in time, a book that conveys the sense of excitement and achievement associated with fossil collecting – “A Guide to Fossil Collecting on the West Dorset Coast” – does all this and more.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrawing on their detailed knowledge of fossil collecting, Craig and Steve describe what to look for and where to find an array of fossil specimens along this part of the “Jurassic Coast”.  The landscape is vividly portrayed and the book provides a handy, rucksack-sized reference for fossil collectors, whether seasoned professionals or first time visitors to Dorset. The Book is Filled with Stunning Photographs of Fossil Discoveries.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTalented palaeoartist Andreas Kurpisz provides readers with digital reconstructions of ancient environments and brings to life the fossil specimens, showing them as living creatures interacting with other prehistoric animals in a series of Jurassic landscapes and seascapes.  These reconstructions help to document the changing environments that are now preserved within the imposing cliffs of this remarkable part of the British coastline.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the back cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a guide on the safe and responsible collection of fossils along the beautiful and often wild section of West Dorset’s Jurassic Coast.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis sumptuously illustrated book, in full colour throughout, provides invaluable advice for the fossil collector. It contains up-to-date information regarding the geology, the exposures and the fossils themselves, making this a ‘must-have’ guide to browse through at leisure, or as an invaluable aid to any forthcoming field trip to the many locations that are so vividly described.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe landscape and fossil photographs are exquisite and often quite breath-taking, with superb reconstructions of Jurassic life by Andreas Kurpisz.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteve Snowball was the co-author of ‘A Guide to Fossil Collecting in England \u0026amp; Wales’. Craig Chivers is an experienced fossil preparator of the highest order. This book reflects their huge experiences within the area of West Dorset, in which they live and collect.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eACKNOWLEDGEMENTS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFOREWORD BY THE AUTHORS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e                    \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1. INTRODUCING THE JURASSIC COAST:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA World Heritage Site\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    The Eroding Coast\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    The Protected Coast: The West Dorset Code of Conduct\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. SHE SELLS SEA SHELLS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMary Anning and Her Legacy\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. THE WEST DORSET SUCCESSION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4. TOOLS, EQUIPMENT \u0026amp; PREPARATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5. FOSSIL COLLECTING EXCURSIONS IN WEST DORSET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEXCURSIONS AROUND LYME REGIS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Blue Lias Formation: Pinhay Bay, Chippel Bay, Monmouth Beach \u0026amp; Church Cliffs \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Charmouth Mudstone Formation: The Spittals \u0026amp; Black Ven\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEXCURSIONS AROUND CHARMOUTH\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Charmouth Mudstone Formation: East Beach, Stonebarrow \u0026amp; Broom Cliff\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e EXCURSIONS AT SEATOWN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Charmouth Mudstone Formation: Golden Cap \u0026amp; Ridge Cliff\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e EXCURSIONS AROUND EYPE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Dyrham Formation: East Ebb Cove, Thorncombe Beacon to\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Eype Mouth\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Dyrham Formation: Eype Mouth to Watton Cliff\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEXCURSIONS AROUND BURTON BRADSTOCK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Inferior Oolite Group: East Cliff, West Bay to Burton Cliff\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    \u0026amp; Cliff End, Burton Bradstock\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6. MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Charmouth Heritage Centre\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Lyme Regis Museum\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Bridport Museum\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Dinosaurland, Lyme Regis\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7. BIBLIOGRAPHY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8. ABOUT THE AUTHORS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9. INDEX OF FOSSILS ILLUSTRATED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForeword by the authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe collection of fossils along the West Dorset coast has been a fascination for over two hundred years and there’s certainly no sign of abatement. Indeed, every year and especially during the summer months, thousands of tourists visit the area. At this time of year and on a daily basis, seemingly every fossil in sight will have been picked up from the beaches along this particular stretch of the coast. By the very nature and composition of the rocks, combined with a staggeringly rapid rate of erosion, the replenishment of fossils contained within them is never in short supply. It’s a small wonder that it’s a popular place for fossil enthusiasts and during the winter months it comes into its own as a source of spectacular specimens.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe rocks here are exclusively composed of sediments laid down in marine environments of varying depths and over the course of between 166.1 to 201.3 million years ago. Mostly these are dominated by fine-grained mudrocks—clays, shales and marls—as displayed in the rocks of the Lower Lias between Lyme Regis and Seatown but are also composed of oolitic limestone, clays and sandstones shown in the majestic cliffs near Burton Bradstock.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coast is undoubtedly one of the best sources of marine Jurassic-aged fossils in the world. It’s also an area world famous for its beautiful scenery, its history and its contribution to our understanding of life in deep time. The discovery of fossil specimens, hitherto unknown, is often the raison d’être for many collectors, perhaps wishing to contribute in some small way to the filling of gaps in the fossil record. For others, it is the sheer enjoyment of finding an organism that is so incredibly old and yet so tantalisingly beautiful that it often sets them on a path to find out more about our fragile planet and its past and possibly to a lifetime hobby of fossil collecting.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis UNESCO World Heritage Site has SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) designation, which emphasises the need for care and consideration when collecting. The collector, amateur and professional alike, has to adopt a responsible approach in order to help make significant advances to the study of fossils and to demonstrate that fossil collecting is essential, especially if specimens (some of which may be of great scientific value) are to be saved from damage or destruction by the sea. Collecting offers an opportunity for people to learn about the ancient past and to contribute to our understanding of it. The discovery of new finds can only give further insight to a time that only a fertile mind might imagine and whilst it is inevitable that thousands of fossil specimens are bound to be lost to the relentless tides, the dedication of the few and the enthusiasm of the many can help to restore the delicate balance between destruction and preservation.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe hope that this book will inspire the safe and responsible collection of fossils from undoubtedly a truly beautiful part of Britain and provide an insightful read in the process.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteve Snowball \u0026amp; Craig Chivers\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2018\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Etches Collection Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39652843913315,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2555\/9538\/products\/West_Dorset_Fossil_collecting_large_9184db6f-454b-4dc7-a320-a3422ef0cf39.jpg?v=1636981996"},{"product_id":"dorsets-black-gold-by-alan-taylor-paperback","title":"Dorset's Black Gold by Alan Taylor (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eIn this book, Alan Taylor reveals that the history of Dorset's oil starts in the 1850s with attempts to extract oil and gas from mined oil shale at Kimmeridge. 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