Buried Secrets: Unearthing the Isle of Wight’s Prehistoric Past
Event date - 24th October 6pm
Book Title - A field guide to fossils and geology of the Isle of Wight.
The Isle of Wight is Britain’s dinosaur capital, a landscape where cliffs and beaches reveal a lost world beneath our feet. While dinosaurs once dominated this ancient landscape, they are only a small part of a much bigger story.
The island’s coastlines preserve around 130 million years of Earth’s history, recording changing climates, vanished seas, and extraordinary ecosystems, yielding a remarkable fossil record including dinosaurs and fossils found nowhere else on Earth!
Join palaeontologist Megan Jacobs on the 24th of October at 6pm for a talk about why this small island is one of the most important geological and palaeontological locations in the world. This will then be followed by a Q&A and Book Signing.
About the author:
Megan Jacobs is an Isle of Wight–based palaeontologist and PhD researcher at the University of Portsmouth, her work explores dinosaur footprints, pterosaurs and ichthyosaurs. Passionate about sharing the island’s prehistoric story, she co-runs Wight Coast Fossils, leading fossil walks around the Isle of Wight all year round.
Tickets include full entry to:
Tickets: £6.00 per person (adults and children). Spaces are limited, early booking is recommended due to high demand. Hosted at The Etches Collection.
This is an on-site event only, tickets provide access to the talk only, tickets to the museum will need to be purchased seperately should you wish to explore the museum. Ticket revenue will go towards rescuing the Pliosaurs body from "Attenborough and the giant sea monster"
Please arrive 15 minutes before the event it due to start. Talk to last around 45 minutes followed by a Q&A and book signing.
*All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult
See our visitors policy here: Plan your visit — The Etches Collection
You will receive a confirmation email which will be your ticket which you can either print or show digitally on the evening of the event. If you have any questions please send these to info@theetchescollection.org
If for any unforseen circumstances the event is cancelled you will be offered a refund. Tickets are otherwise non-refundable but if you have any issues with your booking please contact us with at least 48 hours notice.
