New Developments in the Understanding of the
Geology of Northern England and Adjacent Regions
Indoor meeting
Convened by Brian Young and Mike Rogerson
Northumbria University, Ellison Building: Ellison Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 8ST
Saturday 10th February 2024, 13.00 – 16.50 GMT
Non-members welcome!
*Advanced registration is not essential however, by registering we can have a better idea of expected attendance.
Speakers include:
Stuart Clarke, Keele University
‘Earth, Fire & Water’: New insights into the evolution of the Carboniferous succession (Alston & Stainmore Formations) of northern England
Graham Leslie, Keele University & BGS
‘Cracking’: New insights into strain partitioned within the Carboniferous strata above and below the Whin Sill in the North Pennine Orefield, Alston Block, northern England
Peter Tyler
Potential for economic zinc-lead mineralisation in the Northern Pennines: Summary of 2012-14 drill programme by Minco Exploration Ltd.
Paul Dennis, University of East Anglia
Stable and clumped isotope study of fluid processes associated with fracture fill calcites in the North Pennine Orefield
Frederick Smith, Independent Consulting geologist
Potash in Yorkshire
How to get there!
By public transport: It is a short walk from the Haymarket and Monument Metro Stations and city centre bus stations and about 15-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station. Access is from Northumberland Street and along Northumberland Road.
By Car: The closest paid parking is at the NCP car park on John Dobson Street, or the small car park in Ellison Place.