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The Hans Sloane fossil collection at the Natural History Museum, London
Sir Hans Sloane, the Founder of the British Museum, accumulated a large number of fossilised remains of animals and plants throughout his life. His collection, including curiosities from all around the known world, was acquired by the British Government in … Continue reading
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Seeds from the London Clay
With good luck and perseverance, some beautiful fossils can be collected from the London Clay, which outcrops in the south east of England. The phosphatic remains of crustacea, fish and other, rarer vertebrates are well known, and information and images … Continue reading
Crystals and Minerals of the London Clay
I developed a passion for crystals while collecting fossils. To me, crystals don’t have to be fancy, rare or expensive to be of immense interest. Even a good specimen of the commonly encountered “fools gold” (iron pyrite, more technically referred … Continue reading
European markets mixed, Milan, Paris, London markets decline
(ANSA) – Milan, November 29 – Markets were mixed across Europe on Friday as Italy’s FTSE-Mib index fell 0.4% to 19,021 points. The yield spread between 10-year Italian bonds and the German benchmark equivalent, a barometer of Italy’s borrowing costs … Continue reading
European markets mixed, Milan and London pace declines
(ANSA) – Milan, November 22 – Markets were mixed across Europe on Friday. Milan’s FTSE-Mib index fell 0.1% to 18.822 points. The yield spread between 10-year Italian bonds and the German benchmark equivalent, a barometer of Italy’s borrowing costs in … Continue reading