Meetings

The History of Geology Group

Upcoming Meetings

Watercolour sketch of a Geological Society meeting in progress at Somerset House, probably by Henry Thomas De La Beche, c.1830. The sketch is drawn as if from behind the Presidential chair. Several geologists can be identified: seated farthest away and wearing spectacles is Henry De la Beche, next to him is Roderick Impey Murchison with John Phillips. Across the table are George Bellas Greenough, William Fitton, Charles Lyell and William Buckland. Image courtesy of the Geological Society of London

See listing below for upcoming HOGG meetings.

Members are eligible for free admission to online events.

Non-members and guests are welcome (there is a small charge).

Most other meetings/events (e.g. seminar) incur a charge to cover costs.

Members are eligible for a discount at other meetings.

Outlines and registration for meetings can be found at the HOGG Events webpage (links to external Ticket Tailor website).

Information on past meetings can be found here.

2026 Programme

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November 18 (Wednesday) HOGG AGM & Online talk: The French foundations of James Hutton’s Theory of the Earth, with Gregory Todd

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Past Meetings

Nov 2021 - The ‘Discovery’ of the Silurian: following in the footsteps of Murchison.

Jul 2021 - Geological drugs and prophylactics – discovering how knowledge of geology was used in the past to prevent disease and protect against ailments

Oct 2021 - The history of petroleum exploration: evolving technologies based on a handful of underlying principles.