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RE: The Jurassic Coast Field Trip
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(edited)I find it ironic (only appropriate) that the Royal Geological Society does have a permanent exhibit both online and physical!
https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/the-library/online-exhibitions/mary-anning-and-the-geological-society/
It does mention the irony and may I say their blunder at the time...
Due to her gender, Anning was never a member of the Geological Society, however this exhibition uncovers her presence and influence in our collections through her direct and indirect relationships with our Fellows.
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Reminds me a little bit of Rosalind Franklin...although Franklin was at least a highly regarded scientist. However, most people think she deserved to share that Nobel Prize, which was given to two men.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosalind_Franklin