Palaeontological Association Review Seminar

Sea Dragons of Avalon: the early radiations of the marine reptiles and recovery from the Triassic-Jurassic faunal crisis, with special reference to Street in Somerset and the wider British record

Open to all but aimed at an adult audience of professionals or those with an amateur interest in geology, palaeontology or the history of science

DATE: Friday 31st July 2009
TIMES: 10 am to 5:30 pm
VENUE: Strode Theatre, Church Road, Street, Somerset, UK

This seminar will be an up-to-date reassessment of Street's geology, fossil marine reptiles and their evolutionary importance. A visit is planned to the Gillett Collection by kind courtesy the Alfred Gillett Trust. A field outing to see some of the remaining historical quarries, the local scenery and its relation to geological structure will take place on Saturday 1st August

Booking essential: fee £35 (£23 for full-time students and the unwaged) includes refreshments and a light lunch, and free entry to the Thursday evening lecture (see below), providing this is indicated at the time of booking; a small additional charge of £7.50 will be made for the Saturday field trip

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Enquiries or more detailed information:
e-mail: street2009@palass.org
By post: Dr Leslie Noè, Curator of Natural Science (PalAss Street Seminar), Thinktank, the Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG.
Please include your name and address
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Public Lecture

Street the Ichthyosaur Town: Street's town symbol, the Ichthyosaur two centuries since its discovery

DATE: Thursday 30th July 2009
START TIME: 7:30 pm
VENUE: Strode Theatre, Church Road, Street, Somerset, UK

Open to all
Presented by world renowned ichthyosaur expert
Professor Ryosuke Motani, The University of California, USA

Talk details:
A lizard-like reptile invaded the oceans about 245 million years ago in the Triassic period and gave rise to fish-shaped descendants called ichthyosaurs or 'fish-lizards' which lived during the Age of the Dinosaurs. These strange creatures were first reported about two centuries ago, largely based on the fossils which made Street and Lyme Regis famous during the early 19th Century. This lecture provides an accessible modern overview of our understanding of these intriguing animals, including some amazing features such as the largest eyes of any known backboned animal.
Ticket Price: £3.00 for adults, £2.00 for children and concessions; FREE to those booked on the Friday seminar, provided this is indicated at the time of booking

Enquiries or more detailed information:
e-mail: street2009@palass.org
By post: Dr Leslie Noè, Curator of Natural Science (PalAss Street Seminar), Thinktank, the Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG.
Please include your name and address