The Geology of London

About this book

The 2nd edition of The Geology of London has added two new itineraries to the original ten Itineraries from within the M25 to provide snapshots of the rocks underlying London. It aims to cover all the rocks types that outcrop within the area. It describes all but one of the SSSIs including Harefield, Charlton, Abbey Wood, and Quaternary sites in north and east London. Chalk is described from the magnificent quarry at Riddlesdown, Croydon as well as underground at Chislehurst and Pinner. Geomorphology walks and the Geological Illustrations of Crystal Palace Park are also described. It is a multi-authored guide drawing on the best authority for the locations chosen. The original ten itineraries have been updated with new developments.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Figures

Introduction to the geology of the London area
- The Colne Valley
- Pinner Chalk Mine
- The geology of London from Hampstead Heath
- A geological walk around Trent Park
- Disused Chalk pits and overlying Thames Gravel in East London
- Charlton, Plumstead and Abbey Wood
- Chislehurst Caves, Elmstead Woods and Sundridge Park
- The ‘Geological Illustrations’ of Crystal Palace Park
- Riddlesdown Chalk Quarry and Croham Hurst near Croydon
- The Thames
- Harrow Weald Common for the Stanmore Gravel SSSI
- Braeburn Park, site of the historic Wansunt Pit SSSI

Glossary
Bibliography
Maps
Index

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