‘Walk-on Map’ shown to members

As part of the William Smith celebration lectures, YPS members and friends were able to view the final concept drawing of the William Smith ‘walk-on ‘ map planned for Museum Gardens.
The occasion was the YPS lecture given by John Henry of the Geological Society, the first of a series of William Smith lectures celebrating the 200th anniversary of the publication of his first geological map in 1815. It was attended by some 240 members and friends.
Smith map 1-240 Smith map 2-240
For further information on events celebrating the Bicentenary of William Smith’s pioneering map see www.geolsoc.org.uk/Events/William-Smith-Bicentenary