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Australian geologists suggested a new source of jet (using the very vague and varied published jet data) I was very excited until it arrived but can confirm that this may be fossilised wood but is certainly not jet! #whitbyjet #fossilizedwood #geology Durham Archaeology Durham Earth Science

A momentous day for palaeontology, as @MaryAnningRocks unveil a wonderful statue to Mary Anning in Lyme Regis, on what would have been her 223rd birthday: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Two pieces of Whitby jet, one piece of bitumen/tar, can you tell the difference? #whitbyjet #archaeology #bitumen #palaeobotany Durham Archaeology Durham Earth Science

I’ll be discussing my Whitby jet PhD research on BBC Countryfile tomorrow at 7pm! #whitbyjet #Archaeology #gemmology #geology Durham Archaeology Durham Earth Science Whitby Museum

I’m talking at the National Association of Mining History Organisation Conference this afternoon on the subject of jet mining, there are almost certainly ghosts in our mines, but who’s? #whitbyjet #mininghistory #Archaeology #bronzeage Durham Archaeology Durham Earth Science

In case you missed me talking about my Whitby jet PhD research last night, here’s the link. The Ebor Jetworks BBC Countryfile Gem-A #whitbyjet #Archaeology Durham Archaeology Whitby Museum bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

I love jet, and one day I WILL own a beautiful piece from Sarah Caldwell Steele’s Jetworks! In the meantime, I’m looking forward to her talk! 🖤 Tickets folkloremythmagic.com/event-details/… #magic #charms #jet #occult #death

A fantastic free weekend of geology (and a little archaeology), well we can’t really separate the two in the case of #whitbyjet Durham Archaeology Durham Earth Science #Archaeology

What an amazing afternoon exploring the history and folklore of Whitby jet: charms, magic and much more, with Sarah Caldwell Steele! Thanks so much Sarah for a fascinating talk, followed by a great discussion. It was so good to have you visit the Centre! 🖤

We're so fossil-y excited for the amazing panel of speakers Yorkshire Fossil Festival next weekend - giving a huge welcome to: 💥 Professor Chris Jackson @seis_matters 💥 Dr Katie Strang Dr Katie Strang 💥 Dr Barry Lomax UoNBiosciences 💥 Sarah Caldwell Steele Sarah Caldwell Steele

Delighted to be talking about very special ‘soft rocks’ at the Hard Rock Summit 2022, Denver tomorrow. If you can’t make it I’ll be in Scarborough, UK next Sunday Yorkshire Fossil Festival #whitbyjet #Archaeology #geology Durham Archaeology Durham Earth Science #phdlife #softrocksrocktoo

I’m searching for witches (or Catholics) in the new world. Incredibly grateful to HistoricJamestowne for access to their amazing collection. I think we may be about to rewrite history! Durham Archaeology Durham Earth Science Whitby Museum #whitbyjet #archaeology #witches #counterwitchcraft

This was a fantastic event, so pleased to have participated! #whitbyjet

Possibly the finest piece of amber I’ve ever seen from the North Yorkshire coastline. Found at Saltburn recently. Just look at the colour! #amber #fossils #geology #ukfossilfind #beachfind #gemstone #yorkshire

These rare Victorian brooches bear the 1891 jet trademark. No.A.1 represents Genuine Hard Whitby jet; No.1 represents Foreign Hard Jet; No.2 is Soft Jet. If only the Romans had done this my life would be so much easier! #Archaeology #jewelleryhistory #whitbyjet Durham Archaeology

Cunningly disguised as a ‘witch bottle’ today at Hidden Charms 4. This mornings talks on witch bottles, witch posts, Clog almanacs and the like were most entertaining. Looking forwards to mummified cats this afternoon. #hiddecharms4 #witchbottles #witchposts Brian Hoggard

Scottish Iron Age oil shale working. I’m in awe! #Archaeology #IronAge #oilshales #huntarianglasgow Durham Archaeology

I was discussing Whitby jet geology, archaeology and it’s relationship to climate change today on Radio 4 ⁦Durham Archaeology⁩ ⁦Durham Earth Sciences Postgraduates⁩ #whitbyjet #archaeology #geology#gemmology #whitby #northyorkshire bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

I was very pleased to be one of two, YES TWO, speakers on the subject of jet at the Council for British Archaeology Yorkshire Symposium today. #whitbyjet #councilforbritisharchaeology #archaeology #northyorkmoors @cbayorkshire Durham Archaeology

A fun-filled couple of days filming with Matt Baker and parents for Channel 4. We talked geology, gemmology and of course, archaeology and my Durham research! #whitbyjet #archaeology #atthebench #gemmology Durham Archaeology Durham Earth Science