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SIR ARCHIBALD GEIKIE

In December 2007, we erected our first plaque in appreciation of Sir Archibald Geikie at Shepherd's Down, Hill Road. Sir Archibald was a famous geologist in his day, holding many positions in his distinguished career: 
1867 Director of the Geological Survey of Scotland
1871 Murchison Chair of Geology, Edinburgh University
1879 Visits and lectures in the USA
1882 Director General of the Geological Survey
1890 President of the Geological Society
1908 President of the Royal Society

In 1913 Geikie, newly appointed to the Order of Merit, retired from London to live in Haslemere in "Shepherd's Down", designed by his wife and daughters. In that year Sir Jonathan Hutchinson died, a former president of the Royal College of Surgeons and founder and owner of Haslemere Educational Museum. He left no Museum endowment and it faced closure. Geikie came to the fore and agreed to head up the management committee and to start fund raising. Under his leadership the museum prospered and moved to the premises it occupies today.

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Sir Archibald Geikie, from British Geological Survey
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from Class-book of Geology by Sir Archibald Geikie, 1898
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Sir Archibald Geikie, Werner & Son
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Geikielite, from Haslemere Educational Museum
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from The birds of Shakespeare by Sir Archibald Geikie, 1916
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from Class-book of Geology by Sir Archibald Geikie, 1898
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from Outlines of field-geology by Sir Archibald Geikie, 1876


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Click here for the Haslemere Society Blue Plaque leaflet on Shepherd's Down.

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Haslemere is a historic town of great charm. Its setting in wonderful countryside in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and its good transport links make it a much sought after place in which to live. The town is vibrant and cherished and the Society does not resist change, but seeks high standards of appropriate development and the careful planning of amenities and facilities, which are as much a concern for the Society as is conservation. The Haslemere Society has a substantial membership whose influence is widely respected.  The committee appreciates its active involvement and support.  New members are very welcome.  You can help to shape Haslemere's future by joining the Society. "

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