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Volcanic Features of St Helena |
October 29, 2011: Dr Ian Baker - This talk is introduced by Ian Mathieson. Ian Baker has recently published The Saint Helena Volcanoes: A Guide to the Geology For Visitors and Walkers. He talked about his book and his connection with the island spanning over 40 years. Three main subjects were covered in the talk: first, the landslide which removed a three square mile area of St Helena's first volcano; second, the grey cliffs and crags crossing Sandy Bay that display the extent of the final huge magma chamber a mile or so below; third, a dozen or so curved small-scale structures that only occur on St Helena. |
49 mins |
17/11/2011 |
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The Flora of St Helena |
October 29, 2011: Dr Phil Lambdon - This talk encompassed both St Helena's endemic and more recently imported plants. This included a description of several dangerously invasive species, a description of recently rediscovered endemic species and a graphic account of the difficulties in saving the most endangered plants from extinction. This also included a 10-minute Q&A at the end of the talk chaired by Ian Mathieson |
53 mins |
09/11/2011 |
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St Helena: 1792 - 1840, the latter days of slavery |
May 21, 2011: Colin Fox - Origin of St Helena's slaves and their emancipation. This was a path strewn with difficulties for both slaves and their owners. The presentation includes an analysis of their origin, skills and numbers/value by age. |
33 mins |
08/11/2011 |
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