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ALTHOUGH the British Speleological Society has been in existence for a brief period only, having been formed at Derby two years ago, there is evidence that the organization has fulfilled its purpose and indeed has prospered exceedingly under the presidency of Sir Arthur Keith in the announcement that it proposes to institute a museum of its own. The object of the Society is to co-ordinate the exploration and excavation of caves and potholes, and as was evident from the very successful first conference held at Buxton last year, much useful work on these lines has already been done. The Society now proposes to take over Cragdale, Settle, as its headquarters, and a museum will be formed to house photographs of underworld scenery, geological specimens, human and animal remains as well as other relics of cave man. A speleological library will also be formed and housed in the new headquarters. The second Speleological Conference and exhibition of photographs, surveys, prehistoric remains, geological specimens, etc., from British and foreign caves will be held in the University of Bristol on July 23-26. Further information can be obtained from the deputy secretary of the British Speleological Association, University College, Hull. On July 27-August 8, there will be a conducted tour to some of the more important caves in Germany, Austria and Czechoslovakia. Further information can be obtained from Mr. C. R. Hewer, Tallin, Kiriku Poik 4, Estonia.
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British Speleological Society. Nature 139, 919 (1937). https://doi.org/10.1038/139919b0
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