In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/82

Date

12 July 1840 - 29 July 1840

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

This brown leather notebook contains notes by Lyell during travels in France. …

In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/50

Date

August 1833 - August 1833

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

This brown leather notebook contains geological descriptions, identifications, daily logs, and sketches from field trips in Prussia and Bavaria. Notes are made primarily in pencil. …

In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/4

Date

May 1827 - June 1827

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

This notebook is a mix of geological observations, ruminations, and illustrations, Lyell also writes on law, society, and the church. …

In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/260

Date

27 September 1871 - 7 May 1872

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

Red leather Notebook starts at Penrith, as Lyell then travels south, via Appleby, Lancaster to Lichfield, to London then Folkestone and into France. …

In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/245

Date

6 November 1860 - March 1861

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

Teal coloured leather Notebook, the index appears at the back of the book. On this occasion, Lyell creates the index chronologically, with the dates noted first, then page numbers and subjects. …

In University Archives and Manuscripts

Identifier

Coll-203/A1/2

Date

1825 - 1826

Creator

Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist)

Description

This notebook is complete, written by Lyell in ink, and featuring diverse subjects like fine art, museums, education, reform, and notes on geological advancements from Europe.