Visit to the Royal Albert Docks Extension. Saturday, October 4th, 1913 - Geologists' Association excursion
Geologists' Association Circular No. 159. Session 1913-1914. p.3-4
Visit to the Royal Albert Docks Extension. Saturday, October 4th, 1913 (Transcription from: GA Circular No. 159. Session 1913-1914. p.3-4)
DIRECTORS: A. BINNS (Resident Engineer) and G. BARROW, F.G.S.
A train leaves Liverpool Street (G.E.R.) at 2.9 p m. Return fare 11d. Another train, connecting with it, leaves Fenchurch Street at 2.24 p.m. Return fare 8d.
This excursion has been arranged in order to see the extensive temporary sections now exposed at the extension of the Royal Albert Docks.
Images
Excursion to Royal Albert Docks, October 4th 1913
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Sections in alluvium in cutting for lock.
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Sections in alluvium in cutting for lock.
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Alluvial clay and peat resting on ballast showing the ?snags? or yew trunks brought down by the old river.
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Alluvial clay and peat resting on ballast showing the ?snags? or yew trunks brought down by the old river.
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Clay filling an old creek, formerly Ham Creek.
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Clay filling an old creek, formerly Ham Creek.
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Clay filling a washout in peat.
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Sun cracks in alluvial clay exposed by mechanical digger.
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Alluvial clay showing section of tree trunk.
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Peat overlaying clay.
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Roots of plants which formed the peat, penetrating the clay.
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Roots of plants which formed the peat, penetrating the clay.
List of photographs
Excursion to Royal Albert Docks, October 4th 1913
| Page 69 | P804629 | Sections in alluvium in cutting for lock. Excursion to Royal Albert Docks, October 4th 1913. |
| Page 69 | P804630 | Sections in alluvium in cutting for lock. Excursion to Royal Albert Docks, October 4th 1913. |
| Page 69 | P804631 | Alluvial clay and peat resting on ballast showing the ?snags? or yew trunks brought down by the old river. Excursion to Royal Albert Docks, October 4th 1913. |
| Page 69 | P804632 | Alluvial clay and peat resting on ballast showing the ?snags? or yew trunks brought down by the old river. Excursion to Royal Albert Docks, October 4th 1913. |
| Page 71 | P804633 | Clay filling an old creek, formerly Ham Creek. Excursion to Royal Albert Docks, October 4th 1913. |
| Page 71 | P804634 | Clay filling an old creek, formerly Ham Creek. Excursion to Royal Albert Docks, October 4th 1913. |
| Page 71 | P804635 | Clay filling a washout in peat. Excursion to Royal Albert Docks, October 4th 1913. |
| Page 71 | P804636 | Sun cracks in alluvial clay exposed by mechanical digger. Excursion to Royal Albert Docks, October 4th 1913. |
| Page 73 | P804637 | Alluvial clay showing section of tree trunk. Excursion to Royal Albert Docks, October 4th 1913. |
| Page 73 | P804638 | Peat overlaying clay. Excursion to Royal Albert Docks, October 4th 1913. |
| Page 73 | P804639 | Roots of plants which formed the peat, penetrating the clay. Excursion to Royal Albert Docks, October 4th 1913. |
| Page 73 | P804640 | Roots of plants which formed the peat, penetrating the clay. Excursion to Royal Albert Docks, October 4th 1913. |