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	[[File:NLS OSTownPlansVII 72.JPG\|800px\|Map showing location of the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street, London.]]		[[File:NLS OSTownPlansVII 72.JPG\|800px\|Map showing location of the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street, London.]]

	The edifice itself must be regarded as one of the illustrations of the main objects in view. It was designed by Mr. James Pennethorne, who, co-operating with Sir Henry De la ~~Beebe~~, endeavoured to make it, in all particulars, an illustration of the applications of Geology.		The edifice itself must be regarded as one of the illustrations of the main objects in view. It was designed by Mr. James Pennethorne, who, co-operating with Sir Henry De la Beche, endeavoured to make it, in all particulars, an illustration of the applications of Geology.
	The Piccadilly front of the Museum is constructed of Anston (Yorkshire) Dolomite or magnesian limestone, of the same kind as that employed for the exterior of the new Houses of Parliament. The Jermyn Street front is composed partly of the same stone, and partly of Suffolk bricks.		The Piccadilly front of the Museum is constructed of Anston (Yorkshire) Dolomite or magnesian limestone, of the same kind as that employed for the exterior of the new Houses of Parliament. The Jermyn Street front is composed partly of the same stone, and partly of Suffolk bricks.
	The steps at the entrance are of the red graniteerof Peterhead, and at the doorway is a slab of slate from the Penrhyn quarries of North Wales. The pavement and steps leading into the hall are of Portland stone ; the base of the sides of the vestibule is of Irish granite, the ripper portion of polished Derbyshire alabaster; and the pilasters on either side at the heads of the steps from the vestibule of the grey Peterhead granite. As all these stones have their representatives in the hall, particulars respecting them will be found under their special heads.		The steps at the entrance are of the red graniteerof Peterhead, and at the doorway is a slab of slate from the Penrhyn quarries of North Wales. The pavement and steps leading into the hall are of Portland stone ; the base of the sides of the vestibule is of Irish granite, the ripper portion of polished Derbyshire alabaster; and the pilasters on either side at the heads of the steps from the vestibule of the grey Peterhead granite. As all these stones have their representatives in the hall, particulars respecting them will be found under their special heads.

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	== The Building (From: A descriptive guide to the Museum of Practical Geology... 1867.)==		== The Building (From: A descriptive guide to the Museum of Practical Geology... 1867.)==

			[[Museum of Practical Geology - a descriptive guide (1867 edition)]]

	[Orientation: The museum sat between Jermyn Street to the south and Piccadilly to the north.]		[Orientation: The museum sat between Jermyn Street to the south and Piccadilly to the north.]

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	A series of photos of the Museum of Practical Geology can be found on [https://bgs.assetbank.app/assetbank-bgs/action/browseItems?categoryId=1679&categoryTypeId=1&cachedCriteria=1 Geoscenic]		A series of photos of the Museum of Practical Geology can be found on [https://bgs.assetbank.app/assetbank-bgs/action/browseItems?categoryId=1679&categoryTypeId=1&cachedCriteria=1 Geoscenic]

	~~[[File:NLS OSTownPlansVII 72.JPG\|800px\|Map showing location of the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street, London.]]~~

	== The Building (From: A descriptive guide to the Museum of Practical Geology... 1867.)==		== The Building (From: A descriptive guide to the Museum of Practical Geology... 1867.)==
	[Orientation: The museum sat between Jermyn Street to the south and Piccadilly to the north.]		[Orientation: The museum sat between Jermyn Street to the south and Piccadilly to the north.]

			[[File:NLS OSTownPlansVII 72.JPG\|800px\|Map showing location of the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street, London.]]

	The edifice itself must be regarded as one of the illustrations of the main objects in view. It was designed by Mr. James Pennethorne, who, co-operating with Sir Henry De la Beebe, endeavoured to make it, in all particulars, an illustration of the applications of Geology.		The edifice itself must be regarded as one of the illustrations of the main objects in view. It was designed by Mr. James Pennethorne, who, co-operating with Sir Henry De la Beebe, endeavoured to make it, in all particulars, an illustration of the applications of Geology.

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	== The Building (From: A descriptive guide to the Museum of Practical Geology... 1867.)==		== The Building (From: A descriptive guide to the Museum of Practical Geology... 1867.)==
	[Orientation: The museum sat between Jermyn Street to the south and Piccadilly to the north.]		[Orientation: The museum sat between Jermyn Street to the south and Piccadilly to the north.]

	The edifice itself must be regarded as one of the illustrations of the main objects in view. It was designed by Mr. James Pennethorne, who, co-operating with Sir Henry De la Beebe, endeavoured to make it, in all particulars, an illustration of the applications of Geology.		The edifice itself must be regarded as one of the illustrations of the main objects in view. It was designed by Mr. James Pennethorne, who, co-operating with Sir Henry De la Beebe, endeavoured to make it, in all particulars, an illustration of the applications of Geology.
	The Piccadilly front of the Museum is constructed of Anston (Yorkshire) Dolomite or magnesian limestone, of the same kind as that employed for the exterior of the new Houses of Parliament. The Jermyn Street front is composed partly of the same stone, and partly of Suffolk bricks.		The Piccadilly front of the Museum is constructed of Anston (Yorkshire) Dolomite or magnesian limestone, of the same kind as that employed for the exterior of the new Houses of Parliament. The Jermyn Street front is composed partly of the same stone, and partly of Suffolk bricks.

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	A series of photos of the Museum of Practical Geology can be found on [https://bgs.assetbank.app/assetbank-bgs/action/browseItems?categoryId=1679&categoryTypeId=1&cachedCriteria=1 Geoscenic]		A series of photos of the Museum of Practical Geology can be found on [https://bgs.assetbank.app/assetbank-bgs/action/browseItems?categoryId=1679&categoryTypeId=1&cachedCriteria=1 Geoscenic]

	[[File:NLS OSTownPlansVII 72.JPG:800px\|Map showing location of the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street, London.]]		[[File:NLS OSTownPlansVII 72.JPG\|800px\|Map showing location of the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street, London.]]

	== The Building (From: A descriptive guide to the Museum of Practical Geology... 1867.)==		== The Building (From: A descriptive guide to the Museum of Practical Geology... 1867.)==

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	A series of photos of the Museum of Practical Geology can be found on [https://bgs.assetbank.app/assetbank-bgs/action/browseItems?categoryId=1679&categoryTypeId=1&cachedCriteria=1 Geoscenic]		A series of photos of the Museum of Practical Geology can be found on [https://bgs.assetbank.app/assetbank-bgs/action/browseItems?categoryId=1679&categoryTypeId=1&cachedCriteria=1 Geoscenic]

			[[File:NLS OSTownPlansVII 72.JPG:800px\|Map showing location of the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street, London.]]

	== The Building (From: A descriptive guide to the Museum of Practical Geology... 1867.)==		== The Building (From: A descriptive guide to the Museum of Practical Geology... 1867.)==

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	== The Building (From: A descriptive guide to the Museum of Practical Geology... 1867.)==		== The Building (From: A descriptive guide to the Museum of Practical Geology... 1867.)==
			[Orientation: The museum sat between Jermyn Street to the south and Piccadilly to the north.]
	The edifice itself must be regarded as one of the illustrations of the main objects in view. It was designed by Mr. James Pennethorne, who, co-operating with Sir Henry De la Beebe, endeavoured to make it, in all particulars, an illustration of the applications of Geology.		The edifice itself must be regarded as one of the illustrations of the main objects in view. It was designed by Mr. James Pennethorne, who, co-operating with Sir Henry De la Beebe, endeavoured to make it, in all particulars, an illustration of the applications of Geology.
	The Piccadilly front of the Museum is constructed of Anston (Yorkshire) Dolomite or magnesian limestone, of the same kind as that employed for the exterior of the new Houses of Parliament. The Jermyn Street front is composed partly of the same stone, and partly of Suffolk bricks.		The Piccadilly front of the Museum is constructed of Anston (Yorkshire) Dolomite or magnesian limestone, of the same kind as that employed for the exterior of the new Houses of Parliament. The Jermyn Street front is composed partly of the same stone, and partly of Suffolk bricks.
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	Beyond the theatre in the Piccadilly front of the building is the Library of the institution, containing upwards of 15,000 volumes of books devoted to the sciences taught in the school. These are available for the use of the students of the School of Mines, and, upon special application, stating the object in view,—the books can be consulted by other inquirers. As most of the important periodicals relating to science published in this country, on the continent, and in America, are regularly received, and also the new publications bearing on the sciences taught, the number of books very rapidly increases.		Beyond the theatre in the Piccadilly front of the building is the Library of the institution, containing upwards of 15,000 volumes of books devoted to the sciences taught in the school. These are available for the use of the students of the School of Mines, and, upon special application, stating the object in view,—the books can be consulted by other inquirers. As most of the important periodicals relating to science published in this country, on the continent, and in America, are regularly received, and also the new publications bearing on the sciences taught, the number of books very rapidly increases.
	=== The Principal Floor of the Museum ===		=== The Principal Floor of the Museum ===

	In this department will be found the collection of metalliferous minerals, with illustrations of metallurgy ; the earthy minerals and their useful applications, exemplifications of the conditions under which metalliferous ores occur in nature. In fact all the principal objects which have a relation to Practical Geology will be found in this important division of the Museum.		In this department will be found the collection of metalliferous minerals, with illustrations of metallurgy ; the earthy minerals and their useful applications, exemplifications of the conditions under which metalliferous ores occur in nature. In fact all the principal objects which have a relation to Practical Geology will be found in this important division of the Museum.
	=== The Model Rooms ===		=== The Model Rooms ===

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	A series of photos of the Museum of Practical Geology can be found on [https://bgs.assetbank.app/assetbank-bgs/action/browseItems?categoryId=1679&categoryTypeId=1&cachedCriteria=1 Geoscenic]		A series of photos of the Museum of Practical Geology can be found on [https://bgs.assetbank.app/assetbank-bgs/action/browseItems?categoryId=1679&categoryTypeId=1&cachedCriteria=1 Geoscenic]

	== The Building ==		== The Building (From: A descriptive guide to the Museum of Practical Geology... 1867.)==
	The edifice itself must be regarded as one of the illustrations of the main objects in view. It was designed by Mr. James Pennethorne, who, co-operating with Sir Henry De la Beebe, endeavoured to make it, in all particulars, an illustration of the applications of Geology.		The edifice itself must be regarded as one of the illustrations of the main objects in view. It was designed by Mr. James Pennethorne, who, co-operating with Sir Henry De la Beebe, endeavoured to make it, in all particulars, an illustration of the applications of Geology.
	The Piccadilly front of the Museum is constructed of Anston (Yorkshire) Dolomite or magnesian limestone, of the same kind as that employed for the exterior of the new Houses of Parliament. The Jermyn Street front is composed partly of the same stone, and partly of Suffolk bricks.		The Piccadilly front of the Museum is constructed of Anston (Yorkshire) Dolomite or magnesian limestone, of the same kind as that employed for the exterior of the new Houses of Parliament. The Jermyn Street front is composed partly of the same stone, and partly of Suffolk bricks.

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	A series of photos of the Museum of Practical Geology can be found on [https://bgs.assetbank.app/assetbank-bgs/action/browseItems?categoryId=1679&categoryTypeId=1&cachedCriteria=1 Geoscenic]		A series of photos of the Museum of Practical Geology can be found on [https://bgs.assetbank.app/assetbank-bgs/action/browseItems?categoryId=1679&categoryTypeId=1&cachedCriteria=1 Geoscenic]

			== The Building ==
			The edifice itself must be regarded as one of the illustrations of the main objects in view. It was designed by Mr. James Pennethorne, who, co-operating with Sir Henry De la Beebe, endeavoured to make it, in all particulars, an illustration of the applications of Geology.
			The Piccadilly front of the Museum is constructed of Anston (Yorkshire) Dolomite or magnesian limestone, of the same kind as that employed for the exterior of the new Houses of Parliament. The Jermyn Street front is composed partly of the same stone, and partly of Suffolk bricks.
			The steps at the entrance are of the red graniteerof Peterhead, and at the doorway is a slab of slate from the Penrhyn quarries of North Wales. The pavement and steps leading into the hall are of Portland stone ; the base of the sides of the vestibule is of Irish granite, the ripper portion of polished Derbyshire alabaster; and the pilasters on either side at the heads of the steps from the vestibule of the grey Peterhead granite. As all these stones have their representatives in the hall, particulars respecting them will be found under their special heads.
			=== The Vestibule and Hall ===
			These are devoted to the exhibition of the building and ornamental stones of the United Kingdom, with such miscellaneous articles as could not be conveniently placed on any other floor.
			=== The Lecture Theatres ===
			The large theatre is situated immediately north of, and is entered from, the Hall. It is constructed for seating 500 persons, but on many occasions, especially when lectures are delivered to the working men, considerably more than that number have been accommodated. In this theatre most of the lectures to the several classes of the ROYAL SCHOOL of MINES are delivered ; but a smaller room on the upper floor of the building is especially devoted to certain classes.
			The session commences in October and terminates about the end of June. A prospectus and information may be obtained on application.
			=== The Library ===
			Beyond the theatre in the Piccadilly front of the building is the Library of the institution, containing upwards of 15,000 volumes of books devoted to the sciences taught in the school. These are available for the use of the students of the School of Mines, and, upon special application, stating the object in view,—the books can be consulted by other inquirers. As most of the important periodicals relating to science published in this country, on the continent, and in America, are regularly received, and also the new publications bearing on the sciences taught, the number of books very rapidly increases.
			=== The Principal Floor of the Museum ===

			In this department will be found the collection of metalliferous minerals, with illustrations of metallurgy ; the earthy minerals and their useful applications, exemplifications of the conditions under which metalliferous ores occur in nature. In fact all the principal objects which have a relation to Practical Geology will be found in this important division of the Museum.
			=== The Model Rooms ===
			At the northern end of the principal floor are two rooms which, with a small supplementary room on the lower gallery, are devoted to mining and metallurgical models. Several, however, are distributed around the principal floor of the Museum.

			A Descriptive Catalogue of the Models can be obtained in the building.

			=== The Galleries ===
			The lower and the upper galleries are devoted to scientific geology. The fossil collections will be found, commencing on the western side of the lower gallery, with the earliest forms of organization, and proceeding in an ascending order to the upper one. A Catalogue of the collection of Fossils, with an explanatory Introduction by Professor Huxley, is published. In the recesses of the upper gallery will be found a collection of British Rock specimens, of which a special catalogue is published.

			=== Geological Survey, and the Mining Record Office ===
			The Geological Survey, and the Mining Record Office will be found at the southern end of the upper gallery.
			=== The chemical and metallurgical laboratories ===
			The chemical studies, under the charge of Dr. Frankland, are conducted at the College of Chemistry in Oxford Street. The two Laboratories in the building, one on the basement, and the other at the northern end of the upper gallery, are devoted to Metallurgy under the direction of Dr. Percy.

	== Extract on the formation of the Museum of Practical Geology from: Bailey, E.B. Geological Survey of Great Britain, London T. Murby, 1952. ==		== Extract on the formation of the Museum of Practical Geology from: Bailey, E.B. Geological Survey of Great Britain, London T. Murby, 1952. ==