Richard Gibbs
Richard Gibbs, Fossil Collector
Timeline
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| 1843 | Joined Survey (Fossil Collector). 8th July. |
| 1872 | Retired. 26th January. |
| 1878 | Died January 13th. |
"The collection of the fossils of the Isle of Wight fluvio-marine deposits was conducted chiefly by Mr. Gibbs, whilst I was at work upon the beds; and to his ability and minute observation the greatest credit is due" E.F. Quote from: On the Tertiary fluvio-marine formation of the Isle of Wight by E. Forbes. London: Printed for HMSO published by Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans, 1856.
Items in the BGS Archives relating to Richard Gibbs
- Two letters in the Survey letter books relating to his retiring allowance.
- Notebook listing sites that he collected specimens