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1. Geologists' Association

A Charitable organization serving the interests of both amateur and professional geologists throughout the breadth of the United Kingdom since 1858, the Geologists' Association has consistently promoted the study of geology and helped geologists to widen and deepen their knowledge.
http://www.geologists.org.uk/

2. Sheppey Fossils

Lower Eocene fossils of the London Clay from the Isle of Sheppey Useful links to other fossil websites.
http://www.sheppeyfossils.com

3. UKGE Limited

Specialists in earth science equipment, tools and books, geological maps, field equipment, navigation and safety wear. Provides data on fossil sites across the UK and organises field trips. Owns UK Fossils Network (listed below)
http://www.ukge.co.uk/

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4. UK Fossils Network

The UK Fossils website contains 130 geological guides, free field events, information on fossils and is dedicated to all fossil enthusiasts.
http://www.ukfossils.co.uk/

5. Mindat.org

The largest mineral database and mineralogical reference website on the internet. This site contains worldwide data on minerals, localities and other mineralogical information.
http://www.mindat.org

6. Open University Geological Society (SE Branch)

The SE branch of the OUGS is the focus for members in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. The group organises meetingsand field trips. In 2002/2003 field trips included visits to Tayvallich in Argyll, Pembrokeshire and the Forest of Dean.
http://www.ougs.org/index.php?branchcode=sea

7. Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery

Maidstone Museum, which provides the location for Kent Geologists' Group meetings, is well worth a visit. Its collection of approximately 5000 mineral specimens dates from the early nineteenth century, and there is a fine collection of fossils from Kent. In addition to a fine collection of fossils and minerals in its Geology section the museum has many other excellent exhibits. Through Richard Davis, the Honorary Natural History Librarian, KGG members have access to the reference library in the Museum. The reference library has an almost complete set of Palaeontographical Society Monographs and Proceedings of the Geologists' Association from the early 1900s to the present. http://www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk/site/site.asp?fid=0,10,21

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8. Kent RIGS Group

The Regionally Important Geological/geomorphological Sites (RIGS) project is an English Nature sponsored initiative. The Kent RIGS Group is the organisation responsible for identifying and protecting RIGS in Kent.
http://www.kentrigs.org.uk

9. Medway Fossil and Mineral Society

Founded in 1975 as the Medway Lapidary and Mineral Society (MLMS), the group has recently dropped its interest in lapidary, has changed its name and now concentrates primarily on fossils and minerals. This very active group meets every week on Wednesday and, in July each year, hosts the Medway Mineral and Fossil show at Chatham.
http://www.mlms.org.uk

10. Gault Ammonite

A website dedicated to beautifully preserved fossils of the Lower Cretaceous Albian (Gault Clay and Folkestone Beds) of Kent, England.
http://www.gaultammonite.co.uk

11. Kent and Medway Biological Records Centre (KMBRC)

The Kent and Medway Biological Records Centre (KMBRC) maintains a database of natural history data that can used by Local Authorities in the assessment of planning applications. The database is not accessible by the public but the centre will accept data records from members of the public and will provide a limited data search facility.
http://www.kmbrc.org.uk

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