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Encyclopedia > British Geological Survey

The British Geological Survey is a publicly-funded body which aims to advance geoscientific knowledge of the United Kingdom landmass and its continental shelf by means of systematic surveying, monitoring and research. It was founded in 1835, making it the world's oldest national geological survey. The BGS advises the UK government on all aspects of geoscience, as well as providing impartial advice on geological matters to the public, academics and industry. 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...


The British Geological Survey has its headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire. Nottinghamshire (abbreviated Notts) is an English county in the East Midlands, which borders South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire. ...


External links

British Geological Survey homepage (http://www.bgs.ac.uk)


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British Geological Survey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (137 words)
The British Geological Survey (BGS) is a publicly-funded body which aims to advance geoscientific knowledge of the United Kingdom landmass and its continental shelf by means of systematic surveying, monitoring and research.
It was founded in 1835, making it the world's oldest national geological survey.
The British Geological Survey has its headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire and a centre in Edinburgh.
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