reading rocks
Ian JacksonGeologist and writer Ian Jackson reads a selection of stories from pages of his five books about northern rocks and their connections with our landscape ….and us. The stories of this first series – Time travelling - begin almost 500 million years ago and end with the Roman conquest of the north.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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There can’t be another short walk in the country where you can search out the fossil plants and animals from hundreds of millions of years ago including the oldest recorded amphibian footprints, walk across evidence of ancient earth... more
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This the final part of this rail journey from close to the west coast of England to the east coast, starts in Hexham and finishes in Newcastle upon Tyne. On the way there's a little discussion about geological maps and their availab... more
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We got as far as Brampton station last time. We have changed bedrock from the red Triassic sandstones of the west to 335 to 310 million year old Carboniferous strata – a repeating mix of layers of sandstone, shale, limestone and coa... more
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Our journey starts in Carlisle and heads east. In a nutshell in terms of bedrock geology we begin on rock that is around 250 million years old from the Triassic period and as we head eastward travel over progressively older rocks cr... more
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The books that Ian is taking these podcasts from are also marvellous. showing not just the wonders of the north of England, but Ian’s appreciation and expertise in them. and you get a real understanding for why it’s worth taking time to understand the geology to understand the landscape and the history of the places we love.
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Apple Podcasts | #30 | United Kingdom/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #183 |  Canada/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  Germany/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #64 |  Ireland/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Netherlands/Science/Earth Sciences |
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What is reading rocks about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A field-based geology series blends deep time with landscape history, guiding listeners along coastlines, rivers, rail routes, and upland regions of northern England. Each episode ties rock types, fossils, and geological processes to human activity—from Mesolithic sites and Roman frontier engineering to mining heritage and coastal evolution—delivering accessible storytelling that makes complex science feel tangible. A standout throughline is how place and geology shape culture, infrastructure, and everyday life, with lyrical narration and clear on-site observations that help map Earth's history onto recognizable landscapes. The format is well-suited for listeners who enjoy scientific storytelling connected to travel, local heritage, and arc... more
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