We think it may prove useful and interesting to the geological student if, from time to time, we give a brief sketch of the Geology of some of the more famous localities in England, adding directions where to go, and how to work—which, to say the least, will be a great saving of time and labour, and enable those who are anxious to visit rich and instructive fields of research to make the most of perhaps only a brief holiday—a matter of no little moment in these days of almost unceasing toil.

The lovers of nature who live in the smoky atmosphere of great towns, shut up day after day in a close counting-house, enjoy a ramble amongst new or favourite haunts all the more on this account; and it matters not whether they are naturalists, geologists, artists, or merely admirers of the picturesque—the relish for their particular hobby is more keenly felt because it can be rarely indulged in, even if many difficulties stand in the way.

Few persons who have a scientific turn have unlimited time and means at their disposal; and, therefore, to the majority in such a case it is of some consequence to see as much as they can, and take the shortest route to their destination. The rapid and comparatively cheap means of transit afforded by the railway is equally available both for business and pleasure; but where science is the object, it is not always easy in a new country to find out the best and most productive places, and a few hints from any one who knows them well are invaluable.