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The humble pebble, you might pick it up on a walk and skim it into the sea or enjoy the crunching sounds underfoot as you walk across the beach. Yet these humble pebbles that we interact with everyday are steeped in earth history. Their stories just bursting to be told to show them to be celebrated and so much more than the background object in our lives they so often are.
This animation of a pebble’s journey of what is now the ‘Jurassic Coast’ through time was used in 2022 to kickstart our 20th anniversary celebrations. At the end of the animation you can see a painted pebble – these were strategically placed along the coast by each of our partner organisations taking part. We encouraged you to find and photograph all of the painted pebbles and share your photos with us! Please keep sharing your photos and experiences with us: email info@jurassiccoast or send via instagram to @jurassiccoastscience
Please do not take these pebbles away, as taking pebbles from the beaches or decorating the beach pebbles yourselves can be harmful to our environment.
Discovery of the human relations to our geology were brought to you through our ambassadors, landowners, museums and visitor centres along the coast. Each month a pebble-related story was told by those who interact with people and pebbles daily.
Follow @JurassicCoastScience on Instagram to see all past videos and to continue to see regular pebble-related earth science content.
January 2022
Introducing ‘Pebbles People’ : a monthly series of videos about the human connection to geology. Geology can influence our everyday lives in ways we might not even realise and impacting our feelings about a place.
January’s question is, “What are the most common pebbles you find on the beach nearest to you?” Answered by some of the visitor centres along the Jurassic Coast.
February 2022
February’s topic is, “How have your local rocks been used? Are these natural materials used in the houses and buildings near you?”
March 2022
March’s topic is, “Pebble inspired local art and artists. How have you been creatively inspired by pebbles?”
April 2022
April’s topic is, “Hidden histories within pebbles, rocks and cliffs & favourite local fossil finds”
May 2022
May’s topic is: “Show us your decorated pebble for people to find”
June 2022
June’s topic is: “Historic uses of stone and their changes through time. What is the evidence of this in the landscape?”
July 2022
July’s topic is: “Visitors to the Jurassic Coast. Tell us your summer holiday stories relating to pebbles”
August 2022
August's topic is: "Biodiversity: tell us about the plants and animals the pebble(s) experience and help to support in your area."
September 2022
September's topic is: "Back to School: What did you learn about pebbles, fossils & rocks over the summer holidays?"
October 2022
October's topic is: "Halloween: Spooky findings in Rocks, Fossils and Folklore on the Jurassic Coast"
November 2022
November's topic is: "What are the rocks that make up the coastline closest to you?"
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