Cutting edge science sits alongside important historical material, all captured and presented to the highest online standards.
What is the Lyell Collection?
The Lyell Collection is an online geoscience library developed by the Geological Society of London. It hosts over 330,000 pages of peer-reviewed content, including historic publications by Charles Lyell, alongside contemporary research journals like Geoenergy and the Journal of the Geological Society.
A Fusion of Historical Significance and Cutting-Edge Science
The Lyell Collection seamlessly integrates historical significance with modern cutting-edge scientific research. It houses a wealth of primary source materials, offering invaluable insights into the evolution of geological thought. This rich historical context is complemented by contemporary research articles, showcasing the ongoing advancements in the field and building upon the legacy of Lyell and his contemporaries.
Free Access to Charles Lyell's Legacy
In recognition of Lyell's immense contributions, all articles authored by Charles Lyell within the Lyell Collection are free to access. This invaluable resource provides unhindered access to the foundational works that shaped modern geology.
What's in the Lyell Collection
Geological Society of London Publications
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Journal of the Geological Society | Journal | JGS publishes topical, innovative and interdisciplinary research with global reach across the full range of Earth and planetary sciences. Regional geological studies of interest to our international readership are also welcomed. Each year JGS presents the ‘JGS Early Career Award' for papers published in the journal, which rewards the writing of well-written, exciting papers from early career geologists. |
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Earth Science, Systems and Society | Open Access | ES3 is dedicated to the open access publication of timely and topical research of high importance across the breadth of the geosciences. The journal has a special focus on cross-disciplinary research that showcases the relevance of geoscience to sustainability in society. |
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Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology | Journal | Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology (QJEGH) was established in 1967 to foster engineering geology research and practice. International in scope, its focus is on geology as applied to civil and environmental engineering and groundwater resource management. QJEGH publishes high-quality, authoritative, peer reviewed, international papers, addressing sustainability, climate change, energy transition, geohazards and geo-resilience, to inform academic and industry practitioners in engineering geology and hydrogeology. |
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Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis | Journal | GEEA focusses on geochemistry in mineral exploration and resource development, the application of geochemistry to environmental issues related to mining and mineral processing, and the development of methods and techniques to geochemically analyze rocks, soils, sediments, waters, and vegetation. |
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Geoenergy | Journal | Continuing the mission of its sister journal, Petroleum Geoscience, Geoenergy focuses on the publication of timely and topical research in subsurface geoscience, critical for this new era of sustainable energy. |
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Petroleum Geoscience | Journal | Petroleum Geoscience transcends disciplinary boundaries and publishes a balanced mix of articles that drives the science to enhance sustainable development covering all aspects of the petroleum system. The journal content reflects the international nature of the research. |
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Proceedings of the Yorkshire Geological Society | Journal | Traditionally the Proceedings concentrated on the geology of northern England and its neighbouring areas, however submission of papers on related topics of a more general interest is encouraged. All papers are subjected to the full scrutiny of two independent referees. |
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Scottish Journal of Geology | Journal | SJG acts as the focus for articles on all aspects of Scottish geology and geomorphology, and its contiguous areas, including the surrounding seas. |
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Geological Society, London, Special Publications | Book Series | The Society’s flagship book series, Special Publications represent a state-of-the-art treatment of their subject matter and are renowned throughout the global geoscience community for their high quality of science and production. |
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Memoirs | Book Series | The longest standing Geological Society book series, Memoirs first appeared in 1958 and are definitive treatments of their subjects by acknowledged experts in their field. |
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GeoHorizons | Open Access | GeoHorizons focuses on solution-based science that addresses the many challenges facing humanity and the environment, such as climate change, sustainable development, natural hazards and others. |
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Engineering Geology Special Publications | Book Series | A successful and popular series devoted to engineering geology and geotechnical topics, often arising from Working Party reports and activity from the Geological Society Engineering Group. |
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Energy Geoscience Conference Series | Book Series | The Energy Geoscience Conference series succeeds the former Petroleum Geology Conference series and comprises a sequence of edited and peer-reviewed volumes arising from the conferences. Oriented towards the energy transition, volumes explore understanding, technologies, lessons learned and subsurface insights across the full sphere of energy geoscience. |
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Petroleum Geology Conference Series | Book Series | The Petroleum Geology Conference series is a sequence of edited and peer-reviewed volumes arising from the prestigious London-hosted conferences. Papers, posters, animations and core photographs with commentary are featured. The principal focus is on North-West Europe. |
Transactions of the Geological Society of London
Published between 1811 and 1845, the Transactions captured the most significant Geological Communications of the period, including William Buckland describing Mary Anning’s fossils, Charles Darwin writing about his voyage on the Beagle and contributions by Sir Roderick Murchison.
Transactions of the Edinburgh Geological Society
Published in 19 volumes between 1868 and 1963, the Transactions contain over 800 articles devoted to Scottish geology.
Transactions of the Geological Society of Glasgow
Published between 1860 and 1963, the Transactions include papers by Croll, Geikei, Gregory, Holmes, Lapworth, McCallien, Thomson (later Lord Kelvin), Tyrrell, Richey and others, whose seminal works provided important geological ideas.
Journal of Micropalaeontology (1982 to 2017)
An international journal covering all aspects of microfossils and their application both in applied studies and basic research. Volumes 1-36 are included with a Lyell Collection Complete subscription.
Visit the Lyell Collection
The Society publishes books within occasional series, and also one-off titles.
- Special Reports
- Geoscience in Practice
- Geology of
- Rock-Forming Minerals
- Non-series titles
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Which journals are included in the Lyell Collection?
A: The collection includes the Journal of the Geological Society, Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Earth Science, Systems and Society (ES3), Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, Geoenergy, Petroleum Geoscience, Proceedings of the Yorkshire Geological Society and Scottish Journal of Geology.
Q: Which book series and key publications are included in the Lyell Collection?
A: The Lyell Collection includes several flagship book series: Geological Society Special Publications, Memoirs, Engineering Geology Special Publications, Petroleum Geology Conference Series, GeoHorizons and Energy Geoscience Conference Series.
Q: Are Charles Lyell’s original works free to access in the Lyell Collection?
A: Yes. All articles authored by Sir Charles Lyell within the collection are completely free to access to honour his foundational contributions to geology and the Principle of Uniformitarianism.
The Lyell Collection stands as a testament to the ground-breaking work of Charles Lyell, a renowned 19th-century geologist who had a profound impact on the field. His seminal work "Principles of Geology" revolutionised geological thought, establishing the pivotal Principle of Uniformitarianism - the idea that the Earth's present is the key to the past.
Q: How can institutions or individuals access the Lyell Collection?
A: Access is available via institutional subscriptions, Read and Publish agreements, Geological Society member logins, partner society access or pay-per-view options, contact us to find out more hello@geolsoc.org.uk.
