No Curator of Geology at Bristol Museum??

Did you realise that no geological curator has been appointed since the departure of Dr. Tim Ewin, despite the fact that Bristol’s geological collection is the sixth largest Museum collection in Britain?
Until now, the Museum has had a specialist Geology Curator for about 180 years. Bristol’s excellence in the preparation and display of fossil vertebrates has continued down to the present day. This is acknowledged internationally. Accessions include one of the most complete Pliosaurs ever discovered, the oldest Stegosaur ever discovered, and, recently, the best preserved dinosaur (Scelidosaurus - photo) ever found in Britain. The Geology galleries are amongst the top three visitor attractions in the Museum and the material includes several National Heritage collections.
For the first time in almost two centuries, Bristol is currently without a specialist Geology Curator. Not only does the curator look after the collection but is a source of geological expertise for the public.
Send letters of protest to:-
Director Museums, Galleries and Archives
Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery
Queens Road
Bristol BS8 1RL