A Golden Age of Cave Exploration

A Golden Age of Cave Exploration


Celebrating 50 years of pioneering British cave exploration and science
at the Royal Geographical Society, London
To celebrate 50 years of pioneering British cave exploration and scientific research, renowned explorers of the subterranean world gathered together in December 2017 to share their discoveries and experiences during 4 days of lectures at the Royal Geographical Society, London.

On behalf of the British Caving Association and the British Cave Research Association, all 44 of these fascinating talks from around the world are now freely available to view online.

Fri 1st Dec 19:00 – 22:00
Frank Pearson (UK caves) Dick Willis (British International Caving) Howard Limbert (Vietnam) Gina Moseley (British Cave Science)
Watch lectures "Fri 1st Dec 19:00 – 22:00"
Sat 2nd Dec All Day
An outstanding collection of 15-20 minute lectures covering British exploration at home and abroad, cave science, photography, and media.
Watch lectures "Sat 2nd Dec All Day"
Sun 3rd Dec All Day
An outstanding collection of 15-20 minute lectures covering British exploration at home and abroad, cave science, photography, and media.
Watch lectures "Sun 3rd Dec All Day"
Mon 4th Dec Evening
Royal Geographical Society Fellows Lecture (Andy Eavis, Tony Waltham, Tim Atkinson and Hazel Barton). Open to RGS Fellows and members only.
Watch lectures "Mon 4th Dec Evening"

A taster of the weekend’s talks

Full lectures are available on this site and the event’s YouTube channel.

Fri 1st Dec 19:00 – 22:00
Frank Pearson (UK caves) Dick Willis (British International Caving) Howard Limbert (Vietnam) Gina Moseley (British Cave Science)
Read More "Fri 1st Dec 19:00 – 22:00"
Sat 2nd Dec All Day
An outstanding collection of 15-20 minute lectures covering British exploration at home and abroad, cave science, photography, and media.
Read More "Sat 2nd Dec All Day"
Sun 3rd Dec All Day
An outstanding collection of 15-20 minute lectures covering British exploration at home and abroad, cave science, photography, and media.
Read More "Sun 3rd Dec All Day"
Mon 4th Dec Evening
Royal Geographical Society Fellows Lecture (Andy Eavis, Tony Waltham, Tim Atkinson and Hazel Barton). Open to RGS Fellows and members only.
Read More "Mon 4th Dec Evening"