| Entry Type | Corporate |
| Corporate Name | British Geological Survey |
| Also Known As | National Environment Research Council (NERC) |
| Place | Keyworth, Nottinghamshire |
| Place | Keyworth, Nottinghamshire |
| Epithet | National Research organisation |
| Dates | 1832- |
| History | Began as the Ordnance Geological Survey and has changed its name several times. Part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and is its principal supplier of national capability in geoscience. It advances understanding of the structure, properties and processes of the solid Earth system through interdisciplinary surveys, monitoring and research for the benefit of society. It is the UK's premier provider of objective and authoritative geoscientific data, information and knowledge for wealth creation, sustainable use of natural resources, reducing risk and living with the impacts of environmental change. |
| Key Events | 1832: Founded as Ordnance Geological Survey
1835: Museum of economic geology founded in London
1839: Mining record office
1845: Geological Survey Act
1919: Transferred to government Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
1965: Act by Royal Charter, parent body created, Became Institute of Geological Sciences
1984: Becomes known as British Geological Survey |
| Address | Nicker Hill, Keyworth, Nottingham |
| Authorised Form of Name | British Geological Survey; 1832-; Began as the Ordnance Geological Survey and has changed its name several times. Part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and is its principal supplier of national capability in geoscience.It advances understanding of the structure, properties and processes of the solid Earth system through interdisciplinary surveys, monitoring and research for the benefit of society. It is the UK's premier provider of objective and authoritative geoscientific data, information and knowledge for wealth creation, sustainable use of natural resources, reducing risk and living with the impacts of environmental change. Based at Keywoth, Notts. |
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