8 TIDESWELL DALE QUARRIES. 



was being written that the volcano which produced our Derbyshire 

 toadstone sprung into activity. 



These are some of the facts which a study of this quarry 

 discloses. It is greatly to be regretted that in a county so 

 geologically interesting as ours is, there are not more who 

 would take up the study. It is a reproach to the county that it 

 has not a representative geological association. There is ample 

 work for such a body. It is, however, consoling to remember that 

 the work is not wholly neglected — there are several gentlemen 

 working among us devoting themselves to the study — and it is not 

 too much to hope that before long we shall witness the fruit of 

 their labours. 





