london-clay – Meadow Orchard Project

London Clay and Our Local Geology

London Clay and Our Local Geology: Unearthing North London’s Ancient Landscape

Explore the fascinating geological history beneath North London’s feet—from the clay-rich soils of Highgate Wood and Meadow Orchard to the sandy Bagshot Formation capping Hampstead Heath. Discover how London Clay, formed over 50 million years ago in a subtropical sea, shaped everything from Roman pottery production to modern infrastructure like the Tube. Learn how local potters are reconnecting with these ancient materials, uncovering the story of the North London Glacial Plateau, and tracing the journey from deep marine deposits to ice age transformations. With roots in Roman heritage and the legacy of natural forces like water, ice, and time, London’s geology continues to shape art, history, and the land itself.

GoodGym @MOP 9th April 🏃‍♂️

GoodGym back for their seventh volunteering activity at MOP! Date Wednesday 9th April ’25Time 7.00 – 8.00pmFor more details https://www.goodgym.org/v3/areas/haringey Edit 29/4/25 You can now view the goodgym report here: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/reports/there-s-not-mushroom-here It’s always fun to see just how much goodgym can achieve in their hour sessions! This week our keep fit pal and general good-do-erContinue reading “GoodGym @MOP 9th April 🏃‍♂️”

GoodGym @MOP 19/3/25 🏃‍♂️

GoodGym back for their sixth volunteering activity at MOP We received an email the other week from GoodGym. A request from group coordinator Euclides for GoodGym to do a volunteering session at Meadow Orchard. Clearly the memory of spiced cider and ambient mince pies from their last session must have had an impact but toContinue reading “GoodGym @MOP 19/3/25 🏃‍♂️”