born in Morecambe, pioneer in study of geology and scenery; Professor of Geology, Cambridge University; President, Geological Society of London 1904-1906; Fellow of the Royal Society.
born in Colne; chemist and geologist for Bird & Co. Calcutta. In his obituary in the Colne Times 25th November 1955, it was quoted "One of the greatest scientists this country and perhaps the world has ever produced".
