The Guides
Chris is the lead guide for Fossilwise, but is sometimes helped out during peak seasons by other experienced fossil guides! You may find the other guides available to book at busy times.
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Please check the Online Bookings Timetable for their availability.
Chris Andrew
Lead Guide
MSc, PGCE
Chris has been collecting fossils for over 45 years, and has been a professional fossil guide for 25 years. Chris's tour style is chatty, easygoing and full of fun. Chris has taken tens of thousands of people out on the beaches of Lyme, including TV crews, school groups, and even some famous faces. He believes that all education should be fun and entertaining, call it ‘edutainment’ if you will.
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Chris was previously the Education Officer at Lyme Regis Museum and has a PGCE (teacher training qualification), as well as a degree in Zoology and a Masters in Museum Studies. He has also worked at Bedford Museum and Hazlemere Museum in Natural History Curation and public outreach. Whilst Chris was at Bedford Museum he discovered a new species of pliosaur, which is now named after him (look up Marmonectes candrewi!). He collects all sorts of fossils, and his favourites are the ones that have really interesting stories.
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Chris is also interested in military history, metal detecting, marine biology, wildlife, local history, and any entertaining and amusing anecdotes!
Richard Edmonds
Seasonal Guide
Richard is an experienced geologist, and was the Earth Science Manager for the Jurassic Coast. He's been leading fossil walks in Lyme Regis for over 40 years.
Dr Neville Hollingworth
Seasonal Guide
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