Welcome.
About the Club The BSCC aims to promote interest in all aspects of conchology and shell collecting and to stimulate an exchange of information and specimens.
We strongly encourage the use of good environmental practices when collecting specimens.
The BSCC was founded in 1972 and we held our first exhibition in 1976. The range of our activities is very wide, from the scientific study of living and fossil molluscs to making shell art, or collecting items depicting or made from shells. Our twice-yearly magazine Pallidula contains club news and articles written by members. Our meetings provide opportunities to display specimens to members and the general public, and it is usually possible to find an expert on any shell group to help you name your latest finds.
Wherever you are in the world, we hope that you will think of joining us.
We strongly encourage the use of good environmental practices when collecting specimens.
The BSCC was founded in 1972 and we held our first exhibition in 1976. The range of our activities is very wide, from the scientific study of living and fossil molluscs to making shell art, or collecting items depicting or made from shells. Our twice-yearly magazine Pallidula contains club news and articles written by members. Our meetings provide opportunities to display specimens to members and the general public, and it is usually possible to find an expert on any shell group to help you name your latest finds.
Wherever you are in the world, we hope that you will think of joining us.
About this website The BSCC website aims to encourage more frequent exchange of information than is possible with a biannual meeting and journal alone. For non-members, the site provides an introduction to the fascinating world of shell collecting. We hope the site will expand to cater for the needs of our members and non-members in various ways.
If you are already a member of the BSCC we hope that you will contribute to the site by submitting articles and photographs, and in any other ways you wish.
Banner shows Littorina fabalis (W. Turton, 1825) or L. obtusata (L., 1758) on seaweed. Photograph by Colin Goss
Shell News
50th Birthday Shell Show
The Club's Golden Anniversary was celebrated in style at the latest Show. For a brief report and photographs, see here.
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October Pallidula
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Return of the Chatsworth Shell Fayre
Club members and visitors returned in numbers for the Chatsworth Shell Fayre, the first held since the Covid pandemic. For a report and photos, see here.
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