Geology books
A list of recommended books which cover the geology of the Leeds District in more detail ISBNs have been provided where possible. A hyperlink indicates the publication can be freely viewed on the Internet.
- British Regional Geology: The Pennines and adjacent areas. BGS Earthwise (2002) – A modern, fully detailed description of the geology of the Pennines area which includes the Leeds district.
- Geology of Yorkshire. Percy Kendall and Herbert Wroot, (1924)* – A historical account of the geology of Yorkshire which includes details of many possible day excursions.
- Geology of the District north and east of Leeds. Geological Survey (1950)* – A detailed description written to accompany part of the Geological Survey map of the Leeds area.
- Geology and Scenery of the countryside round Leeds and Bradford. H.C. Versey, (1948). ISBN 978-0045540020* – A description of the geology around Leeds and Bradford with suggested short excursions.
- Guide to the Building Stones of Huddersfield. – A description of the rocks seen in buildings on two walks around the Huddersfield town centre.
- The Building Stone Heritage of Leeds. Francis Dimes and Murray Mitchell, (2006). ISBN 978-1870737104 – An account of the history, nature and use of stone in Leeds as well as descriptions of those that can be seen on a number of walking routes around the City centre and in individual buildings in the outlying area.
- The Geology and Mineral Resources of Yorkshire. Yorkshire Geological Society, (1974)* – A detailed synthesis of the rocks, structures and mineral resources of the county.
- Measures for Measure. Geology and the industrial revolution. Mike Leeder, (2020). ISBN 978-1780460819 – An account of the origin of the rocks of the Carboniferous Coal Measures Group and the part they played in the industrial history of Great Britain and its impact on the landscape, economy and environment.
- Rocks and landscapes of Huddersfield. Huddersfield Geology Group, (1998) – A description of rocks, landscape and geological resources of the Huddersfield area.
- Yorkshire Geology. Paul Ensom, (2009). ISBN 978-1904349648 – A modern account of the geological evolution of Yorkshire and how this has determined landscape and human activity.
- Yorkshire Rocks – A journey through time. Richard Bell, (1996). ISBN 978-0852722695 – A guide to how the different rocks of Yorkshire were formed and their effect on landscape and human activity. Text is supported by numerous beautifully drawn illustrations.
- Yorkshire Rocks and Landscape – a field guide. Yorkshire Geological Society / BGS Earthwise, (2006). ISBN 978-1873551080 – A brief account of the geological development of Yorkshire followed by a number of excursions that illustrate it.
* These publications are currently out of print but copies may be found in local reference libraries and occasional come up for purchase on online auction or book retailer sites such as World Of Books or Abe Books.