Hidden Earth 2023
The Demographics of British Caving
45 minute Lecture|Rostam Namaghi
Abstract
Have you ever wondered how many cavers there are? Have you ever wondered how many there were in 1934? What did Foot and Mouth do? Is caving growing or shrinking?
Join me for a mostly coherent ramble where I'll document my deep dive into our subculture's demographics, some surprising finds along the way and wild speculation about the future.
Don't worry if you miss it - there will be articles and papers being published in the next year, this is just a sneaky peek under the hood and holds plenty of advice on how to research!
More from 2023
Lecture|Rostam Namaghi
Thoughts on the future of 2D Cave Surveying
Lecture|Christine Grosart
Wild World: Izvor Licanke - all in the planning.
Film|Nick Thorne
GB Cave: descent of Mendip's tenth deepest cave
Lecture|Lydia De Brett
Evidence of a Past Acid-Metal Mine Pollution Event Found within a Macrotidal Estuary on Anglesey
Lecture|Andy Goddard and Rob Thomas
Recent Exploration in Northern Thailand
Lecture|Keith Edwards
How to make a successful a caving film
Lecture|Ellie Pizey
Migovec Expedition 22, 23
Lecture|Emma Porter, Mike Clayton & Team
Deep in the Levant
Lecture|Adele Ward
A sink to rising Fairy tale in Weardale.
Lecture|Martin Wright
Operation Beta - Cave diving in Peak Cavern from 1947 to 1952