The Fossil Hunter

Just listenting to a track by Chris Leslie, performed by Fairport Convention: "The Fossil Hunter".

It's about Mary Anning, who lived in Lyme Regis.

I visited Lyme Regis a few weeks ago, and there was a plethora of fossil-related stuff. Took a wander through the Undercliff.

There was an exhibition in the museum in the town about the work of Mary.

Made me think about the informal economy, as Mary made a living by collecting fossils.

How could you make money as a child ?

Young children in spontaneous settlements around the world face that question every day....