Ordinary Chondrite Collection

Wold meteorite
Watercolour of the Wold meteorite, Yorkshire by Hariet Topham, 1797. Image from Sowerby Collection

Wold Cottage meteorite (detail)
The earliest surviving meteorite seen to land in the UK fell in Wold Cottage, Yorkshire, in 1795. It prompted the first serious investigation into the origin of meteorites

Wold Cottage meteorite
The earliest surviving meteorite seen to land in the UK fell in Wold Cottage, Yorkshire, in 1795. It prompted the first serious investigation into the origin of meteorites

Beardsley chondrite meteorite C016 / 5677
Beardsley chondrite meteorite. This is a type of stony meteorite that has not been altered by processes such as melting, and represents the original material that formed the asteroids

The Beardsley H5 ordinary chondrite
Beardsley fell in Kansas, U.S.A in 1929. Its fine-grained texture, with poor chondrule resolution indicate that it has experienced thermal metamorphism

Parnallee LL3. 6 ordinary chondrite
Parnallee fell in India in 1857. The cut surface clearly shows well-delineated chondrules and slightly larger clasts

Brownfield (1973) H3. 7 ordinary chondrite
This meteorite fell in Texas in 1937. It has very small chondrules, plus highly-reflective metal and sulphide grains can easily be picked out

Optical microscope image of the Parnallee (Type 3) chondrite
An optical microscope image of the Parnallee (Type 3) chondrite that has experienced little heating. The chondrules are clear and well-defined. The field of view is 5mm

The Beddgelert (H5) ordinary chondrite
Photograph of the Beddgelert (H5) ordinary chondrite, clearly showing flecks of iron-nickel metal

The Parnalle ordinary chondrite
The Parnallee ordinary chondrite, part of the Parnallee meteorite that fell in India in 1857

Textures of different chondrule types in the Etihudna (L4) ordinary chondrite (field of view 4mm)

Siena meteorite stone
One of the stones of the Siena meteorite shower, which fell over Siena, Italy in 1794

Chergach meteorite

Meteoric Stone, Wold Cottage
One of a series of 5 postcards featuring British meteorites produced and sold by the museum in the 1920s

British Meteorites, leaflet
Leaflet printed to accompany a set of 5 postcards published by the Natural History Museum in 1922

Glatton meteorite
Mr Arthur Pettifor holding the Glatton meteorite which fell in Cambridgeshire on 5th May 1991

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The Wold Cottage meteorite, also known as the Beardsley chondrite meteorite C016 / 5677, is an extraordinary specimen that has captivated scientists and enthusiasts alike. This ordinary chondrite holds secrets about our solar system's formation and evolution. Discovered in Wold Cottage, England, this celestial rock made its grand entrance from space to Earth millions of years ago. Its impact site at the Wold meteorite landing site still bears witness to this cosmic event. The intricate details of the Wold Cottage meteorite reveal a fascinating story etched within its surface. As we examine this remarkable specimen up close, we uncover a wealth of information about our universe's past. The Beardsley H5 ordinary chondrite classification places it among one of the most common types of meteorites found on our planet. Its composition provides valuable insights into the early stages of planetary formation. But there is more to discover. Let us not forget other notable examples like Parnallee LL3. 6 ordinary chondrite or Brownfield (1973) H3. 7 ordinary chondrite - each with their unique characteristics and contributions to scientific research. These seemingly "ordinary" rocks hold extraordinary significance for astronomers and geologists alike. They offer glimpses into ancient times when planets were just beginning to take shape in our solar system. So next time you gaze up at the night sky, remember that even something as seemingly mundane as an they are unlock mysteries about our cosmic origins – reminding us how truly extraordinary our universe is.