We’re incredibly saddened by the death of Chris Pearson, who died on 13 February at the age of 68. Chris served as archivist and researcher for both the Shell Grotto and the Margate Caves, and was a generous friend to many. Chris had been working on compiling and digitising the Shell Grotto archive for a number of years. Shell Grotto owner Sarah Vickery says: “Chris was an absolute treasure and something of a gift from the gods - a kind, generous and gentle soul. He just love