Herbert E. Balch

Herbert Ernest Balch (4 November 1869 – 27 May 1958) MA FSA was an English archaeologist, naturalist, caver and geologist who explored the Mendip Hills' underground labyrinths and pioneered many of the techniques used by modern cavers. Due to his success in later life there is now a street, Balch Road, named after him within the city of Wells.

Personal facts

Birth dateNovember 04, 1869
Birth place
Somerset , Wells Somerset
Date of deathMay 27, 1958
Place of death
Somerset , Wells Somerset

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