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NSHN welcomes new Heritage Researchers
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NSHN welcomes new Heritage Researchers

Last week NHSN was proud to welcome our new Heritage Researchers, Rachel Anderson and Mel Tuckett. Rachel and Mel will…

16 October 2024

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Pigeons in the North East Nature Archive
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Pigeons in the North East Nature Archive

Student Research Archivist Sasha Lawson-Frost discusses the different perspectives on pigeons we can find in the North East Nature Archive….

1 October 2024

In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt: Jesmond Dene
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In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt: Jesmond Dene

NHSN’s North East Nature Archive volunteer, Sue Vaughan, follows in the footsteps of ornithologist, Kathleen Barratt with a visit to…

4 September 2024

Stories from the Archive: The Northumbrian Sea Serpent
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Stories from the Archive: The Northumbrian Sea Serpent

Student research archivist Sasha Lawson-Frost discusses the story of a “sea serpent” from the North East Nature Archive In March…

3 September 2024

In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt: Gosforth Nature Reserve
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In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt: Gosforth Nature Reserve

North East Nature Archive Volunteer, Sue Vaughan, follows in the footsteps of ornithologist, Kathleen Barratt with a visit to Gosforth Nature Reserve…

19 June 2024

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In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt: Bolam Bog to Bolam Lake
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In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt: Bolam Bog to Bolam Lake

North East Nature Archive Volunteer, Sue Vaughan, follows in the footsteps of ornithologist, Kathleen Barratt with a wildlife-filled trip near Bolam, Northumberland…

20 May 2024

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More of Your Stories About Nature’s Cure in Time of Need
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More of Your Stories About Nature’s Cure in Time of Need

Thank you for sharing your stories! In this blog, Project Archivist Kate Guariento shares more of your stories collected so…

1 May 2024

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In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt. A Walk from Amble to Warkworth
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In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt. A Walk from Amble to Warkworth

North East Nature Archive Volunteer, Sue Vaughan, follows in the footsteps of ornithologist, Kathleen Barratt with a wildlife-filled trip along the Northumberland coast….

30 April 2024

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Stories from the North East Nature Archive: The Collections of Julia Boyd
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Stories from the North East Nature Archive: The Collections of Julia Boyd

North East Nature Archive volunteer, Maureen Flisher looks at the fascinating life of traveller and collector, Julia Boyd (1846-1892)…

31 January 2024

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Treasures of the NHSN Library Collection 2 – Pierre Belon,  L’histoire de la nature des oyseaux, 1555
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Treasures of the NHSN Library Collection 2 – Pierre Belon,  L’histoire de la nature des oyseaux, 1555

The NHSN library collection contains many rare, valuable and scientifically influential books encompassing the period from the sixteenth century to…

23 November 2023

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