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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…
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Exploring the History of Lake Lodge
As part of our Gosforth Nature Reserve centenary celebrations, we explore the history of Lake Lodge, home to NHSN’s Reserve Warden…
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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…
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Treasures of the NHSN Library: Selby’s Illustrations of British Birds
Great North Museum: Hancock Library Volunteer, Ian Bower, takes a close look at yet another treasure from the NHSN collections sharing Selby’s fabulous illustrations of British birds…
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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…
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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….
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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)…
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Stories from the North East Nature Archive: Kathleen Barratt’s diaries
Explore more treasures from the North East Nature Archive with NHSN Project Archivist, Kristopher Mckie ‘…the scene itself enchanted me….
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…
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Stories from the North East Nature Archive: Mary Jane Hancock’s paintings
The landscapes of the North East inspired local naturalist, Mary Jane Hancock. Find out about how she connected with nature…