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Treasures of the NHSN Library: Selby’s Illustrations of British Birds
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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…

14 May 2024

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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Stories from the North East Nature Archive: Kathleen Barratt’s diaries
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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….

16 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

Stories from the North East Nature Archive: Mary Jane Hancock’s paintings
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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…

21 November 2023

Stories from the North East Archive: notebooks of David Green
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Stories from the North East Archive: notebooks of David Green

Explore the note book pages of local naturalist David Green in this latest archive blog by Project Archivist Kris McKie….

7 November 2023

New Archivist Kris Looks Forward to Hearing Your Stories
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New Archivist Kris Looks Forward to Hearing Your Stories

Discover more about the launch of our latest project, Nature’s Cure, meet out new team member and discover how you can get involved….

28 September 2023

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Nature’s Cure on the North East Coast
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Nature’s Cure on the North East Coast

Find out what the North East Coast means to local residents during times of need. When I think of the…

31 August 2023

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