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The Pitmen Naturalists 2: Joseph Taylor (1841 -1925)
In the second instalment of a series on the unsung citizen scientists of the Northumberland coalfield, archives volunteer Maureen Flisher…
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Mr. Atkinson’s Remarkable Trees
Nick Johnson, project lead of the Northumbria Veteran Tree Project, explores the legacy of George Clayton Atkinson’s pioneering 1876 catalogue…
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Taking Wing: 1 Year as Ornithology Co-ordinator at the NHSN
From evening talks to adventurous walks, Anna Temple looks back on her first year as NHSN’s Ornithology Co-ordinator As I…
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The Pitmen Naturalists: Introduction
In a new series of blogs, NHSN Archive and Library volunteer Maureen Flisher explores the lives and work of some…
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Hidden treasures: Revisiting the Fungi Paintings of Sarah Dickson
Heritage Researcher Mel Tuckett and volunteer Alan Hart introduce one of the artistic highlights of the North East Nature Archive…
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Books, Glorious Books
A wide array of natural history books have been donated to the North East Natural History Library by Alisoun Gardner-Medwin. Find out more….
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The Wildlife Living Among Us
Celebrate North East Nature with Young Ranger, Abit Makarim. He shares how he explores his local area to find plenty of wonderful wildlife….
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Celebrating North East Nature
Celebrate North East nature with local naturalist and National Trust Ranger, Nick Wilson-Smith who shares his recent wildlife encounters….
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English Perennial Flax, by June Cleal
Local naturalist, June Cleal, shares a delightful poem inspired by the discovery of English Perennial Flax on the Hartondown Hills….
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Remembering former NHSN Chair and passionate naturalist, Derek Shannon
A former NHSN Chair and life member, Derek Shannon’s family reflect on his great contribution to natural history in the North East…