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Meet our new Student Archivist
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Meet our new Student Archivist

This week, NHSN welcomed Sasha Lawson-Frost as our new Student Archivist. Find out more about Sasha in her own words below….

16 July 2024

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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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Exploring the History of Lake Lodge
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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…

6 June 2024

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Terry Astley: A reflection of nature in poetry  
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Terry Astley: A reflection of nature in poetry  

Discover the aspirations and inspiring story of local poet, Terry Astley, in a new blog by NHSN Project Archivist, Ruth Sheldon….

5 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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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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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 in the Woods: Your Stories about ‘Nature’s Cure in Time of Need’
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Nature’s Cure in the Woods: Your Stories about ‘Nature’s Cure in Time of Need’

Dive into some of our stories collected so far for the Nature’s Cure project, starting with Nature’s Cure in the…

3 August 2023

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