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Read the latest news and press releases from the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society.

Traditional Buildings of Mann

Traditional Buildings of Mann is a new initiative, which aims to encourage local communities to take a more active interest in the traditional buildings in their area. Please visit the project website, or download a copy of our leaflet, for more information about the project and for details about getting involved. You can also read about the project in an article which was published in the Isle of Man Examiner. Please join us in learning more about the Island's traditional buildings.

Isle of Man Studies

Isle of Man Studies vol XVIII (Proceedings of the IoM NHAS 2021-2022) was published 5^th July 2023, and has been posted to subscribing members. More details

Please contact the Hon Librarian for more information about ordering a copy of recent volumes.

All Publications

Welcome to the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society Website

Our objectives are the advancement of knowledge of natural history and human history and cultural development, especially in the Isle of Man and related countries.

We organise events throughout the year - excursions in the summer and lectures in the winter. Some are particularly suitable for children.

We publish many of the lectures in our Proceedings - now known as Isle of Man Studies

To learn about the Isle of Man and meet others with similar interests - JOIN US

To comment on this site or any other matter relating to the Society please email secretary@manxantiquarians.com or go to the Contact page for how to get in touch with specific officers

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Announcements

SUMMER EXCURSIONS PROGRAMME 2024

Saturday 28^th September – 2.30 pm

Bridges in the Ramsey area

Leader – Dave Martin

A level two mile walk, mostly paved but with short section on riverbank path, to look at some of the rich variety of bridges in the Ramsey area – known and obscure; wide and narrow; wood, stone and metal. Walk finishes at Ramsey Harbour.

Meet on the Glen Auldyn road by Milntown SC 437 943

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LECTURE PROGRAMME
WINTER 2024-25

Details will be published during week commencing 23^rd Sept, but the dates are as follows - all (except for the AGM) start at 2.30 pm in the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre.

Saturday 19 October 2024

Philip Pain

John de Vesci, Victor at the Battle of Ronaldsway 1275 - "Who do you think he was?”

Saturday 16 November

Terence McDonald

The Law Makers

Saturday 14 December

Cori Phillips

The Harlot next door – a history of one street in Peel

Saturday 18 January 2025

Carys Owen

Photographs of a Political Prisoner: James Brown of the Isle of Man Times

Saturday 15 February

Peter Geddes MBE

Bradda Mines

Saturday 29 March

Annual General Meeting at 2 pm

Followed by Dr Catriona Mackie

Women in Manx Politics

Alliance for Building Conservation (ABC) / Buildings at Risk

A full archive of the Buildings at Risk articles, and background information on the Alliance for Building Conservation (which IoMNHAS founded) can be found on ABC's website www.abc.org.im

Student Bursaries

Applications for the 2024 bursary round are now closed. For more information, please see the Marshall Cubbon Student Bursaries page.