Latest News
Read the latest news and press releases from the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society.
Latest NewsPlanning Review Consultation
The IoM NHAS response to this consulation can be read here
Alliance for Building Conservation (ABC) / Buildings at Risk
More information on the Alliance for Building Conservation (which IoMNHAS founded) and the Buildings at Risk articles here
Isle of Man Studies
Isle of Man Studies vol XVI (Proceedings of the IoM NHAS 2017-2019) was published 5th July 2019, and has been posted to subscribing members. More details
Student Bursaries
The Society awards student bursaries of £250 each year. For more information, and details of how to apply, see the Marshall Cubbon Student Bursaries page.
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 XVI (Proceedings of the IoM NHAS 2017-2019) was published 5th July 2019, and has been posted to subscribing members. More details
Please contact the Hon Librarian for more information about ordering a copy of recent Proceedings.
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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WINTER LECTURES
Saturday 7 November
Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch - Bryony Manley, Researcher
Manx Marine Megafauna
The local species of whales, dolphins and porpoises seen in Manx waters will be described, how to identify them and where to find them.
Saturday 5 December
Dr Fenella Bazin and Ian Radcliffe
A Century of Change: trades and occupations in the parish of Ballaugh in the nineteenth century
Was nineteenth-century Ballaugh typical of other Manx rural parishes? How far was the parish self-sufficient? While most occupations met everyday needs, a few specialised businesses developed, helping to sustain the economy which had suffered because of widespread emigration in the early 1800s. Towards the end of the century the coming of the railway transformed the lives of most of the population, signalling the greatest change for many generations. These are just a few of the stories of some of the people of the mountains and plains of this northern parish.
Isle of Man Studies (Proceedings IoMNHAS) vol XVI
Isle of Man Studies volume XVI was published 5 July 2019.
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 2021 Marshal Cubbon Student Bursaries round are now open.
For more information, please see the Marshall Cubbon Student Bursaries page.