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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

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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

The programme is just being finalised, but the first two excursions are:

Tuesday 30^th April – 6.30 pm
Summerhill Glen – History, Natural History, historic reservoirs etc.
Leaders - Pat Newton and Kate Hawkins
Please park on the Promenade and make your way to the bottom of Summerhill Glen - inside the gates and up the first set of steps - for 6.30pm (suggest allowing 10 minutes to get from the Promenade to the glen entrance).
https://what3words.com/quibble.otherwise.castles

Saturday 11^th May 2024, 1.30pm
The birds of Derbyhaven and Langness
Leader - Tim Earl
The Langness peninsular together with the beaches and inter-tidal areas of Derbyhaven and Sandwick bays together form one of the most important Manx locations for wading birds and wildfowl. The peninsular is designated as an Area of Special Scientific Interest and much of the area has been designated as a bird sanctuary since 1936. Join us for a walk as we explore the foreshores either side of the isthmus in the company of Tim Earl, a renowned local bird specialist. We will be present at high tide and Tim will reveal some of the ornithological highlights of this special location. Suitable footwear is advised for a level walk over moderate terrain. Binoculars would be useful if you have them.
Meet at the Lime Kilns, Fort Island Road, Derbyhaven, SC285673
https://what3words.com/confesses.next.offers

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.