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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

Tuesday 6^th August – 7.00 pm

Douglas Head proposed Conservation Area

Leaders – Charles Guard and David Wertheim

Parking on Head Road and meet at the Douglas Head turning circle (in front of Manx Radio) SC 389 747
https://what3words.com/digs.shared.fund

Saturday 7^th September – 11.00 am

Manx Bird Life Reserve

Leader - David Andrews, MBL Reserves Manager

MEMBERS ONLY

Manx Bird Life (MBL) is engaged in a long-term restoration project to transform a once bleak industrial landscape into a thriving new refuge for Manx wildlife at their site near the Point of Ayre. Their aim is to create a refuge for wildlife that can also be enjoyed by people, offering a diverse mix of habitat including freshwater lagoons, shallow ponds and mixed areas of dry scrub. Ongoing development of the site and Health & Safety considerations means that (currently) there is no open public access to the site. Join us as we get an opportunity to preview this very special location and learn how the MBL is working to enhance the habitat for populations of breeding and wintering wildlife that will be unique within the Island’s landscape. Suitable footwear is advised for a level walk over moderate terrain. Binoculars would be useful if you have them.

Meet at the Manx Bird Life Point of Ayre National Reserve NX 461 044

https://what3words.com/sonar.hourglass.novice

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.