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

Latest News

Tynwald Select Committee on Built Heritage 2022

The Society made an initial submission to the Tynwald Select Committee on Built Heritage 2022, a copy of our submission 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 XVII (Proceedings of the IoM NHAS 2019-21) was published 30th November 2021, 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 XVII (Proceedings of the IoM NHAS 2019-2021) was published 30th Npvember 2021, and has been posted to subscribing members.  More details

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

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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 PROGRAMME 2023..

Tuesday 23rd May                 The Curraghs                                 Leader John “Dog” Callister
Quoted by the leader for this evening walk “We may not get out alive” or “I’ll try not to lose too many of you”.  Wear stout footwear but not wellington boots.
Meeting Place SC366941    Curraghs Wildlife Park Car Park    for 6.30pm

Tuesday 13th June                  Larch’s Meadow                             Leader John “Dog” Callister
A short follow-up evening walk on this former, long since drained, Curragh now a privately owned meadow site of orchids including the Greater Butterfly Orchid. Walkers must keep to the pathway made through the hay.
Meeting Place  SC362973     Roadside Sandygate  - The Cronk road  for 7.00pm

 

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 bursaries will open on 1st November 2023. For more information, please see the Marshall Cubbon Student Bursaries page.