About this Event
Treasures of NHSN's North East Nature Archive (NENA)
Key Information
Speaker: Rachel Anderson, NHSN Heritage Researcher
Event length: Tuesday 18 August, 2pm - 4pm
Meet at: NHSN Council Room, Level 2, Great North Museum: Hancock
Event cost: £4 NHSN Members, £5 Non-members
About this Event
Join us for a special opportunity to explore some of the rare, curious and unique treasures held within NHSN's North East Nature Archive.
Following a brief introduction to the history of NHSN and its remarkable archive by Heritage Researcher Rachel Anderson, guests will be invited to discover a selection of fascinating items that are not usually on public display.
Highlights will include rare 16th-century herbals, exquisite 19th-century botanical watercolours, original Thomas Bewick woodblocks, and other remarkable artefacts that reveal the rich history of natural history study and recording in the North East.
This is a rare chance to get up close to extraordinary objects from NHSN's collections and uncover the stories they tell about the region's wildlife, landscapes and natural heritage.
Whether you are interested in natural history, local heritage, art, rare books, or archives, this unique event offers a fascinating glimpse into some of the hidden gems of NHSN's North East Nature Archive (NENA).
Part of the Tuesdays @ 'The Hancock' series.
Join us on Tuesdays for talks and events exploring the stories behind natural history. View more events in this series here: Tuesdays @ 'The Hancock' by NHSN Events | Eventbrite
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
GBP 4.00 to GBP 5.00
