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Proceedings

Proceedings vol XII no 2 are now available –  Order Form here

All 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

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 cjbryan@manx.net or go to the Contact page for how to get in touch with specific officers  

Announcements

The 2011-2012 Winter Programme

Our next event will be:

Saturday 11th February 2012

“Archaeological Excavations at Port-y-Candas: Results and Interpretations”

With Dr Harold Mytum, Director of the University of Liverpool’s Centre for Manx Studies.

The event will be held at Manx Museum Lecture Theatre in Douglas. Starting at 2.30pm it will be followed by tea.  All are welcome, you do not need to be a member.


Winter Lectures

The full 2011-2012 programme can be downloaded here

Please note: The Presidential Lecture, “Cregneash”, to be given by Catriona Mackie is scheduled for Saturday 21st April 2012, not 1st April.


The Isle of Man Natural History & Antiquarian Society announces the publication of the long-awaited:

Rushen Abbey and the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the Isle of Man
by P J Davey and J R Roscow

Read more about this new monograph and find out how you can order a copy here.


Proceedings vol XII no 2

Proceedings vol XII no 2 are now available. Annual members receive a free copy, Life Members pay a reduced rate of £10 and Non members can purchase copies from the Honorary Librarian at £15 plus postage.  An order form can be downloaded here. Contact details for the Honorary Librarian can be found here.