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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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Announcements

SUMMER EXCURSIONS 2026

South Barrule plantation
Leader - Peter Knowles
This evening walk will look at various aspects of the South Barrule plantation, led by the forester who was based here and responsible for implementing the Forestry Expansion Programme in the 1980s. As well as enjoying the extensive views recently revealed by the large scale clearances, we will seek the largest tree, note the disused Foxdale drinking water supply, discuss the history and management of the plantation and investigate how the Victorians sourced the energy to run mine machinery. The walk is on rough tracks which may be muddy – maximum 2 miles / 3km. There is plenty of parking in South Barrule plantation main car park. MEMBERS ONLY - BOOKING ESSENTIAL, preferably by email, contact details foot of the next page. Meet at SC 275 767 https://what3words.com/spoke.faraway.crater 54.156955, -4.642618 https://maps.app.goo.gl/VRYjmSSYGD3nPusy8

Saturday 13^th June – 2.30 pm
Lecture: Early Manx Law
Speaker – Dr Jo Wolf, University College Cork
This lecture on Language and Identity in Early Manx Law, 1417–1430 will present a reassessment of early Manx in light of new insights into the social and linguistics forces that shaped fifteenth century Manx law. Although most early Manx writing is found in seventeenth century ecclesiastical texts, the earliest fragments of the languages are found within the late medieval Irish and English legal records, as is presented in the speaker’s forthcoming book, Early Manx Law in the Anglo-Irish Tradition.
Venue: Manx Museum Lecture Theatre, Kingswood Grove / Crellin’s Hill, Douglas; refreshments after.

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 2026 bursary round are now closed. For more information, please see the Marshall Cubbon Student Bursaries page.