Caroline & Violet Oates

This article was written by Emma Shapland & Alyssa Leeding history students at the University of Southampton who undertook a two week research internship at Gilbert White’s House & Garden to study the contribution Caroline & Violet Oates had on the legacy of Lawrence Oates.  For years, the story has

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Summer Activities At Gilbert White’s

Get into Nature If you’re looking for a holiday camp with a twist, then sign up the children to our Nature Explorer Days running from the 7th-10th August, 10.30am-3pm. From bug hunting and bird watching to art and craft to games and challenges, there’s something for everyone! Each day will

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Richard Owen, A visit to Selborne

Collections volunteer Leah Demetriou shares with us some of her research on Richard Owen and his connection with Gilbert White.  “The collection of beautiful works of nature is a work in which all of us ought to feel some pleasure. Everywhere, if we had but the inclination to examine the

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Celebrate Gilbert White’s 303rd Birthday

Join us for a day of celebrations on the 16th July. The museum’s annual celebration of Gilbert White’s birthday will see free admission to the house and gardens, as well as performances by the Hampshire Regency Dancers. Gilbert White was born in Selborne on the 18th July 1720, and became

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Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Unusual Plants Fair!

“First young swallows. Cut the first succade-melon. Grasshopper-lark sings day & night.” – Gilbert White, 4 July, 1768 Join Gilbert White’s House & Gardens in celebrating its 30th anniversary of the Unusual Plants Fair over 17th- 18th June. Following its establishment in 1992, the fair was a trailblazer in bringing

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Seeds of Change

Exploring the Seeds of Change at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens  Gilbert White’s House & Gardens is working with artist Clare Newton FRSA for the premiere of her new work Seeds of Change in this new exhibition. The exhibition which starts on the 6th June and runs till the end

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Nature Day 14th May 2023

At Nature Day children get to experience the wonders of the natural world first hand, with activities including bird spotting walks, bug hunting and pond dipping. There are also a variety of wildlife conservation organisations present helping children to discover nature through art and science. At Nature Day 2023, you

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‘A New Natural History of Selborne’ – Selborne Landscape Partnership’s Landmark Report

Photo credit: Amelia GWCT student ‘Dear Sir,—I heard many birds of several species sing last year after Midsummer, enough to prove that the summer solstice is not the period that puts a stop to the music of the woods. The yellowhammer no doubt persists with more steadiness than any other’

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The Feminine Monarchie

2023 marks the 400th anniversary of the 2nd edition of Charles Butler’s The Feminine Monarchie. Butler was a parson, grammatist, logician and is known as the father of Bee Keeping and the great great uncle of Gilbert White! Our latest display in the long corridor is a celebration of Charles Butler’s

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What’s on this Half Term

Could this be our busiest half term yet? It's a definite maybe! Here is what we have got on!     Starting off strong on the 11th & 12th February with our annual Snowdrop Weekend. For one weekend only enjoy half price entry to enjoy the coming of Spring. Our

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