@sianmacleod.bsky.social
Former diplomat now a trustee and volunteer for the Western Sussex Rivers Trust and Gilbert White House and Gardens. Still a musician.
If you enjoyed listening to Jenny Uglow on BBC R4 Start the Week, please do visit us at Gilbert White’s Hampshire home @gilbertwhites.bsky.social for your own journey of discovery in his natural world & beautiful landscape.
'Gilbert White wanted to write about the life and conversation of animals.'
Listen to Jenny Uglow, author of A Year with Gilbert White: The First Great Nature Writer, on Start the Week today: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002l36k
Listen to Jenny Uglow, author of A Year with Gilbert White: The First Great Nature Writer, on Start the Week today: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002l36k
October 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
If you enjoyed listening to Jenny Uglow on BBC R4 Start the Week, please do visit us at Gilbert White’s Hampshire home @gilbertwhites.bsky.social for your own journey of discovery in his natural world & beautiful landscape.
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Did you hear Jenny Uglow, the author of 'A Year with Gilbert White' on Radio 4's Start The Week this morning?
The discussion was on Maps and Gilbert White and will be on again at 9pm tonight or available on BBC Sounds.
The discussion was on Maps and Gilbert White and will be on again at 9pm tonight or available on BBC Sounds.
October 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Did you hear Jenny Uglow, the author of 'A Year with Gilbert White' on Radio 4's Start The Week this morning?
The discussion was on Maps and Gilbert White and will be on again at 9pm tonight or available on BBC Sounds.
The discussion was on Maps and Gilbert White and will be on again at 9pm tonight or available on BBC Sounds.
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After a year in the making, our new bridge in the Naturalist’s Garden is open! 🌿 Volunteer Tom cut the green ribbon, welcoming visitors to get closer to the pond’s wildlife, from newts to dragonflies. 🪷 #GilbertWhite
August 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
After a year in the making, our new bridge in the Naturalist’s Garden is open! 🌿 Volunteer Tom cut the green ribbon, welcoming visitors to get closer to the pond’s wildlife, from newts to dragonflies. 🪷 #GilbertWhite
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July 22, 1775
The swifts are so fledge before they quit the nest that they are not to be distinguished from their dams on the wing; yet from the encrease of their numbers, & from their unusual manner of clinging to walls & towers one may perceive that several are now out.
The swifts are so fledge before they quit the nest that they are not to be distinguished from their dams on the wing; yet from the encrease of their numbers, & from their unusual manner of clinging to walls & towers one may perceive that several are now out.
July 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
July 22, 1775
The swifts are so fledge before they quit the nest that they are not to be distinguished from their dams on the wing; yet from the encrease of their numbers, & from their unusual manner of clinging to walls & towers one may perceive that several are now out.
The swifts are so fledge before they quit the nest that they are not to be distinguished from their dams on the wing; yet from the encrease of their numbers, & from their unusual manner of clinging to walls & towers one may perceive that several are now out.
View from the Boardroom..…
Staff and trustees
@gilbertwhites.bsky.social
working together to inspire more journeys of discovery in the natural world
Come and visit us!
#Selborne #Hampshire #SouthDowns #NaturalHistory
Staff and trustees
@gilbertwhites.bsky.social
working together to inspire more journeys of discovery in the natural world
Come and visit us!
#Selborne #Hampshire #SouthDowns #NaturalHistory
July 18, 2025 at 6:24 AM
View from the Boardroom..…
Staff and trustees
@gilbertwhites.bsky.social
working together to inspire more journeys of discovery in the natural world
Come and visit us!
#Selborne #Hampshire #SouthDowns #NaturalHistory
Staff and trustees
@gilbertwhites.bsky.social
working together to inspire more journeys of discovery in the natural world
Come and visit us!
#Selborne #Hampshire #SouthDowns #NaturalHistory
A beautiful exhibition - and a perfect time to head for Hampshire to visit the home of The Natural History of Selborne
Our latest exhibition Gilbert White & The Book of Nature has gone off to a flying start!
Work by @sophiehackerart from her residency here at Gilbert White's House.
The exhibition is only here for a limited run so make sure you see it before the 17th August!
Work by @sophiehackerart from her residency here at Gilbert White's House.
The exhibition is only here for a limited run so make sure you see it before the 17th August!
July 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A beautiful exhibition - and a perfect time to head for Hampshire to visit the home of The Natural History of Selborne
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Plant of the Week 🌱
Hollyhocks! The garden has exploded with them.
27th July, 1783
My china-holly-hocks, after standing a year or two, lose all their fine variegated appearance, & turn to good common sorts, being double, & deeply coloured.
Hollyhocks! The garden has exploded with them.
27th July, 1783
My china-holly-hocks, after standing a year or two, lose all their fine variegated appearance, & turn to good common sorts, being double, & deeply coloured.
June 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Plant of the Week 🌱
Hollyhocks! The garden has exploded with them.
27th July, 1783
My china-holly-hocks, after standing a year or two, lose all their fine variegated appearance, & turn to good common sorts, being double, & deeply coloured.
Hollyhocks! The garden has exploded with them.
27th July, 1783
My china-holly-hocks, after standing a year or two, lose all their fine variegated appearance, & turn to good common sorts, being double, & deeply coloured.
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The schedule for Nature Day has been announced!! 🍄
We cannot wait for the 11th May!
11.15 Bird/Butterfly/Flowers Meadow walk
12.15 Spider Walk
13.15 Bug Hunt
14.15 Spider Walk
15.15 Bug hunt 2
Nature Day is our annual family fun day celebrating the natural world.
We cannot wait for the 11th May!
11.15 Bird/Butterfly/Flowers Meadow walk
12.15 Spider Walk
13.15 Bug Hunt
14.15 Spider Walk
15.15 Bug hunt 2
Nature Day is our annual family fun day celebrating the natural world.
April 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The schedule for Nature Day has been announced!! 🍄
We cannot wait for the 11th May!
11.15 Bird/Butterfly/Flowers Meadow walk
12.15 Spider Walk
13.15 Bug Hunt
14.15 Spider Walk
15.15 Bug hunt 2
Nature Day is our annual family fun day celebrating the natural world.
We cannot wait for the 11th May!
11.15 Bird/Butterfly/Flowers Meadow walk
12.15 Spider Walk
13.15 Bug Hunt
14.15 Spider Walk
15.15 Bug hunt 2
Nature Day is our annual family fun day celebrating the natural world.
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A great day launching our exhibition on Pennant, Gilbert White, and #C18th Natural History @gilbertwhites.bsky.social!
Open to visitors until the summer, and hosting plenty of linked events and a conference in the meantime
Open to visitors until the summer, and hosting plenty of linked events and a conference in the meantime
April 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
A great day launching our exhibition on Pennant, Gilbert White, and #C18th Natural History @gilbertwhites.bsky.social!
Open to visitors until the summer, and hosting plenty of linked events and a conference in the meantime
Open to visitors until the summer, and hosting plenty of linked events and a conference in the meantime
A real pleasure to welcome @chloedalton.bsky.social to the home of British natural history writing @gilbertwhites.bsky.social to talk about #WatchingNarrowly along with other fine observers #MatthewOates #SimonMartin #RogerMorgan-Grenville #PaulRodhouse #RichardMabey @littletollerbooks.bsky.social
March 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A real pleasure to welcome @chloedalton.bsky.social to the home of British natural history writing @gilbertwhites.bsky.social to talk about #WatchingNarrowly along with other fine observers #MatthewOates #SimonMartin #RogerMorgan-Grenville #PaulRodhouse #RichardMabey @littletollerbooks.bsky.social
Just two days to go to the #WatchingNarrowly book day @gilbertwhites.bsky.social
Great #naturewriting in Selborne 8 March with @chloedalton.bsky.social Richard Mabey/Adrian Cooper, Matthew Oates, Roger Morgan-Grenville, Simon Martin
Tickets on door & here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
Great #naturewriting in Selborne 8 March with @chloedalton.bsky.social Richard Mabey/Adrian Cooper, Matthew Oates, Roger Morgan-Grenville, Simon Martin
Tickets on door & here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
March 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Just two days to go to the #WatchingNarrowly book day @gilbertwhites.bsky.social
Great #naturewriting in Selborne 8 March with @chloedalton.bsky.social Richard Mabey/Adrian Cooper, Matthew Oates, Roger Morgan-Grenville, Simon Martin
Tickets on door & here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
Great #naturewriting in Selborne 8 March with @chloedalton.bsky.social Richard Mabey/Adrian Cooper, Matthew Oates, Roger Morgan-Grenville, Simon Martin
Tickets on door & here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
March 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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We are really looking forward to our Book Day on Sat!
You buy tickets for the day or individually.
10:00 Matthew Oates 🦋
11:15 Simon Martin 🐦
12:30 Chloe Dalton 🐇
14:30 Richard Mabey 🌳
15:45 Roger Morgan-Grenville 🍃
17:00 Paul Rodhouse 🐋
Book here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
You buy tickets for the day or individually.
10:00 Matthew Oates 🦋
11:15 Simon Martin 🐦
12:30 Chloe Dalton 🐇
14:30 Richard Mabey 🌳
15:45 Roger Morgan-Grenville 🍃
17:00 Paul Rodhouse 🐋
Book here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
March 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We are really looking forward to our Book Day on Sat!
You buy tickets for the day or individually.
10:00 Matthew Oates 🦋
11:15 Simon Martin 🐦
12:30 Chloe Dalton 🐇
14:30 Richard Mabey 🌳
15:45 Roger Morgan-Grenville 🍃
17:00 Paul Rodhouse 🐋
Book here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
You buy tickets for the day or individually.
10:00 Matthew Oates 🦋
11:15 Simon Martin 🐦
12:30 Chloe Dalton 🐇
14:30 Richard Mabey 🌳
15:45 Roger Morgan-Grenville 🍃
17:00 Paul Rodhouse 🐋
Book here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
Another good reason to be in beautiful Selborne @gilbertwhites.bsky.social on 8 March for our first #WatchingNarrowly natural history book day is that @chloedalton.bsky.social will be talking about the remarkable ‘Raising Hare’ @canongate.bsky.social
Tickets gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
Tickets gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
February 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Another good reason to be in beautiful Selborne @gilbertwhites.bsky.social on 8 March for our first #WatchingNarrowly natural history book day is that @chloedalton.bsky.social will be talking about the remarkable ‘Raising Hare’ @canongate.bsky.social
Tickets gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
Tickets gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
Hearing the great Richard Mabey in conversation with Adrian Cooper
@littletollerbooks.bsky.social is one of at least six good reasons to visit @gilbertwhites.bsky.social Selborne on 8 March for our first #WatchingNarrowly natural history book day
Tickets gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
@littletollerbooks.bsky.social is one of at least six good reasons to visit @gilbertwhites.bsky.social Selborne on 8 March for our first #WatchingNarrowly natural history book day
Tickets gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
February 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Hearing the great Richard Mabey in conversation with Adrian Cooper
@littletollerbooks.bsky.social is one of at least six good reasons to visit @gilbertwhites.bsky.social Selborne on 8 March for our first #WatchingNarrowly natural history book day
Tickets gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
@littletollerbooks.bsky.social is one of at least six good reasons to visit @gilbertwhites.bsky.social Selborne on 8 March for our first #WatchingNarrowly natural history book day
Tickets gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
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Watching Narrowly: a Natural History Book Day in Selborne 📚
Great news! We've just released tickets to individual talks, so if you are unable to make the full day you can pick & mix your day! 🥳
Find out more and book your ticket! gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
Great news! We've just released tickets to individual talks, so if you are unable to make the full day you can pick & mix your day! 🥳
Find out more and book your ticket! gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
February 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Watching Narrowly: a Natural History Book Day in Selborne 📚
Great news! We've just released tickets to individual talks, so if you are unable to make the full day you can pick & mix your day! 🥳
Find out more and book your ticket! gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
Great news! We've just released tickets to individual talks, so if you are unable to make the full day you can pick & mix your day! 🥳
Find out more and book your ticket! gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
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On the 8th March we will be joined by six nature writers for a one of a kind book festival.🐋
We are so pleased to welcome to the programme Professor Paul Rodhouse as he talks about his lastest book Antarctic Whaling.
Find out more: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/antarc...
We are so pleased to welcome to the programme Professor Paul Rodhouse as he talks about his lastest book Antarctic Whaling.
Find out more: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/antarc...
February 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
On the 8th March we will be joined by six nature writers for a one of a kind book festival.🐋
We are so pleased to welcome to the programme Professor Paul Rodhouse as he talks about his lastest book Antarctic Whaling.
Find out more: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/antarc...
We are so pleased to welcome to the programme Professor Paul Rodhouse as he talks about his lastest book Antarctic Whaling.
Find out more: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/antarc...
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We are looking for three people to join the Gilbert White House & Gardens Team! 🚨
We are looking for a
📱Communications Officer
✨Fundraising Officer
🙋Volunteer Co-Ordinator
#NationalLotteryHeritageFunded
For further details please see our website: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/job-opportun...
We are looking for a
📱Communications Officer
✨Fundraising Officer
🙋Volunteer Co-Ordinator
#NationalLotteryHeritageFunded
For further details please see our website: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/job-opportun...
February 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We are looking for three people to join the Gilbert White House & Gardens Team! 🚨
We are looking for a
📱Communications Officer
✨Fundraising Officer
🙋Volunteer Co-Ordinator
#NationalLotteryHeritageFunded
For further details please see our website: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/job-opportun...
We are looking for a
📱Communications Officer
✨Fundraising Officer
🙋Volunteer Co-Ordinator
#NationalLotteryHeritageFunded
For further details please see our website: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/job-opportun...
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Watching Narrowly: a Natural History Book Day in Selborne 📚
On the 8th March we will be joined by 6 nature writers for a book festival.
We will be joined by Simon Martin, curator, art historian & author of Drawn to Nature: Gilbert White & The Artists.
👉 gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
On the 8th March we will be joined by 6 nature writers for a book festival.
We will be joined by Simon Martin, curator, art historian & author of Drawn to Nature: Gilbert White & The Artists.
👉 gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
February 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Watching Narrowly: a Natural History Book Day in Selborne 📚
On the 8th March we will be joined by 6 nature writers for a book festival.
We will be joined by Simon Martin, curator, art historian & author of Drawn to Nature: Gilbert White & The Artists.
👉 gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
On the 8th March we will be joined by 6 nature writers for a book festival.
We will be joined by Simon Martin, curator, art historian & author of Drawn to Nature: Gilbert White & The Artists.
👉 gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
We are looking forward immensely to welcoming @chloedalton.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk to the home of British nature writing in #Selborne on 8 March to talk about her wonderful book in conversation with Tim O’Kelly #OneTreeBooks #WatchingNarrowly
Watching Narrowly: a Natural History Book Day in Selborne 📚
On the 8th March we will be joined by 6 nature writers, including best-selling author @chloedalton.bsky.social!
👉https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watching-narrowly-a-natural-history-book-day-in-selborne/?event_date=2025-03-08
On the 8th March we will be joined by 6 nature writers, including best-selling author @chloedalton.bsky.social!
👉https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watching-narrowly-a-natural-history-book-day-in-selborne/?event_date=2025-03-08
February 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
We are looking forward immensely to welcoming @chloedalton.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk to the home of British nature writing in #Selborne on 8 March to talk about her wonderful book in conversation with Tim O’Kelly #OneTreeBooks #WatchingNarrowly
Watching Narrowly: come to our first natural history book day @gilbertwhites.bsky.social on 8 March. Hear great writers like Richard Mabey & @chloedalton.bsky.soc & support a secure future for our work to bring visitors of all ages closer to nature. Tickets
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
January 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Watching Narrowly: come to our first natural history book day @gilbertwhites.bsky.social on 8 March. Hear great writers like Richard Mabey & @chloedalton.bsky.soc & support a secure future for our work to bring visitors of all ages closer to nature. Tickets
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/watchi...
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Final call for Papers! 🌱
The deadline for the Gilbert White Conference this June is the 3rd February! So you only have one week to submit!
👉Find out more here: www.gilbertwhite.org.uk/cfp.html
The deadline for the Gilbert White Conference this June is the 3rd February! So you only have one week to submit!
👉Find out more here: www.gilbertwhite.org.uk/cfp.html
January 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Final call for Papers! 🌱
The deadline for the Gilbert White Conference this June is the 3rd February! So you only have one week to submit!
👉Find out more here: www.gilbertwhite.org.uk/cfp.html
The deadline for the Gilbert White Conference this June is the 3rd February! So you only have one week to submit!
👉Find out more here: www.gilbertwhite.org.uk/cfp.html
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Plant of the Week 🌱
Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage) found in the Six Quarters. Did you know it can be used in the kitchen? The leaves can be used fresh or dried, folded into butter, fried in oil as a savory garnish, or finely chopped and stirred into soups and stews.
Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage) found in the Six Quarters. Did you know it can be used in the kitchen? The leaves can be used fresh or dried, folded into butter, fried in oil as a savory garnish, or finely chopped and stirred into soups and stews.
December 2, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Plant of the Week 🌱
Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage) found in the Six Quarters. Did you know it can be used in the kitchen? The leaves can be used fresh or dried, folded into butter, fried in oil as a savory garnish, or finely chopped and stirred into soups and stews.
Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage) found in the Six Quarters. Did you know it can be used in the kitchen? The leaves can be used fresh or dried, folded into butter, fried in oil as a savory garnish, or finely chopped and stirred into soups and stews.
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An eco-light trail, bracing walks and Jane Austen: how to get festive in Hampshire
An eco-light trail, bracing walks and Jane Austen: how to get festive in Hampshire
From Christmassy Regency houses and steam train rides to the best grub and places to stay, here’s how to have a high time in Hants this winter
It is raining and blowing a gale as I flash my UV torch around, searching for lights in the darkness. There, a…
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2024 at 7:16 AM
An eco-light trail, bracing walks and Jane Austen: how to get festive in Hampshire
Out and about with #WessexRiversTrust & #WesternSussexRiversTrust in the wintry sunshine along two of Hampshire’s beautiful chalk streams the Itchen & Test, as they work to restore precious natural habitat @theriverstrust.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Out and about with #WessexRiversTrust & #WesternSussexRiversTrust in the wintry sunshine along two of Hampshire’s beautiful chalk streams the Itchen & Test, as they work to restore precious natural habitat @theriverstrust.bsky.social