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The Society for the History of Natural History | https://shnh.org.uk/

Archives of Natural History published by Edinburgh University Press | https://www.euppublishing.com/loi/ANH
Finally! Another fantastic edition of Archives of Natural History went out.

It records two previously unpublished Darwin manuscripts, details the journey of the giant panda ‘Grandma’ to Britain in 1938, and the life of Jane Dye 📜🐼🦆

Find the full journal here 👇🏻
www.euppublishing.com/toc/anh/52/1
August 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We're delighted to say that the winner of the William T. Stearn Student Essay Prize was Theo Detweilier.

Awarded for his very well-researched essay which offers a valuable re-evaluation of the work of Henry Baker Tristram and his interpretation of mammals in the Holy Land.
August 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Our Book Prize went to three people this year! 🎉

It was awarded to Malini Roy, Cam Sharp Jones and Cheryl Tipp for Animals: Art, Science and Sound.

The book brings together artworks, printed works and wildlife sounds showcasing the greatest and strangest representations of animals on record.
August 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The SHNH Founders’ Medal this year went to David J. Mabberley!

To botanists, David hardly needs an introduction. He has produced over three hundred and fifty publications, ranging from plant ecology and systematics to the history of science and botanical illustration.
August 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We awarded the SHNH President’s Award to the ever-fantastic Caroline Cornish!

Caroline has broken new ground in revealing Kew’s colonial history, highlighting under-represented voices in Kew’s archives and collections, and increasing access and diversity in researchers using Kew’s resources.
August 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We hope you enjoy! 🙌🏼
July 27, 2025 at 7:15 AM