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Natural History

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Egrets, I’ve had a few!

We have become used to seeing Grey Herons fishing north of Barnes Pool but recent…

27 August 2021

Natural History Museum

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Gnaw, you are not going to believe this Beaver!

The Eurasian Beaver (Castor Fiber), part of the Rodentia order (Rodents), is a large, semi-aquatic…

13 December 2020

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So, what is the Moa?

Right so, imagine a cross between an Ostrich and an Emu, make it bigger and…

11 October 2020

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Easter Egg Hunt!

I once had to disappoint a very excited young Etonian who came into the Museum…

10 April 2019

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When is a Blackcap not a Blackcap?

Eton’s Natural History Museum in South Meadow Lane was built to hold the Thackeray Collection,…

12 February 2017

Natural History Museum

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Siskins

One of the best things I have added to my garden in recent years has…

12 February 2017

Natural History Museum

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Saving the Fourth

The College Archives tell the story of Eton. One big, ongoing story of Eton is…

04 June 2025

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