Archaeology links
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Brading Roman Villa is one of the finest Roman sites in the UK. Our award winning Visitor Centre and Museum offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain from beautifully preserved mosaic floors to an extensive collection of Roman archaeology.
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Carisbrooke Castle Museum is an Accredited local history museum run by an independent Charitable Trust, sited within a medieval castle in the care of English Heritage. It was founded in 1898 by HRH Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria’s youngest daughter.
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The regional group of the Council for British Archaeology promoting and supporting archaeology in the counties of Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands.
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An independent charity, the Council for British Archaeology brings together members, supporters and partners to give archaeology a voice and safeguard it for future generations.
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Current Archaeology (CA) is the UK’s leading (and best-selling) archaeology magazine.
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The Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service provides information and advice about the historic environment of the Isle of Wight and its surrounding waters.
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A publisher, distributor and bookseller specialising in archaeology, the ancient world, landscape, heritage, art and architecture.
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The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a DCMS funded project to encourage the voluntary recording of archaeological objects found by members of the public in England and Wales.
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The Maritime Archaeology Trust is a registered charity with over 22 years’ experience in research, investigations and pioneering techniques for the study of marine cultural heritage.
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We are interested in the nature, archaeology and geology of the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England
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The Lithic Studies Society was founded in 1979 to advance the international study of lithic industries, and particularly flaked and ground artefacts.
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The Neolithic Studies Group is a loose-knit collectivity of archaeologists, mainly from Britain and the Atlantic seaboard countries of the European Union, with an interest in the Neolithic period.
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Wessex Archaeology is the trusted market leader in the provision of quality archaeological and heritage services, delivered from a UK wide network of offices.
Geology links
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BGS provides expert services and impartial advice in all areas of geoscience.
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Dinosaur Isle is Britain's first purpose built dinosaur museum and visitor attraction; based in Sandown on the Isle of Wight.
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We are interested in the nature, archaeology and geology of the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England
Local links
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Brading Roman Villa is one of the finest Roman sites in the UK. Our award winning Visitor Centre and Museum offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain from beautifully preserved mosaic floors to an extensive collection of Roman archaeology.
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Carisbrooke Castle Museum is an Accredited local history museum run by an independent Charitable Trust, sited within a medieval castle in the care of English Heritage. It was founded in 1898 by HRH Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria’s youngest daughter.
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Dinosaur Isle is Britain's first purpose built dinosaur museum and visitor attraction; based in Sandown on the Isle of Wight.
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Gift to Nature is passionate about the Isle of Wight’s wildlife, from our famous Red Squirrels to obscure tiny rare bees. Since 2002 we have created and cared for a variety of conservation sites across the Island.
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is the leading nature conservation charity in the two counties.
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The bat hospital will collect sick, injured, or bats that have strayed in to your home. The main aim of the hospital is to tend to all bats that are rescued with the intention of releasing them back into the wild.
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Portland Bird Observatory is an independent organisation in Portland, Dorset, and a UK registered charity. It caters not just for birders but for naturalists of all persuasions
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We are interested in the nature, archaeology and geology of the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England
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A charity that works to preserve and protect historic places and spaces — for ever, for everyone.
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Wight Nature Fund (WNF) was set up in 1990 to purchase and manage land for nature conservation and for people.
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Wight Squirrel Project was founded and is currently managed, voluntarily, by Helen Butler BSc MBE, the Isle of Wight's leading Red Squirrel expert.
Natural history & conservation links
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BWARS is the national society dedicated to studying and recording bees, wasps & ants (aculeate Hymenoptera) in Britain & Ireland.
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The Biological Records Centre (BRC), established in 1964, is a national focus in the UK for terrestrial and freshwater species recording.
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To advance the study and enjoyment of wild plants and support their conservation in Britain and Ireland.
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The BAS is Britain's only charity devoted exclusively to the study and understanding of arachnids.
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The British Bryological Society exists to promote the study of mosses and liverworts.
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The vision of the British Ecological Society is for a world inspired, informed and influenced by ecology.
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The British Lichen Society welcomes all who are interested in lichens, whether you are a complete beginner or someone with a life-time’s experience of lichenology.
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The society to promote all aspects of pteridology by encouraging the appreciation, conservation, cultivation and scientific study of ferns, horsetails, clubmosses and quillworts
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You can find interesting plants everywhere in Britain and Ireland. This site is intended to help you identify them.
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FloralImages is a collection of pictures of the North-western European flora - mainly the UK and Ireland.
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is the leading nature conservation charity in the two counties.
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The MAGIC website provides authoritative geographic information about the natural environment from across government.
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The government’s adviser on the natural environment, providing practical scientific advice on how to look after England's landscapes and wildlife.
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The RSPB is the country's largest nature conservation charity, inspiring everyone to give nature a home.
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Surrey Botanical Society has been well-established for many years, to represent and unite all those who want to enjoy, study, and record Surrey's astonishingly interesting, beautiful, and diverse flora.
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The British Mycological Society is a registered British Charity open to all who are interested in promoting and learning about the exciting world of fungi.
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We are interested in the nature, archaeology and geology of the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England
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The Linnean Society of London is the world’s oldest active biological society.
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The Wild Flower Society is the only national society created specifically for amateur botanists and wild flower lovers in the UK.