Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Only minutes from Birmingham city centre, Winterbourne is a hidden gem – home to beautiful antiques and over 6,000 plant species from around the world. Wander along the woodland walk, stroll through the hazelnut tunnel, cross the 1930’s Japanese Bridge or simply soak up the tranquillity of this perfectly English Edwardian home.

On this visit we will be given a brief tour of the University Herbarium which is housed at Winterbourne House and Garden. The tour will be followed by a chance to look at sample boxes of specimens and archive material and a talk from curator Henrietta Lockhart on the history of the herbarium and how it came to be.

The tour and talk will last approximately 90 minutes after which time delegates are able to explore the house and gardens, admission to which is all included in the fee. The tea room will also be open for drinks and light refreshment, but we are asked to stagger our visits as it’s only small.

This tour has been rescheduled following last years AGM and we do hope you’ll be able to join us for this spring visit!

For more information on the Society please see www.shnh.org.uk. 

Archives of Natural History is the journal of the Society for the History of Natural History, publishing papers on the history and bibliography of all branches of natural history. For more information see https://www.euppublishing.com/loi/anh.

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