Albany Hancock

Naturalist and biologist. Founder member of the Natural History Society of Northumberland.

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Double wow. @The_Hancocks exhibition will go on for another two months due to its success. Thanks @GNM_Hancock! Don't miss out!

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Wow. Cell theory was a truly groundbreaking and pioneering study in the 19th century. http://t.co/L74Hoa0PqK #science

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@JohnHancock1808 Sigh. I can't wait until this exhibition closes. Maybe then your head will reduce to its normal size...

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He was always interested in my research on molluscs. I like to think they were crucial to his research #art #science #hancock

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http://t.co/4sttJateu8 was always exciting to receive letters from someone as influential and someone as learned as THE Charles Darwin!

[The Hancocks @The_Hancocks]

Less than ONE WEEK TO GO to visit #TheHancocks exhibition. Get down the the @GNM_Hancock before it's too late!

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@TWArchives @ezinedaily yes thanks! John is very jealous

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Ahhhh...many good memories in that house http://t.co/gKOgvXgP4F

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It really does show #art and #science working in perfect harmony...http://t.co/VxVfpSQJxA

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The shells of sea snails are incredibly beautiful things. However they are also very important to the sea snails survival.

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@JohnHancock1808 please don't let this blog post go to your ever expanding head brother. It's unbecoming of the 'Father of Taxidermy' haha

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really interesting read on the relationship between art and science here...http://t.co/vyIrwl5JYy #art #science

[John Hancock @JohnHancock1808]

My sister is so talented. Her appreciation of the natural world is comparable to my brother @AlbanyHancock and myself. We are so proud

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The natural world is fascinating. Humans can learn so much from it. Biomimicry is a great way of showing this...http://t.co/hePGzivIHG

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Responding to some more correspondence from the Imperial Botanico-Zoological Society of Vienna of which I'm an honorary member #art #science

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Mary Jane sometimes has to put up with my over enthusiasm for science. Read her thoughts here http://t.co/GfeAqb4ORy #hancock #art #science

[The Hancocks @The_Hancocks]

the sounds of science: imagined playlists of @JohnHancock1808 and his brother and sister today on the blog http://t.co/ywSbiKTHjn

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It's a brisk morning. Perfect for getting into my boat and scouring the coast for specimens #hancock #art #science

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I was also named honorary curator for the society. Read more about the society here - http://t.co/hePGzivIHG #hancock #science

[Albany Hancock @AlbanyHancock]

I have the pleasure to be one of the original members of the Natural History Society of Northumbria.