The Bee Boles Register

Contains records for over 1600 bee boles and other beekeeping structures in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Started by Dr Eva Crane in 1952.

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Wishing all our friends and followers a Merry Christmas and a successful and prosperous 2026!
Please note that we will no longer be using this platform in 2026. You can still find us bluesky at https://t.co/6C1XPLQgA8
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It’s a slow process but we're going through our archive - updating the images in our register. We're about halfway through, with over 100 images added to our collection, including this lovely bee house.
See for yourselves https://t.co/rVItcHs4lP
#BeeBoles #BeeHistory #Beekeeping

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Rose Cooper and Sarah Jones have written about the Eva Crane Trust for the latest issue of the Beekeepers Quarterly. https://t.co/zGnz2rWD5s

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If you know of a bee-bole - perhaps in your garden or your neighbour's wall - you can check whether it has been recorded in the @EvaCraneTrust bee-bole register here.
https://t.co/rVItcHrwwh
#bees #beekeeping #BeeHistory #apiculture

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🔍 New to our register (No. 1616): an alcove in the south wall of a medieval barn in Hoverington, Nottinghamshire.
Thanks to the Field Detectives for sharing their find — and to Roger Whitehead for the artist’s impression!
#BeeHistory #FieldDetectives #MedievalHistory

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A lovely example of a 'smoot' - obviously not to be confused with a bee bole!

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A smoot is a hole left in a drystone wall for rabbits or other small animals to get through. I see many on my walks but this one (from Ambleside) has to be the most elaborate. A cathedral among smoots!

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🐝Dive into the world of bees through the work of Eva Crane!
Explore her articles and book chapters to expand your knowledge and deepen your appreciation for these vital pollinators.
https://t.co/YOUXWyFY0S
#beekeeping #evacrane #bees #pollinators #apiculture

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🐝 New Bee Boles Added!
We've been updating the register & are excited to share 2 new additions recently recorded in the Scottish Borders & N Yorkshire.
Explore the growing register: https://t.co/rVItcHrwwh

#BeeBoles #HistoricBeekeeping #ScottishBorders #NorthYorkshire #bees

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🐝 Happy World Bee Day!
Join us in celebrating by listening to our Chairman, Richard Jones, as he shares memories of our founder Eva Crane and reflects on the important work of the Trust.
https://t.co/SG62YJRicu

#WorldBeeDay #evacranetrust #BeeScience #apiculture #beekeeping

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Dr. Eva Crane never missed an opportunity to visit beekeepers & apiaries across the globe! This stunning bee shelter in Morocco, captured in 1964, is a testament to the deep-rooted traditions of beekeeping.
#ThrowbackThursday #beekeeping #Morocco #BeeBoles

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🐝Eva Crane’s Legacy in Bee Literature🐝
Her invaluable work is now carefully organized into categories, highlighting her books, journals, & contributions to other publications.
https://t.co/YOUXWyFY0S
#EvaCrane #Beekeeping #BeeScience #Pollinator

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🐝 Ancient Egyptian Beekeeping 🍯

The earliest known depictions of beekeepers date back to the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. At Niuserre’s sun temple, carvings show beekeepers blowing smoke into hives while carefully removing honeycombs. The extracted honey was strained and stored in sealed earthen jars, preserving it for years—some even lasting millennia.

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Did you know that the @bee_boles Register also includes records from Ireland. This example dates from the 1800’s in Co. Armagh.
https://t.co/rVItcHrwwh
#HappyStPatricksDay #BeeHistory #BeeBoles #Beekeeping

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We are grateful to Eric Goris (Vlaams Bijeninstituut) and our vice Chairman Prof. Dirk de Graaf for organising the return of this fabulous collection of bee related printing blocks. More news coming soon... #BeeHistory #Bees #beekeeping

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🐝✨ Wishing you a joyful, prosperous 2025 filled with innovation and buzzing success in bee projects and research! 🌼🐝
#NewYear2025 #bees #Beekeeping

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🌟 Record Applications and Funding Awards Announced! 🌟
Congratulations to our successful applicants.
See out latest News update: https://t.co/1jiad61l6C
#bees #BeeResearch #Funding

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New Case Study!
Explore stingless bees, honey, and their vital role with Amazonian communities in Peru.
Thanks to Dr Rossana Paredes for this fascinating research!

Read more about this fascinating study! https://t.co/I1m02c3LLt
#bees #stinglessbeehoney #stinglessbees
@upchfaci

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Did you know that the Bee Boles Register also includes Bee Shelters – Learn more and see a selection from around the UK, including this beautifully restored example by the Hartpury heritage trust. (Ref. 0242) #BeeBoles #BeeHistory #Apiculture
https://t.co/rVItcHrwwh

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The ECT always encourages knowledge exchange between scientists & beekeepers. Here, keynote speaker & beekeeper Stefan Mandl shares his experiences with researchers at #Eurbee10.
Collaboration like this drives innovation in bee health & sustainability!
#beekeeping #BeeScience

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"It wasn't the bees I was attracted to at all. I am a scientist and I wanted to know how they worked" Dr Eva Crane.
Learn more about this remarkable lady and founder of the Eva Crane Trust.
https://t.co/3DexXuRYBv

#bees #beeresearch #beekeeping #BeeHistory #apiculture