Object of the Month: Brain coral

This month, our Curator of Collections, Carol Davies, talks about “Brain Coral”. This specimen of ‘Brain coral’ (Maeandropora sp) was part of the old Kendal Museum collection in the early 1900’s and had been presented by the Hon. Mrs Howard of Levens Hall, from the old museum in Stricklandgate c1913. Its

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Object of the Week: Helsfell Wolf

Kendal Museum’s Helsfell wolf skeleton was excavated in 1880 by John Beecham a local archaeology enthusiast who lived in Kendal. Beecham wanted the specimens he discovered to be placed in the care of Kendal Museum. The skeleton has been displayed in Kendal Museum for over 100 years. The Helsfell Wolf

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Object of the Week: Kingfisher

“…you will see it come to rest in a riverside bush and be able to see it’s lovely chestnut front.“ Curator Carol Davies AMA writes: There are kingfishers on the River Kent. They are easily seen as you walk along the riverside. I watched a beautiful kingfisher yesterday, first you

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