Rook
What’s in a name? Corvus means raven, frugilegus means fruit gathering. Rooks have been with us for a long time, probably since farming began. The word rook is…
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What’s in a name? Corvus means raven, frugilegus means fruit gathering. Rooks have been with us for a long time, probably since farming began. The word rook is…
Anglo Saxons knew the robin by the name ‘ruddoc’ which means ‘little red one’. The robin’s scientific name is Erithacus rubecula. The adjective ‘rubecula’ is a diminutive…
Introduction In April 2023 the focus of the Museum’s special exhibition will be Kent’s gardens and landscape – past, present and future. It is Henry VIII who is…
‘The Wild Escape’ is a national initiative led by the Art Fund and supported by the Arts Council England. ‘Taking place from January to July 2023, ‘The Wild…
The Redstart is one of the animals that will be staging an escape from the Museum. From left to right: male, female, and a juvenile. ‘What’s in a…