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Historic photos of Martin Mere to Celebrate 50 years

Sir David Attenborough at Martin Mere

Sir David Attenborough at Martin Mere


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Alice in Wonderland event at Martin Mere


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School children on a trip to Martin Mere, sat in front of the Visitor Centre


Twins at the old adventure playground

Two twins at the old Adventure Playground tunnel


BBC Radio 4 broadcast at Martin Mere 13 March 1981

BBC Radio 4's Wildlife broadcast 1981


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Cattle on the reserve


Old exhibition hall

Exhibition hall with history of Martin Mere


Nigel Marven with family at the Bird Fair 1999

Nigel Marven with family at the Bird Fair 1999


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Greater flamingos by the Visitor Centre at Martin Mere


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Sir Peter Scott's daughter, Dafila Kathleen Scott, with her children feeding red-breasted geese at Martin Mere


Information desk in the exhibition hall. In the background is the location of the old cafe

The old information desk located where the shop is now. In the background is the old location of the café.


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Count Duckula event at WWT Martin Mere


Sir Peter Scott and Janet Kear with others

Sir Peter Scott and Janet Kear amongst others


Want to see more?

From March, join us for our 50th exhibition filled with historical photos and memorabilia, and take a walk around our grounds to see what's changed as part of our Before & After photo trail.

Or, visit us on the 1 & 2 March for our birthday celebrations! Find out more here.


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