In the 1980s, a shell collection that included specimens from Captain Cook's final voyage was accidentally thrown into a skip and believed lost forever. But much to the joy of scientists, last week it ...

In the 1980s, a trove of rare shells—some of which had been collected on a famed 18th-century voyager’s doomed final expedition—was tossed in a dumpster at Newcastle University in England during an ...

A 'globally important' shell collection rescued from a skip containing gems from Captain Cook’s third voyage will go on show from today in Northumberland, England, after they were believed to have ...

Important collection rediscovered during house-clearing includes numerous rare species An internationally important collection of shells, including specimens from Captain Cook’s final voyage, has been ...

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AN extraordinary collection of sea shells from around the world, gathered together by an 18th century Cumbrian woman who never left the country, is to go on public display for the first time in more ...

The former fisherman has been collecting shells for more than 60 years The Shire of Ashburton bought Mr Baker's collection for $200,000 It hopes the collection will be a drawcard for tourists to the ...

In the 1980s, a shell collection that included specimens from Captain Cook’s final voyage was accidentally thrown into a skip and believed lost forever. But much to the joy of scientists, last week it ...