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Since opening up shop, we often get asked if there were a lot of works to be done to the premises we're in. We weren't sharing any work-in-progress photos as we believed the finished result is what matters most - but we'll share just this one photo from the day we got the keys in November, and an after shot when we were ready to start setting up. The building was in a bit of a state and needed new flooring, new walls and ceiling downstairs, electricity needed to rewired through the shop - new everything pretty much. Building and renovation took about nine weeks from start to finish, and we're incredibly happy with the work of the perfectionist architects and builders. There are many details in the bespoke fittings, all crafted specifically for our shop. It's all worth checking out in person of course, as photos never can do justice to the experience. We're open today until 5pm and open every other day of the week! Opening hours are online now. 📷: Right image by French and Tye. . #hackneyroad #hackney #towerhamlets #curiosityshop #nature #naturalworld #naturalhistory #darwinism #biology #wunderkammer #easternbiological #zoology #archmongers #architecture #design (at Eastern Biological)

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Wow, beautiful geologic cross section of Vesuvius.

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We’re counting down the sleeps until this new wrapping paper arrives! No one will ever use this beautiful geological chart to wrap things up though - they’re much better off in a frame and on your study/studio/bedroom wall of course. We’ll be dreaming of volcanos tonight, I’ll tell you that right now 😊🌋

(These will only be available in our Hackney Rd shop, sorry!)

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Only in London do you walk into a botanical book shop @easternbiological and fall for @petmurloc. I think I must'ive been an animal in a past life, they just get me. (at London, United Kingdom)

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We’re less than 24 hours away from our bricks and mortar shop officially opening! A special celebratory treat for the first ten people through the door* - we’re giving away a copy of the Story of Life, a beautiful concertina by @katiekatiescott two exclusive notebooks of ours - the Fossil Hunter notebook and Duria Antiquior notebook (both based on Mary Anning’s fossils found in Lyme Regis); 'Evolution' the new ladybird expert book by Steve Jones; and an insect in resin. Tag a friend and let them know that London's independent natural history gift shop has now arrived! (*One goody bag per family) It’s difficult to put into words how excited we are; we can’t wait to meet you all! Sunday 26th February Opening at 11am - Closing at 6pm. Eastern Biological 485 Hackney Road London E2 9ED . #hackneyroad #hackney #towerhamlets #curiosityshop #nature #naturalworld #naturalhistory #darwinism #biology #wunderkammer #easternbiological #katiescott #illustration (at Eastern Biological)

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The Duria Antiquior notebook is finished with copper foil detail. Here's a behind-the-scenes look into our notebook getting that final special touch. Find out how to win the notebook in our previous post. Shout out to @novellabookbinding for the vid and who helped us out with these ✨💫 • #duriaantiquior #notebook #stationery #dinosaur #dinosaurs #marinereptile #prehistoric #naturalhistory #foilblocking #easternbiological

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The Duria Antiquior notebook is finished with copper foil detail. Here's a behind-the-scenes look into our notebook getting that final special touch. Find out how to win the notebook in our previous post. Shout out to @novellabookbinding who helped us out with these ✨💫 • #duriaantiquior #notebook #stationery #dinosaur #dinosaurs #marinereptile #prehistoric #naturalhistory #foilblocking #easternbiological

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Our Cacti survive the long winter days pretty well - needing no sun, or water, or anything in fact (they're plastic shh). Maybe a little dusting from time to time. These three are making an appearance in our January Sale, grab em whilst you can. #januarysale #sale #cactus #cacti #botany #plants #plantlife #succulents #cactuslover #nature #naturalworld #naturalhistory #easternbiological

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A rather glorious vintage science chart of the much loved domesticated cat (much loved by us anyway 😹). I tried to find a dog version - but genuinely couldn't find one. #vintagechart #schoolchart #biologychart #biologychart #anatomy #anatomical #anatomicalchart #wallchart #illustration #cats #cat #catsofinstagram #catstagram #instacats #naturalhistory #easternbiological

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Having a long-awaited catch up with Charles today. He is a popular man all day, everyday. #naturalhistorymuseum #hintzehall #darwin #charlesdarwin #naturalhistory #naturalworld #easternbiological (at Natural History Museum, London)