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===Museum and Field Studies Centre=== ''The Wakes'' has been converted into a museum, known as Gilbert White's house. This museum also contains the Oates Museum and family archive. This comprises an exhibition relating to the life of Captain [[Lawrence Oates]], who died on [[Robert Falcon Scott]]'s ill-fated expedition to [[Antarctica]] in the early 20th century, and [[Frank Oates]], his uncle. Frank Oates was an explorer and naturalist, who mounted expeditions in the late 19th century into [[Central America]] and [[Africa]]. In 2002 the Gilbert White Field Studies Centre moved into new premises, a restored and extended 16th-century Hampshire barn, which had been moved from [[Weston Patrick]] near Basingstoke and re-erected in the parkland of Gilbert White's home. This was achieved with financial support from the [[Heritage Lottery Fund]] and Hampshire County Council. It was officially opened by [[Charles, Prince of Wales|Prince Charles]] on 10 July 2002. Selborne is still a good base for birdwatching, although White observed some species in the area which are no longer to be found. An example of a bird which disappeared is the [[great bustard]], which became extinct in Britain in the 19th century but is now the subject of a reintroduction project. ''The Wakes'' was substantially refurbished and updated in 2003β04. The costs of Β£1.3m were covered by a combination of personal, institutional and charity grants amounting to 50% of the total, matched by a grant from the [[National Lottery (United Kingdom)|National Lottery]] Heritage Fund. It is open throughout the year, attracting an annual average of 30,000 visitors. The Museum and Field Study Centre is a [[Charitable organization|registered charity]].<ref>{{EW charity|1159058|GILBERT WHITE & THE OATES COLLECTIONS}}</ref>
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