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Julia Fenwick Boyd (19th February 1846 - 10th January 1892) was an editor and collector known for her publication of Thomas Bewick's prints of birds and the donation of her collection of artefacts from New Zealand and the Pacific Islands to the Great North Museum: Hancock, in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Early Life
Julia was born at Urpeth House, near Chester-le-Street. Her father was Edward Fenwick Boyd and her mother was Ann Anderson.

Trip to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
In December 1890 Julia Boyd traveled to New Zealand on board the Carlisle Castle.