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Pollution in the River Thames: a history
Lifeline, water source, sewer – follow the murky history of London's relationship with the River Thames
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See a selection of the incredible space images shortlisted in Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024
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Ever heard that traffic was chock-a-block, been called a son of a gun, or told someone you like the cut of their jib? Learn the maritime origins of phrases you hear every day
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Domville, William T.
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Arctic Exploration: Franklin Search Expedition, McClintock, 1857-1859
Return of Halley's Comet, 1985-1986
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British India Steam Navigation Company Limited
Fisher, John Arbuthnot
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Paper sculpture of a 64-gun ship (Paper sculpture)
Paper napkin
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A view of the ships near Custom House, Dublin. (Salted paper print)
Port side view looking forward along the quarterdeck of the 80-gun three-decker HMS Superb (1842) (Salted paper print)
Royal William Victualling Yard, Plymouth, from Mount Edgecumbe (Salted paper print)
Paper knife (Paper knife)
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Chart paper - blank (Paper)
A view across a bay towards the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command. (Salted Paper Print)
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