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A panel discussion led by curator of the Royal Observatory Dr. Louise Devoy celebrating pioneering solar astronomer and astrophotographer Annie Maunder
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The pirate hunter's cup
What does a carved coconut shell have to do with one of the most deadly pirates in history? Dr Robert Blyth follows the story of Bartholomew Roberts, and the 'forgotten pirate hunter' Captain Chaloner Ogle
The art of piracy: imagining the world of Zheng Yi Sao
A series of illustrations by Livia Giorgina Carpineto brings the world of notorious pirate queen Zheng Yi Sao to life
Night Sky Highlights - April 2025
Discover what to see in the night sky this April, from the Lyrid meteor shower to bright inner planets, and more.
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Architectural model
Base for bridge telegraph
contact, telegraph
documentary artifact: model, architectural
documentary artifact: model, engine room telegraph
documentary artifact: model, steering telegraph
documentary artifact: ship plan: rig, wirelees telegraph
documentary artifact: ship plan: rig, wireless telegraphy
Engine room telegraph
Engine room telegraph model
oral communication: contact, telegraph
oral communication: needle, telegraph
rig, wirelees telegraph
rig, wireless telegraphy
signalling t&e: collar, telegraph mast
Steering telegraph model
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telecommunication t&e: telegraphy gear, wireless
Telegraph
telegraph
telegraph, dial
telegraph, dial parts
telegraph, engine room
telegraph, mooring
telegraph, mooring base
Telegraph dial
Telegraph instrument
Telegraph mast collar
telegraph parts
telegraphy gear, wireless
visual communication t&e: telegraph, shutter
water transport: fighting vessel: cruiser (HMS)
water transport: fighting vessel: cruiser, heavy (HMS)
water transport: fighting vessel: submarine (HMS)
water transport: service vessel: depot ship, submarine (HMS)
water transport: service vessel: oiler (RFA)
water transport accessory: dial, telegraph
water transport accessory: telegraph, engine room
water transport accessory: telegraph, steering
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Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd
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Metayer, A.
Parson, E
Prestwich, W
R. & W. Hawthorn Leslie & Co. Ltd
Scott's Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Ltd
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Yarrow and Company
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Admiralty Library
Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd
Her Majesty's Naval Base, Devonport
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Kiddle, James
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Shuttle telegraph mast collar (Telegraph mast collar)
Telegraph dial
Telegraph dial
Telegraph dial
Telegraph dial
Architectural model
Engine room telegraph
Engine room telegraph model
Telegraph dial
Telegraph dial
rig, wirelees telegraph
telegraph
Acheron (1947) (Technical drawing)
Telegraph instrument (Telegraph instrument)
Telegraph dial
telegraph, dial parts
telegraph, dial
telegraphy gear, wireless
telegraph, mooring
rig, wireless telegraphy
telegraph, mooring base
Base for bridge telegraph
Telegraph dial
Telegraph dial
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