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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
Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 shortlist
See a selection of the incredible space images shortlisted in Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024
The nautical origins of everyday phrases
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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‘God preserve us all!’: Samuel Pepys and the Great Plague
The Great Plague was one of the worst disasters in London's history. Samuel Pepys's diaries provide a fascinating insight into how Londoner's dealt with this tragedy.
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Samuel Pepys
Naval reformer, citizen scientist, serious player on the national stage, MP and prisoner of the Tower of London; Samuel Pepys was all these but it is his candid diary that has ensured he remains a household name centuries after his death.
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Samuel Pepys and the Navy
Samuel Pepys, the famous 17th century British diarist, helped to establish the Navy and is often described as the father of the modern Royal Navy
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Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation 2023: Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation category
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Social Networking: Dutch artists at the English court
The second webinar in the 'Going Dutch at Lunch' series of talks, which explore the world of the Van de Veldes
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What is it like to be an astronaut?
"When you're orbiting Earth, you no longer see countries, you see land. It makes you think globally." We interviewed NASA astronaut Scott Kelly
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The Art of Pen Painting
The fourth webinar in the 'Going Dutch at Lunch' series of talks, which explore the world of the Van de Veldes
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The Solebay Tapestry: New Insights
The fifth webinar in the 'Going Dutch at Lunch' series of talks, which explore the world of the Van de Veldes
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Water, Water, Everywhere: Picturing Water in 17th-Century Dutch Art
The third webinar in the 'Going Dutch at Lunch' series of talks, which explore the world of the Van de Veldes
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Armchair Empires: Thomas Pennant’s ‘Outlines of the Globe’
Explore a fascinating collection in the Caird Library and Archive which was written by a “traveller” who didn’t do any travelling.
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