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'To the ends of the Earth': an astrophotographer's hunt for a clear night sky
How far would you travel for a clear night sky? Derek Horlock's passion for astrophotography takes him all around the world
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The James Webb Space Telescope’s first year of images
Royal Observatory astronomer Julienne Hisole looks back on what we’ve learnt from the pioneering space telescope’s first 12 months of observing
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Dickens’s Dictionary of the Thames 1892: a fluvial miscellany
In this blog we look at a small volume packed with a plethora of facts and figures about the late Victorian River Thames compiled by Charles Dickens junior
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Making Waves: Cathryn Spain
Meet Senior Harbour Master Cathryn Spain, who oversees navigational safety on the River Thames
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Making Waves: Ashley Mullenger
Ashley Mullenger lifts the lid on the life of a female fisherman
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Making Waves: Fazilette Khan
Seafarer and environmentalist Fazilette Khan works to tackle marine plastic in coastal and riverside areas
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SS Canberra in the Falklands – recollections from 'The Great White Whale'
P&O assistant purser Sally Goodman recalls her service on board the cruise liner that became a symbol of the Falklands conflict
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A Sea of Drawings: the art of the Van de Veldes
Why do artists draw, and what can their sketches teach us about their skills and techniques? Take a closer look with the unique Van de Velde drawings collection
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The end of an oil rig's life
What happens to offshore platforms when they are decommissioned? Follow their final journeys from the North Sea to the breaker's yard
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Making Waves: Emily Penn
Ocean advocate Emily Penn leads all-women sailing expeditions to tackle marine plastic