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Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 shortlist revealed
See a selection of the incredible space images shortlisted in Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023
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Crossing the line
Time at sea is by its very nature isolating, and even on a very short voyage a strong sense of community, albeit a temporary one, is often created. Traditions, ritual and celebrations are an important part of ensuring unity and staving off boredom.
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Drawing paper and materials
What did the Van de Veldes use to create their detailed ship portraits and maritime sketches?
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A bird’s eye view of Georgian London: John Rocque's maps
In this blog we look at cartographer John Rocque's An Exact Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster, ‘the outstanding plan of the capital in the eighteenth century’
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The transatlantic slave trade in Greenwich
Place, legacy and memory – explore the history of transatlantic slavery in London and Greenwich
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Falklands conflict oral history: serving on SS Uganda
Liz Ormerod recalls her experiences on board the converted hospital ship Uganda
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From cruise ship to floating hospital – the SS Uganda during the Falklands conflict
Ship's purser Alison Harris shares her memories of the Falklands conflict, and how her ship was transformed into a floating hospital
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The Merchant Navy's role in the Falklands conflict
Seafarers, volunteers and nursing officers share their experiences during the Falklands conflict as part of a National Maritime Museum oral history project
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Sailors, golfers and canaries: peculiar entries from the Dreadnought Seamen's Hospital registers
Discover some of the surprising entries recently discovered in the medical records of the Dreadnought Seamen's Hospital.
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Our Moon 2022: Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2022 Our Moon category