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Cutty Sark Rig Climb
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Community Day at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Join us on our community day at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
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Join us on board Cutty Sark for talks and demonstrations celebrating 200 years of the RNLI and their lifesaving work
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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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Caroline Herschel: the first paid female astronomer
Caroline discovered eight comets, revised Flamsteed's Star Catalogue, and became the first paid female astronomer in history
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The Discovery of Uranus
Learn more about the pioneering discovery of Uranus by William Herschel
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Photometry - how bright are the stars?
How and, more importantly, why do we measure the brightness of stars?
Research Guide
Research guide C9: The Merchant Navy: First World War
This guide outlines the main sources for researching the activities of merchant ships and their crews during the First World War
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Research guide C8: The Merchant Navy: Wrecks, losses and casualties
This guide outlines some ways in which you can trace information about merchant shipping wrecks, losses and casualties
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Research guide C4: The Merchant Navy: Sources for enquiries
This guide lists places which, like the National Maritime Museum, have records and information that will help you research various aspects of mercantile history
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Inigo Jones and the Queen's House
Discover how England’s first Classical building was created
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Research guide B9: The Royal Navy: HMS 'King George V'
This guide outlines the history of the ship HMS King George V, and the National Maritime Museum's resources relating to this ship
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Research guide M8: Girls at the Royal Hospital School, Greenwich
A chronology of the Royal Hospital School including references to girls who attended the school 1805-41
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