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Where did King Henry VIII live and die?
Discover how a jousting accident at Greenwich precipitated King Henry VIII's later obesity and death.
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Facts about Henry VIII
Henry VIII (1491-1547) is one of the most written about kings in English history. He established the Church of England and the Royal Navy
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Queen Elizabeth I facts and myths
Did Elizabeth I have red hair? Was she really a virgin? Sift the facts from the fiction surrounding Elizabeth I
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Spotlight on Polynesian traditional crafts: Mangaian carving
Join distinguished Mangaian carver and cultural educator Robbie Atatoa as he leads a special workshop
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The missions before the Moon landing
2019 was the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission and humans walking on the Moon. But it also saw the anniversaries of Apollo 9 and 10.
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Interesting facts about the Moon
What created the Moon? And what are moonquakes? 10 strange facts you didn't know about the Moon
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Teachers' Evening 2025
Celebrate the end of term at the National Maritime Museum and find out about schools sessions, resources, CPD and project opportunities at all Royal Museums Greenwich sites
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Pioneers: Reuben Christian
Meet the podcast host, facilitator and coach, photographed in Greenwich as part of a celebration of South Asian creativity
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Pioneers: Aaron Christian
Meet the podcast host and founder of The Asian Man, photographed in Greenwich as part of a celebration of South Asian creativity
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Pioneers: Almass Badat
Meet the DJ and curator, photographed in Greenwich as part of a celebration of South Asian creativity