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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
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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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Who were Henry VIII's wives?
Henry VIII is one of history's most famous monarchs and best known for his six marriages
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Henry VII | Where was he born and how did he die?
Henry VII is known for being the first Tudor King, and for being the father of King Henry VIII. A shrewd king, he gathered huge wealth for the Crown
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Why did Henry VIII break with Rome?
Find out about King Henry VIII’s break with the Catholic Church
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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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When is dawn, dusk and twilight?
How do we calculate the precise moment of sunrise or sunset? And exactly when is twilight?
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Al Hijra, Ramadan and the Islamic calendar
Observations of the Moon determine the timing of the Islamic year Al Hijra and its months including the holy month of Ramadan. Find out the dates here
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What is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) - and why does it matter?
How did local clock time in Greenwich change the world?
Atlantic Worlds Intervention
Discover what happened when young people were invited to interrogate and create an intervention for the Atlantic Worlds gallery for International Slavery Remembrance Day 2021
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Tales from the Poles
The Caird Library holds many stories from those who made incredible journeys to the Poles, pushing the boundaries of exploration
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Shipbuilding: 1800–Present
From the 19th century onwards, ships began to be built from iron and steel. Sails were also replaced with steam engines and paddles with propellers.
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