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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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Cutty Sark learning blog
Ahoy and welcome to the Cutty Sark learning blog! Sailing a ship is a tricky business but this blog aims to help explain how sailing ships work and the purpose of some of the tools on board.
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How to make a log line
Learn how to make your own log line and measure speed in knots!
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World War I at sea
The horrors of the Western Front are all too familiar, but did you know about the Britons who gave their lives fighting at sea in World War I?
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Who won the Battle of Jutland?
Our curator Andrew Choong tries to make sense of the war's greatest sea battle
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Earth From Space
See the world through a satellite’s lens, and explore our changing planet at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Flamsteed lecture: Space Weather and Satellite Navigation Systems
Learn more about space weather, the threats that are posed to our modern technology and discover what is being done to protect us from the threat from a major solar storm
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Queen's House audio guides
Follow the Queen’s House tour on your phone. Download the free Smartify app to begin
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Cutty Sark audio guide
Listen to the Cutty Sark audio guide using your phone
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Meet the team: Chris Wood – the project manager
What’s involved in replacing Cutty Sark’s deck? Project manager Chris Wood offers an insight into this major conservation project
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