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What was it and how did it affect our history here in Greenwich? 08 Jul 2016 Elizabeth I and the build-up to the Spanish Armada 1588 On 22 July 1588 the Spanish Armada, a force of 130 ships and 18,000 men, left northern Spain and headed for the English Channel. Its objective was to rendezvous with a large army assembled in the Netherlands, commanded by the Duke of Parma 07 Jul 2016 Inside Cutty Sark’s workshop (4) – The chicken coops Marketing Volunteer Gina got the unique opportunity to visit Cutty Sark’s workshop with Senior Shipkeeping Technician Piran Harte and his team, and get a behind the scenes look into the ongoing conservation work. They were working on one of the ship’s chicken coops when she visited, and here’s what she discovered. 06 Jul 2016 Thames Discovery Programme: discovering the archaeology of the Thames foreshore Eliott Wragg, Project Officer for the Thames Discovery Programme, explores the longest archaeological site in London - the Thames foreshore. 05 Jul 2016 Tonkin’s Diving Machine and the wreck of the Earl of Abergavenny Harriet Braine takes a closer look at a quirky 19th-century print and a not entirely successful salvage operation using the latest diving technology. 01 Jul 2016 Who's who at Cutty Sark? Meet Curator Louise My name is Louise Macfarlane and I recently joined Cutty Sark as maternity cover Curator. My first month has been a whirlwind of discovery. From learning about the ship's history to memorising nautical terms, it's been a fascinating beginning. 01 Jul 2016 Competition, Dissidence and Glory: Thames Shipbuilding in the 19th Century Curator Andrew Choong explores the glory days and decline of Thames shipbuilding and invites you to discover more in our foreshore walks. First Prev … Page 71 Page 72 Current page 73 Page 74 Page 75 … Next Last
