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Join the Caribbean Social Forum as they take over the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House for another spectacular year of celebration
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How to see the 12 August 2026 partial solar eclipse
Learn more about the best solar eclipse visible from the UK and Ireland so far this century, when around 90% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon
ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
Discover a selection of the breathtaking images shortlisted in the global astrophotography competition
Making Waves: Dr Dawn Wright
Oceanographer and chief scientist Dr Dawn Wright on diving to the deepest part of the ocean – and why we need to stand up for our blue planet
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The Loss of the Princess Alice saloon steamer in the Thames, Sept 3rd, 1878. An Authentic Narrative by a Survivor, not hitherto published. Heartrending Details - Facts not made public - Noble efforts to save life - Robbing the Dead - Particulars as to lost, saved, and missing - Plan of the Locality. Sketches by an eye witness. Beautiful Poem, specially written on the event, now first published. Memorial for all time of this fearful calamity (Print)
'Rosherville & Back' [ on the 'Princess Alice', 1878] (Excursion ticket)
The paddle steamer Princess Alice in collision with the steamship Bywell Castle, 3 September 1878 (Painting)
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Princess Alice memorial card (Memorial card)
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