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Nuisance helping himself to a full bench on the train
The Caird Library’s archive collection contains numerous captivating stories of naval service from letters written by famous Admirals to journals kept by ordinary seamen. One of the more unusual instances of this is “Just Nuisance”: Life story of an able seaman who leads a dog’s life written by Leslie M. Steyn (RMG ID: LIS/15/4).
Boat badge and crest of HMS Delhi
World War I might have ended for some in 1919, but for others fighting continued, whether they liked it or not.
Night sky highlights - November 2019
Rear Admiral Sir George Cockburn, 1772-1853
With Napoleon Bonaparte having surrendered to British forces following his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo it was decided to send him into exile once again, this time to the remote South Atlantic island of St Helena. Rear Admiral Sir George Cockburn was given the task of transporting the former Emperor to the island on board HMS Northumberland and the Caird Library and Archive holds an extract from his journal (RMG ID: COC/9) covering these events.
Getting up ‘at the crack of dawn’ is not something enjoyed by many, but for some religions, dawn has a much larger significance.
Cover of the personal journal written by Gilbert James Inglis
October’s item of the month is a personal journal written by Gilbert James Inglis. He served as purser on board the convict ship Duchess of Northumberland and kept a diary on a voyage from London to Hobart, November 1852 to April 1853 (RMG ID: JOD/150)
PPMCC - John Everett - Ship in the Moonlight, 1920 primary image.jpg
The Moon and its light have inspired illustrations, paintings, and woodblock printings. Discover this connective force in art through the artworks of Turner, Rubens, Yoshitoshi and many more.
Night sky highlights - October 2019
Discover what to see in the night sky during October 2019, including the Orionids meteor shower.
Watch the three unique films produced by local volunteers aged 15-18 as part of this Summers Young Volunteers Film Project.