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Pioneers: Mehala Ford
Meet the founder of CommonGround& and Friday Sari Project, photographed in Greenwich as part of a celebration of South Asian creativity
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Knots: measuring speed at sea
You've most probably heard the term ‘knots’ referring to the unit in which a ship’s speed is measured. Learn more about the origin of the term and how knots are measured.
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Brave Sir John – a sensory story of snow and ice
Experience Sir John Franklin’s journey with this sensory story told by Noel Hayden
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Crossing the Line: Tales from the 20th Century
In March 2016 I released a Call for Participation asking Royal Navy personnel to share their stories of shipboard entertainment. One naval theatrical tradition I wanted to learn more about was 'Crossing the Line'
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Steam power
The introduction of steam power in the 19th century revolutionised the shipping industry and made Britain a world-leader in shipbuilding
Curating Archives: Black Feminist Pasts, Presents, and Futures at Royal Museums Greenwich
Curating Archives: Black Feminist Pasts, Presents, and Futures at Royal Museums Greenwich