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Mapping uncharted histories: the 19th century woman who developed London’s map trade
Artist Remiiya Badru’s new display in the Queen’s House tells the story of maritime publisher, Penelope Steel
Blog post
The Frozen Deep: the Dickens-Franklin connection
Most of us are familiar with the doomed 1845 Arctic Expedition led by Sir John Franklin and with his contemporary, the novelist Charles Dickens. But largely forgotten is a connection between the two.
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Jane Franklin: a remarkable woman
Dr Claire Warrior, Senior Exhibitions Curator, tells the story of how Lady Franklin influenced both the search for husband John Franklin and how he is remembered today
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Introducing new contemporary art at the Queen's House for 2026
Victoria Lane, Senior Curator of Art and Identity, explores highlights from some of the contemporary artworks that have gone on show
A Window Into The Collection: Reimagining the Solebay tapestry
Find out about an ambitious community project at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Exchange: Community-Led Collections Research
Learn about this joint initiative with National Museums Scotland to explore experiences of race, empire and migration in museum collections
Event
Easter Egg Trail at Cutty Sark
Climb aboard Cutty Sark for an egg-citing adventure this Easter weekend!