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Where did King Henry VIII live and die?
Discover how a jousting accident at Greenwich precipitated King Henry VIII's later obesity and death.
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Facts about Henry VIII
Henry VIII (1491-1547) is one of the most written about kings in English history. He established the Church of England and the Royal Navy
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Queen Elizabeth I facts and myths
Did Elizabeth I have red hair? Was she really a virgin? Sift the facts from the fiction surrounding Elizabeth I
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Why did we stop going to the Moon?
In July 1969 humans landed on the Moon for the first time, as part of the Apollo 11 mission. But why haven't we been back since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972?
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Spotlight on Polynesian traditional crafts: Mangaian carving
Join distinguished Mangaian carver and cultural educator Robbie Atatoa as he leads a special workshop
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The missions before the Moon landing
2019 was the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission and humans walking on the Moon. But it also saw the anniversaries of Apollo 9 and 10.
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Interesting facts about the Moon
What created the Moon? And what are moonquakes? 10 strange facts you didn't know about the Moon
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Teachers' Evening 2025
Celebrate the end of term at the National Maritime Museum and find out about schools sessions, resources, CPD and project opportunities at all Royal Museums Greenwich sites
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Knowledge and Networks
If you're aged 18-25, head to Charlton for a free evening of networking, skills development activities and speed mentoring to develop your knowledge of starting work in the creative industries
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Pioneers: Reuben Christian
Meet the podcast host, facilitator and coach, photographed in Greenwich as part of a celebration of South Asian creativity