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Across the museum’s collections can be found various objects and items related to the exploits of the renowned canoeist John MacGregor (1825-1892). However, our archives contain a small collection of manuscripts documenting his escape as a baby from a burning ship, the Kent.

On Friday 18 February 2022, we are paying our respects to Charles Medhurst, a World War II veteran, lifelong Greenwich resident and tireless charity fundraiser.

The Caird Library and Archive’s display case highlighted three colourful charts from the rich cartographic collection of Royal Museums Greenwich.

Find out why centuries-old papers often look so much better than decade-old ones.

Black holes seem like the stuff of science fiction, but the reality is even more peculiar

Delve into the National Maritime Museum collections and find out what life on board a 19th century whaling vessel was really like.

When thinking of the role of the Royal Navy during the First World War we normally focus on the Grand Fleet, the Battles of the Falklands and Jutland or perhaps the Navy’s role in protecting merchant shipping from the threat of German U-Boats. But this only shows part of the First World War experience for Royal Naval personnel, some of which was not at sea at all.

Officers, gentlemen, and dedicated followers of fashion... Author and lecturer Dr Amy Miller explains how the history of Royal Navy clothing isn't as 'uniform' as it first appears.

The Caird Library and Archive’s new display showcases some journals and diaries from our Archive collection.

Plot a journey through four special maps in the National Maritime Museum collection