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The Great Plague
Bubonic plague terrorised Europe for centuries. In 1665 a devastating epidemic struck this country killing thousands of people.
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New discoveries from the wrecks of HMS Erebus and Terror
Archaeologists exploring the shipwrecks of HMS Erebus and Terror have recovered over 350 objects from the lost Franklin expedition.
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The surgeon's mate by John Woodall
Learn more about Woodall's medical guide for the sea-going surgeon in the Caird Library collection
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Research guide K1: Pirates and privateers
This guide lists some of the books, manuscripts and images held by the Museum relating to pirates and privateers
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Wars of Peace: Royal Navy Operations 1918 to 1923
World War I might have ended for some in 1919, but for others, fighting continued, whether they liked it or not.
Guide to Maritime Greenwich: London's UNESCO World Heritage Site
In 1997, UNESCO recognised Greenwich as a World Heritage Site. Discover what's so special about London's famous maritime hub
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New Jane Austen 250th anniversary display at the National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum (NMM) has opened a display to mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth on 16th December. Including manuscripts relating to her youngest brothers Francis and Charles Austen, the display examines Jane’s connections to the Royal Navy and the influence her brothers had in her works.