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Thames barges and London docks – an oral history
Gordon 'Willie' Williamson worked aboard Thames barges throughout the 1960s, and witnessed the final years of central London as a busy cargo hub
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DanceFest: International Women's Day
Join us at the National Maritime Museum for an afternoon of dance honouring the strength and spirit of women
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'To the ends of the Earth': an astrophotographer's hunt for a clear night sky
How far would you travel for a clear night sky? Derek Horlock's passion for astrophotography takes him all around the world
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What is the transit of Mercury?
The last transit of Mercury took place on 11 November 2019. Find out more about the science behind this extremely rare astronomical event
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Planet Mars
No other planet has been studied as closely as Mars - but what do we know about the Red Planet? And could humans ever live there?
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National Maritime Museum to Mark 75th Anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush’s Arrival in Britain with Two Days of Celebration
The National Maritime Museum will mark Windrush Day 2023 with two days of activities on 22 and 24 June 2023.