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Ian Fleming, a Spy and the smuggled Christmas Tree
What links Bond author Ian Fleming, a Norwegian spy on 'a night out in town' and a smuggled Christmas tree?
Blog post
The arrival of the Bermuda floating dock, July 1869
Papers relating to Rear-Admiral James Francis Ballard Wainwright (1820-1872) shed light on a notable event at Bermuda 150 years ago
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The real-life explorers who inspired His Dark Materials
Discover the hidden references to real polar exploration in Philip Pullman's bestselling trilogy His Dark Materials
Event
Adrift at the National Maritime Museum: film screening and object viewing
Explore the subject of migrant crossings in the Mediterranean through two short documentaries and items from the Museum's collection
National Maritime Museum - Picture your event
Picture your event at the National Maritime Museum
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Salons in the Queen's House: Victory at all costs
In this free lunchtime talk, curator Fern Aldous will explore the economics and logistics that went into maintaining the Royal Navy’s ‘wooden walls’
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Latinx Latitudes
An afternoon of exploration and connection between Latin America and the UK, through film, dance and creative workshops