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Voyages in ‘search and discoverie of strange coasts, the chiefe subject of this my labour’
Explore the works and legacy of Richard Hakluyt, an Elizabethan compiler and editor of travel writing, at the Caird Library and Archive.
Royal Museums Greenwich Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Our statement on equality, diversity, and inclusion, which are key to the work that we do
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Pirate flags decoded
Learn more about pirate flags, including where they came from, how they were used, and the designs of some famous Jolly Rogers
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Draconid meteor shower 2026: When and where to see it in the UK
What is it, when is it and where can I see the Draconid meteor shower this year?
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Young Competition 2025 – ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 Young Competition
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Diamond Rock: how an uninhabited island became a sloop-of-war
This Caird Library & Archive blog looks at the occupation and brief naval career of Diamond Rock, one of the Royal Navy’s first stone frigates
Event
Life drawing with EVEWRIGHT
Take part in a unique event with the acclaimed multidisciplinary artist
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Atolls and climate change
Atolls are perceived as being most at risk from rising sea levels. Professor Ilan Kelman explores what the future could hold for these islands in the middle of the ocean