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How many children did Henry VIII have?
Henry VIII is possibly the most famous King of England, known both for his six wives and for the splitting of the Church. He had several children from different women, but only three were legitimate and survived past infancy
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George Charles 'Boatswain' Smith and the Wreck of Floating Chapels
Join us for a free online talk by Professor Hilary Carey
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Social Networking: Dutch artists at the English court
The second webinar in the 'Going Dutch at Lunch' series of talks, which explore the world of the Van de Veldes
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Going Dutch at Lunch
A series of online talks that accompanied The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea exhibition at the Queen's House
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PQ16 – The Empire Baffin
This month we investigate a small notebook from the Journal and Diary collection (RMG reference: JOD/325), kept by Thomas Edward Chilvers from the time he was serving in the Merchant Navy onboard the ship Empire Baffin. The Journal and Diary collection offers a fascinating insight into life at sea in the Royal and Merchant Navy, the fields of exploration and leisure activities in the words of those who contributed to laying the foundations of Britain’s maritime heritage.
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Workshops on the theme of Compassion - Refugee Week 2023
See the outcome of workshops centred around Refugee Week 2023's theme of Compassion, hosted by the National Maritime Museum in partnership with Lewisham College.
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Easter Holidays: Ways into Drawing
Part of the SEAson of Drawing, grab your pens, pencils and more!