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This Valentine's Day, learn about the history of the former royal residence and enjoy a drink in picturesque surroundings
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Life on board a container ship – in pictures
Artist Zoe Childerley is embarking on a project with the National Maritime Museum to bring experiences of modern seafarers to light. How did she find her first voyage on board a container ship?
The hidden details in Turner's 'The Battle of Trafalgar'
Discover some of the intricacies within J.M.W. Turner’s monumental artwork, on display at the Queen’s House
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What should you keep your eyes on the skies for in 2026? Discover this year's standout moments with Royal Observatory astronomers
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Planets, Comets and Asteroids 2023 - Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 Planets, Comets and Asteroids category
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Marcus Garvey's letters to a flag officer of the Royal Navy
Letters by the Pan-African civil rights leader and founder of the Black Star Line to retired naval officer Vice-Admiral Sir William Henderson have been unearthed in the Caird Library's archives
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People and Space 2024 - Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 People and Space category
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Young Competition 2024 - Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 Young Competition
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Galaxies 2024 - Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 Galaxies category
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Best Newcomer 2024 - Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 Best Newcomer category
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'A cup of char'
The humble cup of tea was the most popular working-class drink by the mid-19th century.
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Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation 2024 – Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation category
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Skyscapes 2024 – Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 Skyscapes category
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What was a carronade?
Carronades were short heavy guns, similar to canon, used by the British Royal Navy on battleships from the late 18th century until about 1820.
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