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Artist profile: George Stubbs
Our collections feature several works by renowned 18th-century animal artist George Stubbs, most notably his groundbreaking paintings of a kangaroo and dingo
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Inigo Jones and the Queen's House
Discover how England’s first Classical building was created
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Artist profile: J.M.W. Turner
Our art collection holds a major work by artist J.M.W. Turner: The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 (1822-24).
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Artist profile: Yinka Shonibare CBE
Yinka Shonibare's work Nelson's Ship in a Bottle was acquired by the National Maritime Museum in 2012
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Antarctica
Discover incredible facts about Antarctica, learn about past expeditions to the continent, and find out why it is the most inhospitable place on Earth
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Ursa Minor (Little Bear) and Polaris
Polaris is the brightest star in the Ursa Minor constellation, and for centuries was used by sailors for navigating at sea.
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Sailor-suits, identity and subculture
From brass buttons to bell-bottoms, garments traditionally worn at sea have long been adopted and adapted to create new fashions and statements.