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Nautical fashion: from the catwalk to the high street
Designers from Vivienne Westwood to Galliano and Chanel have all created collections inspired by naval wear and maritime culture.
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'Royal George' – a First Rate model
Royal George is a great example of a ship model from the 18th century and provides a fascinating insight into the ship design of the period.
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‘Bellona’ – a Third Rate 74
The 74, a Third Rate, was the most important new ship-type of the later 18th century. Bellona was one of the most successful Royal Navy designs and became a prototype for its 74s.
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The importance of warship models
The Royal Navy ship models from the 17th to 19th centuries are of immense historical value. They are unique records of the development of warship design.
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Masque and music at the Stuart court
Henrietta Maria and Charles I loved to present masques - great spectacles of dance, music, poetry and drama.