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Fashioning Statements
Diaries written by English prisoners of war captured during the Napoleonic Wars frequently mention their clothing. Whilst the importance of appropriate clothing to the comfort and care of prisoners is obvious, prisoners frequently used clothing for their benefit in other, more creative, ways.
Blog post
A closer look at the Thames lightermen and watermen
In this blog we look at the larger-than-life characters who carried people and goods on London’s river in centuries gone by.
Press release
National Maritime Museum to mark International Slavery Remembrance Day
On 23 August 2022, the National Maritime Museum (NMM) will host a day of free events to mark the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition (ISRD).
Past exhibitions
Find out about our past exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and Queen's House
Event
Rhythm!
The National Maritime Museum's vibrant dance festival, inspired by the ocean and movement
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History of the Queen's House
The centre of Greenwich for hundreds of years, the beautiful Queen's House has also been at the heart of royal life
How to plan the best Christmas party
Read our guide on how to plan the best Christmas party, and get some tips and tricks to help along the way.
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Is Venice flooding getting worse?
Venice has always been at risk of flooding. But with climate change causing more damaging storms more often, is the future of this historic city under threat?