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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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Easter Holidays: Ways into Drawing
Part of the SEAson of Drawing, grab your pens, pencils and more!
Spaces and capacities
Find the capacities for all of our event spaces at Royal Museums Greenwich listed here by venue under size and style
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Nelson's betrothal ring
True love stories are closer than you think – see Nelson's betrothal ring at the National Maritime Museum
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Cutty Sark and the Tea Trade
Why was the tea trade so important, and what role did Cutty Sark play in it?
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How to design a research ship: the building of HMS Challenger
Plans for HMS Challenger reveal how the ship was transformed from warship to research vessel - and set the blueprint for future scientific expeditions
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Health in the 17th century
Next time you reach for a painkiller, be grateful you weren't relying on Stuart medical treatments.
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Why are there three versions of the Armada Portrait?
The Armada Portrait is one of the most famous portraits of Elizabeth I – but did you know there are multiple versions of the same painting?
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