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Our collections: Coins and medals from around the world
A collection of around 5,000 coins and medals connected to maritime history and Greenwich
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Feeling Blue
A new tapestry by Alberta Whittle and Dovecot Studios reimagines maritime histories in bold, thought-provoking ways
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The transatlantic slave trade in Greenwich
Place, legacy and memory – explore the history of transatlantic slavery in London and Greenwich
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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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Tudor fashion
Do you know your Spanish farthingale from your Drum? Or your English hood from your French? Types of Tudor fashion evolved throughout the period.
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