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Our Connection to Water: meet the artists
Find out more about the seven artists that were featured in the National Maritime Museum's contemporary art exhibition
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 winners revealed
See the spectacular winning images from Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023, and find out who has been named the overall winner
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The Dreadnought moves from ship to shore
Discover some of the surprising entries recently discovered in the medical records of the Dreadnought Seamen’s Hospital. Are you able to join our transcription project and help to unearth more?
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Windrush and beyond
From films to installations, discover a range of creative pieces at Royal Museums Greenwich inspired by this historical event
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People's Choice Award: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023
Who is YOUR Astronomy Photographer of the Year for 2023? Vote for your favourite image in the People's Choice Award and have your say in the world's biggest space photography competition
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The making of SunSelfie - Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023
Learn how Wioletta Katarzyna Kulig made her self-portrait print of the Sun, shortlisted in 2023's Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition
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A ghost of Christmas repast
This blog looks at two very different accounts of a Christmas meal - that of a Scottish man emigrating to Australia in 1879 and of a young Admiral, Sir George James Perceval, 6th Earl of Egmont, in 1806
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Messages from our Ocean: Art from World Oceans Day Climate Session
See work produced by Rathfern Primary School as part of World Oceans Day 2022
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Crossing the line
Time at sea is by its very nature isolating, and even on a very short voyage a strong sense of community, albeit a temporary one, is often created. Traditions, ritual and celebrations are an important part of ensuring unity and staving off boredom.
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Drawing paper and materials
What did the Van de Veldes use to create their detailed ship portraits and maritime sketches?
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