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Tales from the Poles
The Caird Library holds many stories from those who made incredible journeys to the Poles, pushing the boundaries of exploration
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Shipbuilding: 1800–Present
From the 19th century onwards, ships began to be built from iron and steel. Sails were also replaced with steam engines and paddles with propellers.
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Shipbuilding: 800–1800
From Viking longships and 14th century carracks to 18th century battleships, the way ships were built evolved greatly between 800 and 1800.
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Viking ships
How did the Vikings navigate the world's oceans in search of land and treasure?
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Who was Isambard Kingdom Brunel?
Discover the achievements of one of Britain's most iconic engineers
Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021 shortlist images
See the shortlisted images from the world's greatest space photography competition
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Merchant Navy memorial
The contribution of the Merchant Navy is remembered at Cutty Sark in a memorial by sculptor Maurice Lambert
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Collective Spirit
1,200 wooden fragments, one vessel of memories - see Collective Spirit at the National Maritime Museum this autumn
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Stitched Together
Stitched Together community project