Press release
General Public to be able to Climb the Rigging at the Cutty Sark for the First Time
From 2 April there will be a brand new rig climb experience at Cutty Sark. For the first time ever the general public will be able to climb the rig.
Blog post
The Great Storm of 1703
The Great Storm of 1703 wreaked havoc across southern Britain, and it remains one of the worst storms in British recorded history.
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History of the Great Equatorial Telescope
The Great Equatorial Telescope at the Royal Observatory kept Britain at the forefront of astrophysics and greatly expanded our knowledge of stars
Research guide
Research guide T2: Flags: Selected bibliography and sources of information
A brief introduction to the main books and sources of information that will help you research various types of flag
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East and Southeast Asian collections and connections
Explore the history of East and Southeast Asia with objects from the National Maritime Museum's collection
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Symbolism in portraits of Queen Elizabeth I
Find out more about the Tudor symbols used in portraits of Queen Elizabeth I and discover what they mean
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Royal Naval Dockyards
In the 17th and 18th centuries there were six Royal Navy Dockyards in England, at Deptford, Woolwich, Chatham, Sheerness, Portsmouth and Plymouth
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Cleopatra's Needle
Cleopatra's Needle is the obelisk that stands on the Thames Embankment in London. It was transported from Egypt to London in 1877.