Research guide
Research guide C9: The Merchant Navy: First World War
This guide outlines the main sources for researching the activities of merchant ships and their crews during the First World War
Research guide
Research guide D3: RMS Titanic: Images and artefacts at the National Maritime Museum
This guide lists photographs, paintings, other images, artefacts and models of RMS Titanic held in the National Maritime Museum collections
Research guide
Research guide D2: RMS Titanic: Bibliography
This guide lists printed material about RMS Titanic held in the Museum's Library and includes specific references to the original documents in the Lord-Macquitty Collection
Research guide
Research guide A6: Greenwich and the National Maritime Museum
This guide is a brief introduction to Greenwich, the National Maritime Museum and the records held by the Museum, followed by a selected bibliography of books in our Library
Research guide
Research guide C4: The Merchant Navy: Sources for enquiries
This guide lists places which, like the National Maritime Museum, have records and information that will help you research various aspects of mercantile history
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Windrush Food Culture exhibition
Visit this free exhibition exploring Windrush food culture and its impact on Britain through the decades: from the margins to the mainstream
Onsite SEND school sessions and resources
Inspiring cross-curricular experiences to support language and communication and social and career skills development
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Ursa Minor (Little Bear) and Polaris
Polaris is the brightest star in the Ursa Minor constellation, and for centuries was used by sailors for navigating at sea.
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Constellations
The 88 constellations act as a handy map of the skies and a seasonal calendar used from ancient times. But what connects the stars in the same constellation?
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Lunar new year dates and animals of the zodiac
Find out more about the new year festival celebrated by people across Asia