Library & Archive blog
The latest news, blogs and discoveries from the Caird Library & Archive team
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Who were Henry VIII's wives?
Henry VIII is one of history's most famous monarchs and best known for his six marriages
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Stories and Sensory Activities: The Implacable
Listen along to this story of the HMS Implacable and try some sensory activities alongside it.
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Stories and Sensory Activities: Scott's Journey
Enjoy sensory activities as you listen along to Olivia Armstrong's story of Scott's journey on the Terra Nova
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Stories and Sensory Activities: The Northern Lights
Create a sensory tray to help explore the Northern Lights.
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Brave Sir John – a sensory story of snow and ice
Experience Sir John Franklin’s journey with this sensory story told by Noel Hayden
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Sensory Collections: A trip to East India
Explore the collection and journey to India with Dani
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Battle of Trafalgar timeline
How did Nelson secure a British victory against the Franco-Spanish fleet? Follow the stages of the battle to learn more
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Maritime London gallery
Discover how life on the River Thames has evolved in the past 300 years at the National Maritime Museum's Maritime London gallery
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Ted asks: How do you build a rocket? (Activity)
Join the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s very own Ted, along with new friends Pip and Cub, to learn all about different materials and how to build a rocket!