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The sinking of HMS Gloucester
Disputes, disaster and destruction: uncover the events that led to the wrecking of the 17th century warship
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Mapping the Theatre of the Stuarts
This month we look at The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, the first English attempt at a comprehensive survey of these islands, created by John Speed for James VI & I in 1611
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Elizabeth Stuart of Bohemia, the 'Winter Queen'
Discover the romantic marriage and brave life of the 'Winter Queen', daughter of James I, and hidden figure of British history
Top things to do at the Royal Observatory
History-making discoveries and cutting edge astronomy at the home of Greenwich Mean Time
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Royal Observatory audio guide
Follow the tour on your phone! Simply download the free Smartify app to begin
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Moon Celebration Week
Join us to celebrate our beautiful celestial neighbour with a range of Moon-themed activities for all ages
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Interactive Lunar Bots
Get up close with Sphero Bots and discover the amazing science, technology and engineering behind robotic space exploration
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'Voyaging for Christ': Children and the ships of the London Missionary Society
Join us for a free online talk by Gréine Jordan, exploring the role played by children in the London Missionary Society through the 'Children's Ship'
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Sea shanty singers
Join our resident sea shanty groups at Cutty Sark on the first weekend of every month as they sing traditional maritime songs
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Cutty Sark Characters
Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail