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Henry Clifford, artist and engineer
Despite art being his first love, Henry Clifford went on to play a key role in the pioneering transatlantic cable-laying expeditions of the nineteenth century.
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How can shipping be more environmentally friendly?
From Cutty Sark to cutting edge technology, could a new era of wind power help global trade go green?
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Unfolding the past: Elgin Cleckley and the Atlantic Worlds gallery
Through colour and cardboard, a contemporary artwork at the National Maritime Museum shifts perspectives on the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans
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What is a sea shanty?
From sailor songs to TikTok sensations, find out more about the history of the sea shanty, and discover the meanings behind 'The Wellerman' and other famous examples
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The Great Equatorial Telescope at the Royal Observatory
Stand beneath the magnificent onion dome and marvel at one of the largest refracting telescopes in the world
Planning your itinerary
Information to help you plan your group visit to Greenwich
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Solar eclipses explained
Find out everything you wanted to know about partial and total solar eclipses, including when to see them in the UK
Presenter Network Conference 2024
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