Why is the ship called Cutty Sark?
Cutty Sark was one of the most famous ships of its day - but what does the name Cutty Sark actually mean?
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Cutty Sark Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea beneath the hull of the world-famous tea clipper
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The 'golden age' of piracy
The so-called 'golden age' of piracy lasted for less than 50 years - but its history has shaped centuries of pirate stories and myths
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Caroline Herschel: the first paid female astronomer
Caroline discovered eight comets, revised Flamsteed's Star Catalogue, and became the first paid female astronomer in history
History of Cutty Sark
Delve into the fascinating history of Cutty Sark - the record-breaking tea clipper which travelled the globe and visited every major world port
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How Cutty Sark came to Greenwich
The historic tea clipper is one of the most famous sights along the River Thames. But why was Greenwich chosen as Cutty Sark's final home?
Your memories of Cutty Sark
To celebrate 70 years since Cutty Sark arrived in Greenwich, we want to hear YOUR memories of seeing the ship
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Celebrate 70 years of Cutty Sark in Greenwich
A new display charts how the ship made its final voyage to its Thames-side location
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Design a shield, discover a story: Warrior women of the Sivaganga Kingdom
Join us as we journey into the heart of the Sivaganga Kingdom in the 18th century, a once-prosperous kingdom in Southern India, to uncover stories of warrior women
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Book launch: The Gods Smiled by Shirley Baker
Come and celebrate the launch of Shirley Baker's biography at the National Maritime Museum