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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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Tours and talks at the Royal Observatory
Delve deeper into the history of time, space and navigation with talks and tours at the Royal Observatory
Meet the curators: ships and battles
Learn more about our curators' areas of expertise, and contact the Press Office to speak with a member of the team
Story topic
Thames barges and London docks – an oral history
Gordon 'Willie' Williamson worked aboard Thames barges throughout the 1960s, and witnessed the final years of central London as a busy cargo hub
Volunteering at Royal Museums Greenwich
Volunteering at Royal Museums Greenwich is a great way to develop your skills while supporting us and enhancing the experience of our visitors
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Event
Members' Lecture: Unfrozen: The Fight for the Future of the Arctic
Hear authors Mia Bennett and Klaus Dodds' vital account of the state of the Arctic today, the dangers of climate change and geopolitical competition
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Nelson, Navy, Nation gallery
Explore the life of Horatio Nelson, and follow the story of the Royal Navy and Britain from 1688-1815
Blog post
How did Nelson's Navy care for injured and aged sailors?
The Royal Navy developed some of Britain’s earliest welfare schemes in order to look after disabled and aged seamen.