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Sir George Biddell Airy

Astronomer George Biddell Airy designed the legendary Airy Transit Circle telescope which defined the Prime Meridian at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

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Airy Transit Circle telescope

The Prime Meridian was defined at the Royal Observatory Greenwich by the legendary Airy Transit Circle telescope

Celebrate the Māori New Year and learn about the connections between the stars and Pacific cultures with Royal Museums Greenwich

Diwali recipes: sweet potato and quinoa bhel

Chef and author Mira Manek shares her Diwali family traditions, plus a perfect recipe for a day of celebrating

Beneath the Earth's surface: using X-rays to find out how globes were made

Table globes are truly beautiful objects, with historic representations of the Earth and stars captured in intricate detail. But take a look beneath the surface and the marvels get more mysterious...

Where paths cross: a history of migration told through museum objects

From maps and mementos to art and commemoration, discover surprising migration stories found in the National Maritime Museum's collection

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Whistleblowing Policy

This policy sets out the procedure for raising a whistleblowing concern and the support and protection available

Sailing with a sip and a puff

Natasha Lambert is the first person to skipper a boat across the Atlantic using ‘sip-and-puff’ technology. At the National Maritime Museum we are honoured to welcome her helmet and gloves into our collection, and be able to share Natasha’s story.

Beneath the blue: Alberta Whittle on the making of Feeling Blue

Artist Alberta Whittle shares the inspiration behind Feeling Blue, a tapestry created in collaboration with Dovecot Studios